Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
World-Class Education Services for Local Needs
6+1 Trait® Writing for Assessment and Instruction
The 6+1 Trait® Writing model gives teachers a powerful framework to formatively evaluate student writing through an analytical approach focused on the traits that characterize quality writing. Used in thousands of classrooms throughout the world, this assessment model was developed in the Northwest by educators seeking a better system for grading students' written work as well as providing effective feedback that could help students improve their writing.
Since 1990, NWREL has conducted hundreds of 6+1 Trait® Writing workshops. More than 15,000 people from all 50 states and 17 countries have participated.
This service can be customized for:
K-12 classroom, special education, and ELL teachers; literacy coaches and trainers; curriculum specialists; and school and district administrators.
What Participants Will Learn
- A common language and vision of what good writing looks like
- How to apply specific trait rubrics to score work samples and provide effective feedback
- Creative strategies to engage students in the process of quality writing
Format
The 6+1 Trait® Writing model can be delivered in a variety of modes and durations to suit client needs including:
- One- to three-day introductory workshops for K-12 teachers
- Nonfiction writing workshops for grades 7-12 language arts and content-area teachers
- Workshops for coaches and trainers
- Overview presentations for curriculum specialists and administrators
Web Site
www.nwrel.org/assessment/trainings.php?d=1
Contact
- Mark Workman
- 800-547-6339, ext. 572
- Send him an e-mail
As a nonprofit organization, NWREL works to make our services affordable to all schools. Price will be based on the number of participants, travel to your location, and the level of customization your organization requires.