Workshop | Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction

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The price listed is for 1 person. An additional pricing option is available for groups upon request.

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Description

Best-practice strategies for teaching K-12 writing.
Whether you need to learn a lot about the Six Traits in a hurry or want a “refresher” workshop to get you back on track, this introductory training led by Kristina Smekens provides teachers with the confidence and resources they need to begin implementing the Six-Traits model.

This dynamic online workshop uses video footage from a live Smekens workshop to equip K-12 teachers with the knowledge and tools they need to start teaching the Six Traits of Writing right away.

Topics Covered:

- Answers to the questions “What are the Six Traits?” & “Where did they come from?”
- Explanation of how to recognize the Six Traits in pictorial writing (K-1), intermediate writing (grades 2-5), and secondary writing (grades 6-12).
- How the Six Traits unify your instruction of state and national standards and the expectations of state/national writing assessments.
- Ways to introduce the trait language to students of all ages.
- Numerous trait-based mini-lesson ideas to target common writing weaknesses.

Learn How To:

- Initiate an intentional Six-Traits introduction with your students.
- Establish a common language and understanding of the traits for the rest of the school year.
- Better articulate to your students what “good” writing looks like and sounds like.
- Recognize the Six Traits within your students’ writing.
- Connect each lesson in your writing curriculum to a trait.
- Teach students how to improve their writing in each of the trait areas.

Who Should Enroll?

- K-6 Classroom Teachers
- 6-12 Language Arts Teachers
- K-12 High-Ability Teachers
- ELL Teachers
- Literacy Coaches/Coordinators
- Curriculum Directors
- Title I Teachers/Directors
- Principals & Assistant Principals