6-Traits CLASSROOM RESOURCE: “Post-It” Note Templates; five variations for each trait

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them to students’ papers.

Idea Development: Organization

Rank each skill from 1 (low) to 5 (high) in the following: Rank each skill from 1 (low) to 5 (high) in the following:

___ I used a balance of showing ___ My introduction grabs the

and telling. reader’s attention.
___ My details try to paint a ___ My conclusion links back to
picture in the reader’s head. my introduction.
___ I took a unique approach when ___ I used transition words to
writing about this topic. move from idea to idea.
___ I stayed on topic throughout ___ My paragraphs show where
the entire writing. my sub-topics begin & end.
___ My theme/message is clear to ___ My title stands for my entire
my reader. draft, not just a part of it.

Voice Word Choice

Rank each skill from 1 (low) to 5 (high) in the following: Rank each skill from 1 (low) to 5 (high) in the following:

___ I really tried to show passion ___ My adjectives are excellent

about my topic. and thoughtful.
___ If read aloud, it sounds like ___ I use a good balance of action
something I might really say. and linking verbs.
___ I did things in my writing to ___ My nouns are precise; I don’t
help my audience understand. overuse pronouns.
___ I captured a tone or mood with ___ It is clear that I am not afraid
my words. to take risks with new words.
___ My use of humor or sarcasm is ___ I used a few color and texture
appropriate for this assignment. words to describe.

Sentence Fluency: Conventions:

Rank each skill from 1 (low) to 5 (high) in the following: Rank each skill from 1 (low) to 5 (high) in the following:

___ My sentences mostly begin ___ My spelling was looked over

with different words. by __________.
___ I use a mixture of simple and ___ My “end punctuation” was
complex sentences. looked over by ____________.
___ I use a variety of transitional ___ My commas and apostrophes
words when I write. were looked over by _______.
___ If read aloud, you can hear a ___ My capitalization was looked
rhythm behind my sentences. over by _____________.
___ If I repeated anything, I did it ___ My grammar was looked over
for effect. by _____________.

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