The Trait Model is a highly reliable and accurate form of assessment - and more. It is simple, logical, easy to understand, and most important, effective as a tool for planning and carrying out writing instruction. During the first quarter, we will be reviewing each trait.
Ideas: the piece's content - its central message and details that support that message.
Organization: the internal structure of the piece - the thread of logic, the pattern of meaning.
Voice: the tone and tenor of the piece - the personal stamp of the writer, which is achieved through a strong understanding of purpose and audience. (my favorite trait)
Word Choice: the vocabulary the writer uses to convey meaning and enlighten the reader.
Sentence Fluency: the way words and phrases flow through the peice. I call sentence fluency the auditory trait because we "read" for it with the ear as much as the eye.
Conventions: the mechanical correctness of the piece. Correct use of conventions (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing, and grammar and usage) guides the reader through the text and makes it easy to follow.
Presentations: the physical appearance of the piece. A visually appealing text provides a welcome mat. It invites the reader in.
Ideas: the piece's content - its central message and details that support that message.
Organization: the internal structure of the piece - the thread of logic, the pattern of meaning.
Voice: the tone and tenor of the piece - the personal stamp of the writer, which is achieved through a strong understanding of purpose and audience. (my favorite trait)
Word Choice: the vocabulary the writer uses to convey meaning and enlighten the reader.
Sentence Fluency: the way words and phrases flow through the peice. I call sentence fluency the auditory trait because we "read" for it with the ear as much as the eye.
Conventions: the mechanical correctness of the piece. Correct use of conventions (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing, and grammar and usage) guides the reader through the text and makes it easy to follow.
Presentations: the physical appearance of the piece. A visually appealing text provides a welcome mat. It invites the reader in.