Writing Resources for Teachers


The websites below provide ideas and resources to support writing instruction.

Traits Defined Booklet-

http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/langarts/sixtrtcrsmtrl.htm

Six Trait Analytic Writing Model
"If you aren't familiar with this model, don't go away. Writing has simply been divided into the six areas, or traits, that
teachers value most: ideas and content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and writing conventions."
http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/menu.html

Annotated Bibliography of Resources related to the 6 Traits Model
Compiled by Smyrna Elementary School in Delaware.
http://ses.smyrna.k12.de.us/traits.htm

Vertical Teaming Page from MCPS
Scroll down the page to see a link to 6 Traits.  Focused Writing and  Literacy Resources links may also be helpful.
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/churchillwootton/

6 Trait Posters

http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/concord/teacherlinks/sixtraits/posterspage.htm



Websites shared by the Reading Office on 12/8/04.
Last updated- August 2009