Daily 6-Trait Writing Gr 6

Description

EMC Number: 6026

Page Count: 160

EAN: 9781596732995

Common Core Top Pick for Language and Writing

Language

• Language and Conventions

Writing

• Production and Distribution of Writing
• Range of Writing

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“I love Daily 6-Trait Writing! Every day I appreciate so much that I can skim over what I will do the next day, and it is all set with no prep. I’m also amazed how well it naturally and easily integrates with the curriculum. Thank you for the opportunity to use this resource with our students!”

-Marty B.
First-Grade Teacher
Marina, CA

Give your sixth-graders the fun and focused writing practice they need to become to become strong and successful writers. The 125 engaging, 10- to 15-minute lessons support any writing program.

25 weeks of instruction cover the following trait-based writing skills:

Ideas
Week 1: Choosing a Strong Idea
Week 2: Writing Topic Sentences and Supporting Details
Week 3: Developing Character, Setting, and Plot Ideas
Week 4: Elaborating on Ideas and Details
Week 5: Maintaining Your Focus

Organization
Week 1: Sequencing
Week 2: Organizing Information Logically
Week 3: Organizing Information to Compare and Contrast
Week 4: Organizing to Persuade
Week 5: Choosing Which Way to Organize Your Writing

Word Choice
Week 1: Writing Precise Descriptions
Week 2: Writing About Action
Week 3: Using Figurative Language
Week 4: Choosing the Right Words for Your Audience
Week 5: Getting the Reader’s Attention

Sentence Fluency
Week 1: Combining Sentences with Conjunctions
Week 2: Writing Complex Sentences
Week 3: Parallel Structure Within a Sentence
Week 4: Beginning Sentences in Different Ways
Week 5: Writing a Smooth Paragraph

Voice
Week 1: Identifying Different Writing Voices
Week 2: Using Different Voices for Different Purposes
Week 3: Using Voice in Poetry
Week 4: Writing from Different Points of View
Week 5: Using Voice in Persuasive Writing