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6+1 Writing Traits The 6+1 Writing Traits comprises of the following key qualities that define quality writing. These are: Ideas  - the main message Organization  - the internal structure of the piece Voice  - the personal tone and flavor of the author's message Word Choice  - the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning Sentence Fluency  - the rhythm and flow of the language Conventions  - the mechanical correctness Presentation  - how the writing actually looks on the page In this class session it was clear that the 6+1 Traits of writing can be used by teachers to create common vocabulary and guidelines that can aid students in becoming more familiar with the terms used in writing, and develop consistency in their writing from grade level to grade level. Below are some guiding questions.         Ideas            ...

Today's session was an interesting one. Ms. Biscette introduced the class to "The Writing Process" in a very creative way. She had us singing a catchy tune, then had us manipulating play dough. To begin, she had us brainstorming, we were to think of something that we wanted to create but it had to be created for a particular individual or group of persons. This one idea was the use of that one color play dough which she provided. After brainstorming, we shared our ideas with each other then, we gave constructive feedback in return. Ms. Biscette subsequently stuck different color play dough on the board then, she allowed us to freely choose other colors that we wanted to use to create our pieces. At that point we were at the drafting stage. This was our favorite part of the writing process for us as a group, persons were molding very unusual but interesting pieces, sharing play dough (collaborating) with each other to make adjustments to their pieces and eve...

Welcome to our blog!!  We are here to have our writing on display and also to critique other blogs. Lit102 has been a roller coaster this semester and we are in for this adventure.  Come.... Feast .... Read ..... enjoy  Participate... Give us a thumbs up for our critique. We have come to shed light on the writing and reading processes involved in LIT.  Let us watch as we seek to turn our all our St. Lucian students to expert writers. READY SET Blast OFF!!! with us into our exciting world of blogging!! Team B!!!!