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The Six Traits of Writing (Grades K-4)

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. There are individual units dedicated to each of the six traits. Then, you are introduced to multiple strategies and ideas that can support and improve your students’ writing. This course will teach you all the basics you need to get started. "I learned a lot from this course. I feel ready to teach the six traits." - Joyce Bourdon      Registration Fee $185      Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

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Unit One Introduction to the Course  Six-Trait Writing: Building a Solid Foundation Assignment #1: Write an Autobiography Unit Two Assessing Students' Writing Abilities Understanding and Teaching Ideas Understanding and Teaching Fluency Understanding and Teaching Organization Assignment #2: Locate books that demonstrate the first three traits Unit Three Understanding and Word Choice Understanding and Teaching Voice Understanding and Teaching Conventions Assignment #3: Locate books that demonstrate the last three traits

Unit Four Recognizing the Traits in Students' Writing Developing Writing Assignments Offering Constructive Feedback Assignment #4: Assess a writing sample based on the traits Unit Five Using Children’s Literature for Teaching the Traits Using Picture Books for Teaching the Traits Resources for Teaching the Traits Assignment #5: Develop writing assignments based on traits Unit Six Your Six-Traits Classroom Developing the Teacher's Role Parent Involvement Assignment #6: Write a parent letter encouraging writing at home

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