6 Traits Of Writing
Kaylia Wirfs
Six Traits of Writing Rap
Ideas
Ideas:
- choose a topic(be sure to pick one that interests you, but also fits the assignment)
- Include details such as : facts, statistics, examples, thoughts, and feelings.
- also be sure to check with you teacher to be sure the topic is appropriate
Organization
- have a topic sentence
- main ideas
- details
- conclusions
Voice
The best writing reveals the writers voice-his/her special way of saying things.
- Speak in a engaging way that keeps the reader interested and wanting more
- show rather than tell
Word Choice
Good writing contains strong words including specific nouns and verbs, The words fit the audience and deliver a clear message.
- use specific nouns and verbs
- use exciting adverbs and adjectives
- use a thesaurus
Sentence Fluency
Effective writing flows smoothly from one sentence to the next . Sentences vary in length and begin in a variety of ways.
- Combine short , choppy(stuby) sentences into longer ,smoother ones .
- use a variety of sentence lengths and beginnings.
- use simple ,compound and complex sentences.
Conventions
Conventions is all about using tools and dictionary's and thesauruses to help you.