Post on 17-Jan-2018
description
MENA Common Core Conference 2015
Presenter: D. Nickie Manjadnickiemanja@gmail.com
CCSS Writing Standar
dsMiddle School Writing
6+1 Traits
What we’re going to do today:
• Find out what we know already know –about 6+1 Traits–about Common Core Writing Standards
• Write & assess our writing• Assess exemplars of student writing–based on 6+1 Traits–based on Common Core Writing Standards
• Bridge the two assessment systems to create our own rubrics
What we’re going to learn today:
• How to bridge the 6+1 Traits and
Common Core ELA Writing
Standards
KWL TIME:
You need up to 6 Post-It Notes:
1 Thing I know about 6+1 Traits
1 Thing I want to
know about 6+1 Traits
1 Thing I know about
CCSS ELA Writing
1 Thing I want to
know about
CCSS ELA Writing
1 Thing I know about
bridging the two
1 Thing I want to
know about
bridging the two
Let’s write!
6+1 Traits
Definitions of
Traits:
• Ideas– The main message, the content, the main theme, together with supporting details
that enrich and develop that message– Assessing: message is clear, details are interesting or important
• Organization– The internal structure, the thread of central meaning, the pattern or sequence– Assessing: piece begins meaningfully, writer creates a sense of anticipation,
connections are strong, ends with a resolution
• Voice– The writer comes through the words, you sense the writer’s presence in the writing– Assessing: the writer is personally engaged with the writing and imparts a personal
tone and flavor that is his/hers alone
• Word Choice– The use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader– Assessing: strong word choice reflects a purposeful choosing of similes, metaphors, or
other figures of speech; it shows a skill in using everyday words well
Definitions of
Traits:
• Sentence Fluency– The rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, the way in which
the writing plays to the ear– Assessing: how does the piece of writing sound when read aloud; fluent writing has
cadence, power, rhythm, and movement
• Conventions– Mechanical correctness of the piece, includes 5 elements: spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, grammar/usage, and paragraphing– Assessing: this area is strongly based on grade level, as older students are expected
to have increasingly stronger control of the mechanics, only those areas which have taught should be graded
• Presentation– Combines both textual and visual elements– Assessing: use of white space, textual and visual pieces, graphics, neatness, visual
presentation, font selection, hand writing, borders, overall appearance. Is this piece polished and ready for publication?
Assess: Using 6+1 Traits:
Using the Traits Rubric handed out, go over your story and score it. You may either work alone, or you could choose to work with a partner and go over each other’s together. Look at your writing in light of how you would view that of a student.
Discussion: First time working with 6+1 Traits – how was it? What potential does this system have for teaching the process of writing to students? How can it be used to improve student writing?
Using 6+1 Traits
Matching Standards to Traits
• Take the slips of paper with the Common Core Standards• Post it on the flip chart where you feel it matches best.
Comparing Rubrics
• In pairs or groups of three:–Read the exemplar provided.–Use either the Common Core Rubric
or the Traits Rubric provided to assess the writing.
• In groups of 4-5:–Compare how you scored the same
piece of writing–What are the differences /
similarities?–Can you reconcile the two & in doing
so, create a rubric that covers both?
Thank you for attending!
dnickiemanja@gmail.com