Writing Is Fun - When We Use the 6+1 Traits of Writing!

Description
Class Experience
In this class, we will learn to write and/or enhance our writing skills using the 6+ traits of writing. These traits include Ideas (what should I write about + details), Voice (making my writing sound like me), Sentence Fluency (the flow of my writing), Word Choice (enhanced words in my writing), Organization (how to structure my writing), Conventions (the grammar and spelling component), and Presentation (using art to present my writing). This is researched-based teaching of writing that I have been trained in, and have used with great success in the past.

I will also be sharing children's literature (with permission from the publishers). This literature includes books that have been suggested as books that represent the traits. I will also use books (with permission) written by authors and illustrators that I have had the privilege of hearing speak about their writing process.

The topics above will be taught via Zoom and by demonstration, sharing, peer interaction, and individual conferencing. The students will create and maintain a writer's notebook, which will include many helpful tips and tricks, that will aid in English and writing for the rest of their school career. Students will be assessed using the rubrics of the 6+ Trait method is they wish (optional). Students will also have time to write during class time and will be encouraged to read their writing out loud.

There is no previous knowledge required. Students may join at any time.

Weekly Schedule:
Week 1  The Trait of Ideas
Week 2 The Trait of Conventions - organizing
Week 3: The Trait of Word Choice
Week 4 The Trait of Sentence Fluency
Week 5: The Trait of Voice
Week 6:The Trait of Conventions - grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Students will improve their writing skills using the 6+ Traits of Writing, which includes: Ideas, Voice, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Word Choice, and Presentation.
Students will create and maintain a writer's notebook.
The homework will include: making lists of ideas, writing rough drafts, making revisions, and submitting final drafts for assessment
Art supplies (not all are necessary): colored pencils and colored pens, markers, watercolors.
Lined paper, and  1 three-ring notebook + dividers (5 tabs)
.Regular pencils and pens.
I will also supply handouts via Word Documents.

Students will be assessed using the rubrics of the 6+ Trait method. This will serve as a basis for improvement, not a grade.
45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

Beth Lanthier
All About Mrs. L

About Me
Hello!!. My name is Mrs. Beth Lanthier and yes, this a picture of me shaking hands and flippers with a dolphin!