6 + 1 Traits Of Writing

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Voice

Back 1

author’s special way of expressing ideas and emotions; gives the writing a personality; shows that writer sincerely cares about object and audience

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Sentence Fluency

Back 2

flows from sentence to sentence; is not predictable; vary in length; don’t begin in the same way; gives rhythm to writing

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Presentation

Back 3

MLA format; 12 point Times New Roman; double spaced; four lines (name, name, class, date) on all pages

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Word Choice

Back 4

nouns and verbs are specific; modifiers are colorful and used somewhat sparingly; overall language helps to communicate the message and set an appropriate tone; right words in right places

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Organization

Back 5

clearly developed beginning, middle, and ending; main point is supported with examples, explanations, definitions, and specific details; overall arrangement unifies writing and makes clear the writer’s purpose

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Idea

Back 6

interesting and vital; clear purpose or focus; thoroughly explored and hold the reader’s attention from start to finish

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Conventions

Back 7

follows accepted standards of punctuation, mechanics, usage, and spelling