Six Traits of Writing:
An Introduction
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOP
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.
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certificate for 5 hours of PD credit.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
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
WHAT YOU GET
On-Demand Videos
Relevant & engaging presentations
Downloadable Handout
Full-color note-taking guide
Secret Site
Lifetime access to digital resources
Completion Certificate
5 hours of PD credit
PRICING & GROUP RATES
1 person
$169
2-14 people
$159/person
Group of 15 or more? Email us or call (888) 376-0448 for custom pricing.
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