6+Traits+of+Writing-+Conventions

= 6 Traits of Writing: Conventions =


 * Trait "Shortie" for Conventions & Presentation **

//Conventions & Presentation: Editorial Correctness/Eye Appeal//


 * Edited, polished
 * Shows conventional awareness
 * Conventions enhance meaning, voice
 * No mental editing required
 * Virtually ready to publish
 * Complexity of text showcases writer's editorial skill
 * Presentation eye-catching, helpful (Spandel, 2009, p. 114)


 * Thinking Like a Writer Primary Poster: Conventions**


 * Left to right?
 * Capitals?
 * Periods and question marks?
 * Spaces?
 * My BEST spelling?
 * Easy to read? (Spandel, 2009, p. 323)

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


 * Conventions: A Definition for Primary Students**

Primary writers are too young and inexperienced to show control over sophisticated conventions, but there are certain ones they can follow to make their writing correct and understandable, including using:


 * imitation and real letters
 * upper- and lowercase letters
 * phonetic spelling
 * the conventional spelling of simple words
 * end punctuation
 * capital letters at the beginning of sentences, on proper nouns, and in titles
 * "s" for plurals or possessives
 * contractions
 * indenting (Culham, 2005, p. 241)

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

= Conventions Weblinks =

@http://writingfix.com/6_traits/conventions.htm
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 * Conventions "writing lab" for students:**

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