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8th Grade English | Millie Hlavinka |
| 7th Grade English | Denise May | ||
| 7th Grade English | Shelby Gadeke | ||
| 8th Grade English | Michelle Kubecka* | ||
| * Denotes Department Chair | |||
| It is the goal of English
Department at the Wharton Junior High School to help students manipulate
written language in an organized, meaningful way to become creative, fluent
writers. The process we use to do this is the Six Traits Writing Process What is it? It is a process that focuses on the development of the common traits of writing. The traits work together to create a framework or outline for the writing process. The Six Traits Writing Process creates a common ground and vocabulary for students and teachers to help focus the development of a piece of writing. Following is a detailed description of each trait. IDEAS AND CONTENTThe ideas are the heart of the piece of writing. The ideas paint the picture in the reader’s mind. Together ideas and details enrich and develop the theme. Ideas work well when clear and detailed. Good writing makes sense. It also includes details. Details beyond the obvious that thoughtful, observant writers notice. ORGANIZATIONOrganization is the internal structure of a piece of writing. When information and thoughts have been assembled, it’s time put things together in a way that makes sense and to hold the reader’s attention. Organization makes writing easy to follow. Reading flows easily and is effortless from one thought to the next. VOICEVoice is the heart and soul of the writing. It is many things: individuality, perspective, expressiveness, enthusiasm, and more. Voice has the power to hold the reader’s attention and make the writing more enjoyable. It reveals something about the author. The stronger the voice, the deeper the revelation. WORD CHOICEGood word choice is clear, precise, and colorful. It is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates the meaning and the attitude of the writer. Good writers make each word count. Strong word choice is free of heavy language, written only to impress. It is clean, clear, and to the point. SENTENCE FLUENCYSentence fluency is the rhythm and flow that makes text easy and enjoyable to read. The way the writing plays to the ear-not just to the eye. When the read aloud the text flows and is easy to read with lots of inflection. It is free of awkward word patterns that slow the reader’s progress. Sentences vary in length and style, and are so well crafted that reading aloud is a pleasure. CONVENTIONSConventions are the mechanical correctness of the piece: spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing (indenting in the appropriate spots)-use of capitals and punctuation. Information adapted from Great Source Six Traits Writing Process. Below is a link to more information on the Six Traits Writing Process. |