We clarify for three different reasons. We clarify
for phonics (CP) which means we don't know how to say the word. We
clarify for meaning (CM) which means we can say the word but we don't
know what it means. We can clarify for understanding (CU) which means we
can say the word and we know the meaning, we just don't understand how
the author is using the word.
Metacognition
Schema
Making Connections
Vizualizing
Questioning
Predicting
Inferring
Determine Importance
Synthesizing
Summarizing
6+1 Traits of Writing
Unit
Explanation
Ideas
The ideas are the heart of the message, the content
of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich and
develop that theme.
Organization
Organization is the internal structure of a piece of
writing, the thread of central meaning, the logical and sometimes
intriguing pattern of the ideas
Voice
The voice is the heart and soul, the magic, the
will, along with the feeling and conviction of the individual writer
coming out through the words.
Word Choice
Word choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise
language that moves and enlightens the reader.
Sentence Fluency
Sentence fluency is the rhythm and flow of the
language, the sound of work patterns, the way in which the writing plays
to the ear - not just to the eye.
Convention
Conventions are the mechanical correctness of the
piece - spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals, and
punctuation.
Presentation
Presentation zeros in on the form and layout of the
text and its readability: the piece should be pleasing to the eye.
