6+1 Trait Writing

6+1 Trait Writing FAQ
14 questions with realistic answers.

6 + 1 Trait Writing — Trait Prompts
Tips for creating a prompt. Follow links to narrative, expository, and persuasive prompts.

Biography Maker
This site helps younger writers through the process of writing a biography. It encourages use of the 6-Trait approach.

Creating a Six-Traits +1 Metaphor
To help them remember the traits, students produce creative metaphors involving each trait. This document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Six + 1 Traits of Writing
An explanation and rubrics for narrative and informative writing. The rubrics require Adobe Reader, available free via a link from the page.

Make Six Trait Writing Fun
This approach links writing and drawing in a variety of approaches.

Six Trait Analytic Writing Model
A collection of links to explanations, examples, and lesson ideas.

Six-Trait Analytical Writing Assessment Model, Scoring Guide (Rubric)
Descriptors for assessing student writing, ready to plug into your rubric.

Six-Trait Assessment for Beginning Writers
Descriptors for assessing the youngest of writers.

Six-Trait Downloads
To help introduce the six traits, download and use these posters, available in both MS-Word and PDF format.

Writing Fix and the 6+1 Traits
Scroll down to find definitions and resources for each trait.