The Journey to Becoming Teachers of Writing

Are you ready to take you writing to the next level? Unlocking the secrets of the 6+1 traits of writing, a game changing framework that promises to transform your words into works of art. Get ready to harness the power of these traits and captivating your readers like never before. Lets Dive In ! The Qualities of Effective Writing In this week's enlightening  session w e explored the 6+1 Traits, which are at the core of good writing training. Each trait shapes an aspiring writer's ideas and their ability to communicate with depth and clarity. 6 Plus 1 Traits of Writing Trait 1:  Ideas  Ideas the heart of the message.  Focuses on the content and substance of ones writing.  Any masterpiece's ideas provide its foundation. Similarly, when it comes to students writers, it's critical to foster originality and promote the exploration of various ideas. This characteristic urges teachers to foster students' imaginations and give them the freedom to cr...

        The Six Plus One Trait is a way of teaching, modeling, and assessing the instructions of writing. These traits are: Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions and Presentation.   Ideas Ideas are the content of the writing piece. Students should choose an idea or topic, stay focused on it, elaborate on it, and use details and information to further enhance their writing in order to demonstrate their commitment to writing. Students can go from general to more particular writing with the help of ideas. Ideas Checklist o   Has clear main message expressed with multiple detailed sentences. o    -  Creates writing that can be read by another reader. o    -  Uses multiple sentences to enrich ideas or extend stories. o    -  May revise by adding details. o    -  Creates writing that explains, gives directions, tells a story and/or describes.   Organiza...

  In our shared pursuit of honing our writing craft, I've found myself reflecting on the valuable lessons from our class discussions, particularly delving into the intricacies of the 6+1 Traits of Writing. Each trait, akin to a specialized tool in our literary toolbox, adds a unique nuance to the tapestry of our work Ideas: The Core of the Issue The first trait, "Ideas," struck me as the very seed of creativity. It is not just about having thoughts; it is about nurturing them into robust concepts. Crafting a piece that resonates begins here, with ideas that captivate and unfold like the petals of a blossoming flower.   Organisation: The Blueprint of the Architect "Organisation" has emerged as the unseen framework holding our ideas together, ensuring coherence and natural flow.   Voice: Your Unique Viewpoint "Voice" adds a personal symphony to our words. It is the unique melody resonating through the narrative, akin to tuning an instrument to ensure the...