Six Traits of Writing
Explore the following resources about the six traits of writing from Smekens Education:
What are the Six Traits of Writing?
Teach Even the Youngest Writers About the 6 Traits
Use a Six-Traits Rubric for Efficient Assessment
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
What are the six traits of writing? How would you describe each trait to a first grader?
What are some challenges that you feel educators face when scoring student writing?
How can rubrics make the grading process less subjective?
How might the use of writing rubrics not only help teachers evaluate student writing, but also help students compose their writing pieces?
Review the College’s Conceptual Framework and answer the following question:
How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
