Writing
7 Traits of Writing & The Writing Process
Stages of the Writing Process
There are 6 stages in the process of writing texts. Although every writer creates their own path when writing, they usually follow this sequence:
7 Traits of Effective Writing
Ideas: The writing focuses on one topic
Organization: The text follows a chronological or sensible order
Voice: The writers personal tone in the piece
Word Choice: The vocabulary that the writer uses
Sentence Fluency: The words and phrases of the text flow
Conventions: The text is written grammatically correct
Publishing: The overall look of the piece
Making Connections!
The 7 traits of effective writing are addressed in the writing process!
Each step requires the writer to consider at least one of the traits!
Have some fun! Watch this video to review the 6+1 traits of good writing! As you watch it, think back and try to remember what stage of the writing process each trait falls under!
6+1 Traits of Writing
Source of Information: Culham, R. (2005). Blending the Writing Process. In 6 1 traits of writing (pp. 41-65). New York: Scholastic.