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6+1 Trait® Writing Web Links

Here is a list of additional resource links you can use to find more information on 6+1 Trait® Writing.

6+1 Trait® Writing Official Home
Developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL), this site offers rich resources for developing and supporting this writing approach.
Six-Trait Analytical Writing Assessment Model
This is a description of the assessment used to measure the six traits.
Six-Trait Writing
This site includes downloadable lessons plans in MS Word for K-8th grades.
InterActive Six-Trait Writing Process
Exercises provided on this site gives students and teachers a chance to read sample writings, rate them, and compare their ratings with those of others.
The Writing Process Website
This is an online self-directed tutorial for the writing process and includes links for using the 6 Trait Writing within the writing process.
The Writing Process: Revising
Although included in the Writer's Workshop revision step, there is a movie clip on this page that talks about the six traits for writing.

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