Creating Writers: 6 Traits, Process, Workshop, and Literature, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (October 8, 2012) © 2013

  • Vicki Spandel
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Creating Writers: 6 Traits, Process, Workshop, and Literature  truly puts the six traits of writing in context, showing how they are best taught—within writing workshop and as a way of enriching writing process. Written by the pioneer of 6-trait writing, this edition organises all materials by trait, features new one-page writing guides, and offers an increased emphasis on literature, connecting writing to reading as never before. It also provides a clear link between the six traits and the Common Core Standards for Writing and presents new lessons, engaging classroom activities, suggestions for using technology, and an expanded collection of student writing sure to promote lively discussions.

  • Chapter 1:     Getting Acquainted with the Six Traits    
  • Chapter 2:     Setting the Stage with Writing Process and Writing Workshop
  • Chapter 3:     Making Meaning with IDEAS
  • Chapter 4:     Showcasing the Message with ORGANIZATION
  • Chapter 5:     Making the Heart Beat with VOICE         
  • Chapter 6:     Enhancing Meaning and Voice with WORD CHOICE
  • Chapter 7:     Enhancing Meaning and Voice with SENTENCE FLUENCY
  • Chapter 8:     Preparing to Publish with CONVENTIONS & PRESENTATION
  • Chapter 9:     Going INFORMATIONAL
  • Chapter 10:   Exploring the World of BEGINNING WRITERS
  • Chapter 11:   COMMUNICATING about Students’ Writing
  • Chapter 12:   ASSESSING Our Students Well
  • Appendices   
  • Appendix 1 Brief History of the Traits
  • Appendix 2 Teacher Three-Level Writing Guide (Adaptable to 5- or 6-Point)     
  • Appendix 3 Student Three-Level Writing Guide (Adaptable to 5- or 6-Point)      
  • Appendix 4 Student “Leap the River” Writing Guide in Spanish   
  • Appendix 5 Student Checklist in Spanish
  • Appendix 6 Requirements by Genre: Common Core Standards for Writing

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