Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 6
With 125 dynamic lessons, Daily 6-Trait Writing will provide instruction and practice in the skills essential to becoming a competent writer.
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Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 6
Strong writing is built one skill at a time. Daily 6-Trait Writing breaks the writing process into six essential traits: ideas, organization, word choice, sentence fluency, voice, and conventions. By focusing on one trait at a time, students learn not just how to write, but how to write well.
While the six traits remain the same, the lessons and expectations grow with your student's grade level.
Designed for short, manageable lessons, this workbook provides 125 daily activities that help students strengthen specific writing skills through consistent practice. Each lesson takes about 15 minutes and targets an area that contributes to clearer, more effective communication.
Students learn how to develop stronger ideas, organize their thoughts logically, choose precise words, create smoother sentences, develop a distinct voice, and apply correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Because the lessons are brief and focused, students can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed.
Daily 6-Trait Writing works well as a stand-alone writing supplement or alongside a complete language arts program, providing structured practice that helps students become more thoughtful, capable writers.
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How to Use Daily 6-Trait Writing
Daily 6-Trait Writing is designed to take about 15 minutes a day. Complete one lesson each school day to build writing skills gradually through consistent practice.
- The book contains 25 weeks of lessons. We recommend beginning around week 12 of your school year so the program carries you through the remainder of the year. If you start earlier or later, simply adjust the pace to fit your schedule. Any unfinished lessons also work well as a summer writing review.
- The program focuses on six essential writing traits: ideas, organization, word choice, sentence fluency, voice, and conventions. As students work through the lessons, they'll strengthen each area through short, targeted activities.
- If handwriting is a challenge, don't let it become a barrier to development. Students can dictate responses, write on a whiteboard, or type their work when appropriate. Developing strong ideas and developing handwriting skills are related, but they don't always need to happen at the same time.
- Take time to notice growth along the way. Whether it's a stronger sentence, a more organized paragraph, or a particularly effective word choice, recognizing progress helps students develop confidence as writers.
- With short daily lessons and a clear focus on the traits of effective writing, Daily 6-Trait Writing makes it easy to build writing skills one step at a time.
Publisher's Information
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Age Recommendation: 11
Grade Recommendation: 6th
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes (reproducible, individual family only)
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781596732995
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2008
Made in: USA
”The use of daily writing in small increments has helped Sarah gain confidence in her writing. Each week builds upon the previous week so there is built in review as well.”
Read the ReviewLittle Learner and Mom
”Evan-Moor’s Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 6 is a valuable resource for parents seeking to enhance their sixth-grader’s writing skills.”
Read the ReviewRoads to Everywhere
”The assignments are carefully planned to help students work on each of the six traits of writing: coming up with good ideas, organizing their thoughts, choosing words carefully, using fluent sentences, allowing their voice to shine through, and following the conventions of writing.”
Read the ReviewFind answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Typically a daily lesson might take 10-15 minutes to complete.
The student workbook includes teacher's overview pages, lesson plans, and a scoring rubric, so a separate teacher's manual is not needed.
Photocopying is permitted for single-classroom use only.
- August 9, 2020
Very helpful
Lauren
I find this very helpful for writing. It’s simple and requires no preparation. It’s a very useful book for language arts.
- March 12, 2020
Short sweet to the point
Samantha D.
This has been nice fill in work. It’s short and to the point but really improves my child’s writing
- June 1, 2012
Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 6
mamakven
As a student, I was naturally good at language arts. I just seemed to KNOW what I needed to know, and writing came naturally. Not all children, however, have this skill, and I've found its even harder to teach a subject you are naturally good at than it is one that you struggled with yourself! The Daily 6-Trait Writing series is perfect because it turns something abstract, like writing, into almost a science. Its step by step, methodical, and really isn't so intimidating. I am very pleased with the series and wouldn't change a thing.
- December 16, 2011
Daily 6-Trait Writing by Delightful Learning
Michelle
Daily Six-Trait Writing focuses on 6 writing traits: Ideas Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Conventions (grammar, spelling and mechanics) These are characteristics that are said to shape quality writing. The books are divided into 5 units, one for each of the first 5 traits. Each week the concepts build on the previous one and a new convention (the 6th trait) is presented each week. It's neat that the convention is taught in the context of what they are writing. Best of all, the lessons are easy enough to do (even for reluctant writers) and only take 10-15 minutes a day. Regardless of whichever writing curriculum I decide to go with next year, Daily 6-Traits will make the transition much smoother! Read the rest of this review at http://delightfullearning.blogspot.com/2011/03/evan-moor-books-timberdoodle-review.html
- October 10, 2011
Great for review.
Virginia M.
Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 6 is a handy tool for making sure you have covered all the bases. If you are like us and composition has been a rather casual affair, then you may wonder if your students have really grasped all the important aspects of technical writing. While certainly not creative, this book emphasizes what students need to have learned by around Junior High. We have used this book for seventh grade as a review before starting Wordsmith.
- February 19, 2010
A solution for boys that hate writing
Kimberly
This series has offered me a solution for boys that hate writing. It covers fundamental writing skills in a manner that has been manageable for my boys. Four days a week, there is a practice worksheet that requires relatively small amounts of writing. For the fifth day's assignment, the child is asked to bring together the work done earlier in the week. Much of the writing will have already been accomplished, and will simply need to be added to and polished a bit. This series is a good way to develop strong writing skills in the elementary/early middle school years. I expect to be able to smoothly transition into a more advanced writing program when the time comes.
- February 18, 2010
The Traits Prepare Students for more...
Carol N.
As a literature major in college, and began researching the traits because our church day school uses trait based education in its K-12 day school. I use the traits at home and for classes I teach Middle School Students. This relatively new curriculum provides a framework helpful for every grade in elementary. I have recommended this curriculum for mom's who are intimidated by writing. They are thrilled to have found something that finally works. It's a great choice to encourage your student not only write regularly, but write well (don't forget to explain the rubric at the beginning!) Each lesson has fully expanded teacher notes, and includes a "Bubble" at the top to explain how the trait is used each day. The book covers each trait sequentially, while allowing children to practice writing in a variety of formats including expository writing, persuasive writing, descriptive writing and more. Highly recommended.
