6+Traits+of+Writing-+Ideas

= 6 Traits of Writing: Ideas =


 * Trait "Shortie" for Ideas **

//Ideas & Development: The Message//
 * Clear main message, point, thesis, storyline
 * Narrow, manageable topic
 * Rich, intriguing details expand the message
 * Insight
 * Knowledge from experience, research
 * Compelling, holds reader's attention (Spandel, 2009, p. 61)


 * Thinking Like a Writer Primary Poster: Ideas**


 * What is my message?
 * Is my message clear?
 * Do I know my topic?
 * Do I have details? (Spandel, 2009, p. 321)

Spandel, V. (2009). //Creating writers through 6-trait writing: Assessment and instruction//. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.


 * Ideas: A Definition for Primary Students**

The ideas trait is about the writing's overall message and meaning. It is about the content of the writing. Ideas are are strong when they are clear and focused, and move from the general to the specific. Though their texts may not be lengthy, young writers convey ideas by:
 * drawing pictures with bold lines and lots of color
 * experimenting with letters and words
 * captioning pictures they create themselves and gather from sources
 * talking about what happened to them or their characters
 * asking questions and making lists about things that interest them
 * noticing significance in little things and events (Culham, 2005, p. 68).

Culham, R. (2005). //6+1 traits of writing: The complete guide for the primary grades.// Broadway, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

= Ideas Web Links =

http://writingfix.com/6_traits/idea_development.htm
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