Writing Has Six Traits
Jade Peterson
The Writing Process
Ideas
Ideas are what you will include in your writing. You need will need at least one of them to write a good sentence. You must have a topic that you know enough about.
Organization
Your writing is all in order, so it makes sense. If it is not in order , then people will think
one of the three things
1.they will consider you a unorganized person
OR
2. they will think you don't pay attention
OR
3.They will think you like changing the subject back and forth
So , just attempt to be a organized writer.
Word Choice
Okay, first of all don't repeat yourself over. Choose words carefully. Use words you don't usually use. Try to paint a picture in the reader's mind with words.
Voice
In this case, voice doesn't mean talking but, if your writing has voice that is completely different. If your writing has voice then it has a style, you're writing sounds like you and has your personality in the writing. If your voice (speaking) was disguised and I was blind folded, I should be able to tell it is yours just by the writing.
Conventions
Conventions are kind of like proper grammar except conventions are for writing. Use capitals, have correct punctuation,use spaces and check your spelling.
Sentence Fluency
Your writing should flow smoothly and be easy to read. Have a variety of lengths for your sentences. Start each sentence differently.
The Writing Process
Brainstorming
Brainstorming is almost the same thing as ideas. Brainstorming is in you mind, ideas are on paper. You would also use brainstorming for choosing your topic.
Prewriting
This is where you will write out a plan. Choose a topic and make your plan.( to write a plan see write tools plan)
Compose
This is your first draft. Use your ideas and your brainstorming combined,There will be many errors.
Evaluation
Reread you writing. Reword sentences that don't sound right.
Revisions
In this step you will need to make changes, like capitalization and punctuation. On your own.
Editing
Let your friend read it and make changes hand it to other people,let them read it. Once you have double checked it go to the next step.
Publishing
Turn it in or post it. Then your done!
Write Tools
T-table/Plan
This will help with organization.
How to plan : Use a T ( topic ) C ( conclusion ) 1s ( big idea ) 2s ( tell me more about topic ) place in line.
transitions
This list will help you write smoothly
then next
first second
Main Idea
Main ideas ,also known as yellows, can be used to keep your notes organized.
details
Details, also known as reds, are describing words.
conclusion sentences
these sentences will be used to finish things up.
In Conclusion
If you follow these steps your teacher will "Like" your writing!