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HELP, Through Students’ Eyes . and the 6 traits of writing. . Guiding Questions. 1) What are the most important NEEDS in your community? 2) What types of LEADERSHIP are required in order to address these needs?. Ning ! Once you receive your invitation, sign up at:
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HELP, Through Students’ Eyes and the 6 traits of writing.
1) What are the most important NEEDS in your community? 2) What types of LEADERSHIP are required in order to address these needs?
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The 6 Traits of Writing • Ideas • Organization • Voice • Word Choice • Sentence Fluency • Conventions
IDEAS Guiding Question: What are the most important NEEDS in your community? THINK PAIR SHARE
IDEAS The main message of the piece, the theme, with supporting details that enrich and develop that theme.
IDEAS Key Question: Did the writer stay focused and share original and fresh information or perspective about the topic? See Rubric at www.helpr.wikispaces.com
IDEAS • 2) What types of LEADERSHIP are required in order to address these needs? • LEADERSHIP STYLES • (Breeze 8) • LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
Organization The internal structure, thread of central meaning, logical and sometimes intriguing pattern or sequence of the ideas.
Organization Key Question: Does the organizational structure enhance the ideas and make it easier to understand?
Word Choice • The use of rich, colorful, and precise language that moves and enlightens the reader.
Word Choice • Key Question: • Do the words and phrases create vivid pictures and linger in your mind?
Word Choice • Read the following paragraph. • The big bear stood by the water. He looked at his shadow in the big lake. He thought that he looked nice. He went to take a drink of water. A fish went by. The bear wanted to eat the big fish. He ate up the fish and went away.
You probably noticed that the author used words that were not that exciting. Brainstorm some words or phrases you could use, instead of the underlined words, that would make the story more lively and memorable for the reader. Revise the story adding precise, colorful words. Share your new more interesting story. Notice how an author's voice and choice of words makes a story unique.
Sentence Fluency Fluent writing has rhythm. Sentences vary in length and structure. It is easy and pleasurable to read aloud. It is important to think about: Is my story easy to read? Do my sentences begin in different ways? Did I use some long and some short sentences? Does my paper sound smooth as I read it aloud?