The document outlines 6 writing traits: sentence fluency, ideas, voice, word choice, organization, and conventions. For each trait, brief descriptions are provided about what to consider or look for regarding that particular trait in writing. The traits focus on making writing flow smoothly, have clear ideas, a distinctive voice, powerful word choices, logical organization, and correct grammar.

1. Traits
The 6 ideas of
By Eric Forehand

2. Sentence Fluency Trait
Remember:
 The words read smoothly and rhythmically
 The sentences are created correctly and sound gorgeous!
 Sentences begin in different and creative ways
 The sentences have different lengths l-o-n-g and short
 The fragments of the writing, if present, are intentional and work as stylistic
effect

3. Ideas Trait
 The focus of the writing is in plain sight
 The ideas are fresh and original
 The reader discovers something interesting
or
important
 The writing piece makes a lot of sense and is
easy to follow
 The writing includes juicy and scrumptious
details

4. Voice Voice Voice Voice Voice trait
 The tone of the writing fits the purpose and
audience
 The great writer and the fabulous reader have a
strong connection
 The writing shows a lot of expression
 The writer takes daring risks so the text is
distinctive and memorable .
 The writer or writing exhibits confidence,
energy, and is strongly passionate about the
topic in the writing

5. Word Choice Trait
 The word let the reader visualize and feel
what is happening in the story
 The “million dollar words” make the message
crystal clear
 The words are accurate, specific, and
powerful
 The active verbs add awesome energy and
give punch
 The words and phrases have a lovely and
marvelous sound

6. Beginning
{Organization Trait}
 The writing a an interesting fun topic
{  The writing has a strong middle that develops
logically
 The writing concludes with a amazing ending
}
 The details tie together so the writing it is easy
to
follow the plot line
{ Beginning }
These are the things that you should remember
about the organization trait

7. Conventions Trait
 The punctuation guides the reader
through the text the froug leeepead
 The capitalization is used when froum wone lyly pad
needed and handled well
 For the most part the spelling is
too anotherr, sherry
correct liiked waching the
The grammar contributes to clarity

and style frougs leeep wen shee
 The paragraphs are in the correct was a babee. Now
places
shee likes frougs
eeting the flies of the
lyly pads.
Fix that!

8. The End
The Great and
Fabulous End!