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Six Traits of Writing
One of theOne of the
Welcome toWelcome to
The words we The words we choose choose make a make a
difference in difference in how well we how well we
communicate.communicate.
BIG
How can I check to see if I used How can I check to see if I used words well?words well?
I can ask myself questions.
I can use a checklist to learn more.
When I read my writing, does the When I read my writing, does the word choice feel “just right”?word choice feel “just right”?
• I didn’t try to show off but I did search for just the right words.
• It’s not about how much I wrote, it’s about how well I said it!
Did I use strong words?Did I use strong words?
• I chose active verbs that let the reader see what is happening; I don’t make the adjectives do all of the work.
• Look at my specific nouns—they deliver my message… no general nouns used here!
Did I choose words that fit my Did I choose words that fit my audience and purpose?audience and purpose?
• I made sure the words I chose match the voice of my audience.
• These are the right words for my purpose. For example, if my writing is meant to be persuasive, I used persuasive language. On the other hand, if I am writing to entertain, my language matches that purpose!
Are my words Are my words descriptive, descriptive,
precise, precise, and accurate?and accurate?
• I made sure that my words paint a picture for the reader.
• I used figurative language to make my message come to life.
• My words are just the right words; I’ve made good choices!
Have I overused or Have I overused or misused any words?misused any words?
• I checked my writing to see if I used any words too often.
• You can tell I know how to properly use a dictionary and thesaurus.
• My grammar and usage is correct.
Here’s the equation:Here’s the equation:
•My message + just the right words =
success!
WORD CHOICE THAT WORKS…WORD CHOICE THAT WORKS…