What makes a good writer?. Parent Education Series #2: 6+1 Traits of Writing at Willow Grove WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 WILLOW GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

What makes a good writer?

Parent Education Series #2: 6+1 Traits of Writing at Willow GroveWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015

WILLOW GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Welcome!

Introductions Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, 2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Jean Lobby, Kindergarten Teacher

Mr. Patrick McQueeney, Principal

Intended Focus The 6+1 Traits of Writing Framework

Classroom Examples

What are the 6+1 Traits of Writing?

The 6+1 Traits of Writing is a researched based, systematic approach to breaking down the complicated process of writing.

Provides 6+1 areas of writing to focus instruction and learning in.

Provides teachers and students a common vocabulary for writing across disciplines.

Simplified to traits of writing used across all forms of writing (expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative)

The 6 Traits of Writing

The 6 Traits of Writing

The 6 Traits of Writing

The 6 Traits of Writing

The 6 Traits of Writing

The 6 Traits of Writing

The “+1” Trait of Writing

PRESENTATION!