Writing Traits

  • Ideas- the content of your piece/details

  • Organization-the internal structure of your piece

  • Word Choice- the vocabulary you use to convey meaning

  • Sentence Fluency-the way your piece sounds/the way your sentences connect and flow

  • Voice- the tone of your piece/your personal stamp/personality

  • Conventions- the mechanical correctness of your piece/proper spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar

  • Presentation-the physical appearance of your piece/the welcome mat that invites the reader in

***Please take advantage of submitting an optional draft on all writing assignments. Check Google Classrooms for due dates and details. An optional draft will afford you the opportunity to receive feedback from the teacher in advance of the final due date.