The "Ideas" part of writing is where the author starts with a good idea that is clear, interesting, and original. It should make the reader say, “Wow!” 

Week 1

Trait Skill: Choose a good topic 

Convention Focus: Capitalize the names of people and pets

Instructional Videos: 

Ideas Trait - Week 1, Day 1

Ideas Traits - Week 1, Day 2

Ideas Trait - Week 1, Day 3

Ideas Trait - Week 1, Day 4

Ideas Trait - Week 1, Day 5

Week 2

Trait Skill: Add details

Convention Focus: Compound words

Instructional Videos: 

Ideas Trait - Week 2, Day 1

Ideas Trait - Week 2, Day 2

Ideas Trait - Week 2, Day 3

Ideas Trait - Week 1, Day 4

Ideas Trait - Week 2, Day 5

Week 3

Trait Skill: Choose better details

Convention Focus: Plural nouns that end in s

Instructional Videos: 

Ideas Trait - Week 3, Day 1

Ideas Trait - Week 3, Day 2

Ideas Trait - Week 3, Day 3

Ideas Trait - Week 3, Day 4

Ideas Trait - Week 3, Day 5

Week 4

Trait Skill: Stick to the topic

Convention Focus: Periods

Instructional Videos:

Ideas Trait - Week 4, Day 1

Ideas Trait - Week 4, Day 2

Ideas Trait - Week 4, Day 3

Ideas Trait - Week 4, Day 4

Ideas Trait - Week 4, Day 5

Week 5

Trait Skill: Review

Convention Focus: Capitalize book and song titles

Instructional Videos: 

Ideas Trait - Week 5, Day 1

Ideas Trait - Week 5, Day 2

Ideas Trait - Week 5, Day 3

Ideas Trait - Week 5, Day 4

Ideas Trait - Week 5, Day 5