We are using the 6 + 1 Traits of writing. The traits are: Ideas, Organzation, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Voice, and Conventions. Throughout the year we will focus on each trait. Currently we are focusing on ORGANIZATION. Following are the components of that trait.

ORGANIZATION

-How does my paper begin?

-Did I tell things in order?

-Does everything link to my message?

-How does my paper end?

Encourage your child to use this trait when writing, along with the IDEA trait which we covered earlier in the year.