The six traits of writing

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The six traits of writing
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Ideas and Content

• My paper is clear, focused, and jam-packed with
  detail.
• You can tell I know A LOT about this topic.
• My writing is bursting with interesting details.
• My topic is small enough to handle.
• Every point is clear.
• My paper SHOWS-not tell.

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Organization

• My paper is clear and logical flow makes reading
  it a BREEZE.
• My beginning gets you hooked.
• Every detail is in the right place.
• You wont feel lost.
• My paper ends at just the right spot and leaves
  the reader thinking.

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Voice

• I have thumb-printed my paper and put my personal
  stamp on it.
• My paper shines with personality.
• The writing is lively and engaging.
• I speak right to my readers.
• The writing rings with confidence.

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Word ChoiceThe best way to say it

• In my writing I picked just the right words to
  express my ideas and feelings.
• Every word seems exactly right.
• Colorful, fresh, and snappy.
• Language is accurate and precise.
• Vivid, energetic verbs bring paragraphs to life.

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Sentence Fluency
The rhythm and flow of my writing.

• Go ahead-read it aloud. You will have NOOOO
  problem!
• Sentence variety is my middle name. I have
  simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex
  sentences.
• I have made my point with out any extra fluff.
• My sentences all flow together.

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Conventions

• Spell.-Cap.- Punc.

• I made so few errors, it will be a snap getting
  this ready to publish.
• Spelling is perfect.
• Caps are in the right place.
• Great punctuation.
• Paragraphs are indented.