6 + 1 Writing Traits
Resources for Teachers

Book Lists

Revision

Writing Handbook

 

 

 

 

Websites

 

 

 

Resources from the South Dakota DOE site

 

 

Colorful worksheet with the 6 traits listed with a description of each trait

www.dsdk12.net/~jjohnson/writingtraits.html

 

 

For Parents - A chart with ideas for each trait
 

http://jk059.k12.sd.us/6+1 Writing Traits.htm  

This site has great links to 6 traits resources

http://6traits.cyberspaces.net/

 

 

Examples of rubrics for each trait

http://senior.billings.k12.mt.us/6traits/

 

 

Resources for teachers using 6 + 1 traits

www.wiredinstructor.net/TraitsLinks.html

 
 

Examples of primary lessons and many web links

www.ginnyhoover.com/sixtraitsupdate.htm

 
 

This site includes downloadable information for teachers

www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/langarts/sixtrtcrsmtrl.htm  
 

Web links and resources to help you implement the 6 traits

www.webenglishteacher.com/6traits.html  
 

Lesson plan search for 6 traits

www.lessonplansearch.com/Writing/6_Traits/  
 

NW Regional Education Library site.  Under the teaching link you will find a searchable lesson plan data base for 6 +  1 traits  

 www.nwrel.org/assessment/department.asp?d=1  
 

The OnLine Writing Lab including classroom posters for printing

www.edina.k12.mn.us/concord/teacherlinks/sixtraits/sixtraits.html