1. 82012 six trait ideas.notebook August 20, 2012
August 20, 2012
8th Grade Language Arts
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Picture and Sticky notes...write down all of the things
you see in the picture on sticky notes and then post on the board.
2. Turn in Summer Reading Paper
3. 6+ Traits of Writing: Ideas and Content
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Why do we use Six + 1 Writing?
• Six + 1 Traits of writing is a
common language for students,
parents and teachers.
• It can be used to talk about
writing.
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How can Six + 1 Writing help
students?
• All students at every grade
levels can talk about their writing
using this common language.
• Students will know what traits
to improve upon in their next
piece of writing.
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• Jane dressed in an unusual way.
• Jane came to school today in pink and white polka dot
leggings and a blue and green paisley shirt. The twelve
inch purple feather scking straight up from her orange
hat almost kept me from nocing the army boots on her
feet.
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NOW YOU TRY
• The room was a mess. • He felt depressed.
• She was a kind person. • The storm was violent.
• He had a bad temper. • The dog looked dangerous.
• The situaon was frightening. • She was a good problem solver.
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