1. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 1 August20,2013 August 20, 2012 8th Grade Language Arts Agenda: 1. Independent Reading (15 Minutes) 2. 6+ Traits of Writing: Ideas and Content (25 Minutes) 3. Important Book Work time (20ish Minutes) Assignments: -Spelling Test (F) -Important Book (M 8/26)

2. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 2 August20,2013 The six traits are the qualities of good writing. What are the writing traits?

3. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 3 August20,2013 The six traits are: What are the six traits?

4. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 4 August20,2013 The "plus 1" is the trait of Presentation What does the "plus 1" mean?

5. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 5 August20,2013 Six + 1 Traits of writing is a common language for students, parents and teachers. It can be used to talk about writing. Why do we use Six + 1 Writing?

6. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 6 August20,2013 All students at every grade levels can talk about their writing using this common language. Students will know what traits to improve upon in their next piece of writing. How can Six + 1 Writing help students?

7. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 7 August20,2013 The Writing Process

8. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 8 August20,2013 Ideas and ContentIdeasandContent.pps

9. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 9 August20,2013 Janedressedinanunusualway. Janecametoschooltodayinpinkandwhitepolkadot leggingsandablueandgreenpaisleyshirt.Thetwelve inchpurplefeathersckingstraightupfromherorange hatalmostkeptmefromnocingthearmybootsonher feet.

10. SixTraitsIdeasandContent82013.notebook 10 August20,2013 Theroomwasamess. Shewasakindperson. Hehadabadtemper. Thesituaonwasfrightening. Hefeltdepressed. Thestormwasviolent. Thedoglookeddangerous. Shewasagoodproblemsolver. NOW YOU TRY

11. Attachments IdeasandContent.pps