Creating Writers: 6 Traits, Process, Workshop, and Literature, 6/e,
truly puts the six traits of writing in context, showing how they are
best taught--within writing workshop and as a way of enriching writing
process by combining the elements of traits, literature, workshop, and
process. Written by the pioneer of 6-trait writing, this edition
organizes all materials by trait, features new one-page writing guides,
and offers an increased emphasis on literature, connecting writing to
reading as never before. It also provides a clear link between the six
traits and the Common Core Standards for Writing and presents new
lessons, engaging classroom activities, suggestions for using
technology, and an expanded collection of student writing sure to
promote lively discussions.
New to the Sixth Edition:
Easy-to-follow organizational design groups all papers, writing
guides, literature, and lessons pertaining to a given trait in one
chapter. Expanded discussion of writing workshop and process (Chapter
2) shows how to teach the six writing traits within a meaningful
context. Increased emphasis on literature truly connects reading and
writing with more titles, expanded annotations, and a list of exemplary
trade books ideal for teaching informational writing. New one-page
writing guides simplify assessment, encourage self-evaluation, and
display traits in a flexible yet consistent way across a variety of
formats, including Teacher Writing Guides, Informational Writing
Guides, Early Guides (for primary writers), and Leap-the-River Writing
Guides for Students. Improved collection of student writing samples
includes over 80 exemplary samples that span a variety of grade levels,
abilities, and genres (such as narrative, informational, and
persuasive). New lessons that emphasize modeling show teachers how
and what to model (including many examples of revision). Clear links
between the six traits and the Common Core Standards for Writing
provide teachers assurance that their instruction is in alignment with
these standards. An extensive discussion of technology (Chapter 8)
expands our twenty-first century definition of writing to include
communication forms like PowerPoint, audio, and video. Revised chapter
on quality assessment (Chapter 12) details ways to make both
large-scale and classroom writing assessment more quality-driven,
student-centered, and useful. A closer look at genre (Chapter 9)
examines Purpose and Audience, showing how and why genre might be
considered an additional trait of successful writing. Expanded
interactive Questions & Activities expand teachers' skills,
stimulate their thinking, and build a strong sense of community when
used in a study group or teacher preparation classroom. New Author's
Notes throughout the text speak directly to readers, citing
additional resources, and suggesting lesson adaptations, book
recommendations, and ways of differentiating instruction.
