PUBLIC MARKS with tags hs:english & "dimensions of writing"

Search for lesson plans by grade cluster, literacy strand, and literacy engagement. Lessons include student worksheets, online interactive tools, and links to web resources.

Book titles by writing trait: voice, ideas, organization,word choice, sentency fluency, conventions, presentation.

This web site provides an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and improving student writing based on the Six Traits Writing model. The links below provide an overview of the model along with the scoring rubrics for each trait. Exercises provided here will give students and teachers a chance to read sample writings, rate them, and compare their ratings with ratings made by English teachers. This will provide a valuable opportunity for both students and teachers to improve their understanding of the Six Traits and, in the end, improve their own writing.

Thirty-three page pdf guide of various writing prompts organized by grade clusters to help students on state writing assesments.