DLC Writing Traits - Grade 6

In this unit of video lessons, students will learn to plan and shape enticing ideas by: 

Ideas Writing Trait
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Ideas Writing Trait


  • prewriting by drawing or listing details 
  • narrowing the topic to make it manageable
  • giving vague writing focus and clarity
  • using feedback to revise writing so that it holds the reader's attention

Ideas - Introduction

Ideas - Lesson 1.1 - "Think, See. Draw" - Prewriting Ideas

Ideas - Lesson 1.2 - "Narrowing Your Topic"

Ideas - Lesson 1.3 - "From Fuzzy to Focused" - Including Important Details

Ideas - Lesson 1.4 - "From Reader to Writer" - Thinking Like a Reader - Giving Feedback

Ideas - Editing Level 1 - Conventions - "In Your Pocket" - Automatic Basic Conventions

Ideas - Editing Level 2 - Presentation - "Reaching the Audience"

Ideas - Sample 3 and 4

Ideas - Final Assignment


  • As students prepare to complete a final writing assignment (an article) for this unit, this accompanying handout offers them:
    • a review of the "Ideas" lessons in the unit
    • a review of the steps of the writing process
    • a graphic organizer to organize ideas
    • an Ideas rubric for self-assessment  


Download: HO-77_Final_Writing_for_Ideas_Writing_Trait.pdf


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