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The Six Traits of Writing (Grades K-6)

You've heard about the six traits of writing and want to know more about it. You want to understand how to successfully teach the traits to your students so they can be better writers. This course will teach you all the basics you need to get started. "What a great course! It was packed with useful and applicable information." - Rachael Maher      Registration Fee $124      Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course  Six-Trait Writing: Building a Solid Foundation Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Test #1 Unit Two Assessing Students' Writing Abilities Understanding and Teaching Ideas Understanding and Teaching Fluency Understanding and Teaching Organization Test #2 Unit Three Understanding and Word Choice Understanding and Teaching Voice Understanding and Teaching Conventions Test #3

Unit Four Recognizing the Traits in Students' Writing Developing Writing Assignments Offering Constructive Feedback Test #4 Unit Five Using Children’s Literature for Teaching the Traits Using Picture Books for Teaching the Traits Resources for Teaching the Traits Test #5 Unit Six Your Six-Traits Classroom Developing the Teacher's Role Parent Involvement Written Assignment

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