Six Trait Writing pre-test

Which of the six traits is NOT focused on during the prewrite and drafting steps of the writing process?

• Ideas and Content

• Conventions

• Organization

• Word Choice

Which of the traits focuses the most on audience and purpose?

• Voice

• Conventions

• Organization

• Sentence fluency

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the six traits focuses on spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization?

• Word choice

• Sentence fluency

• Voice

• Conventions

To receive a 4 in this trait, the writer must use descriptive adjectives and powerful verbs.

• Organization

• Sentence fluency

• Word Choice

• Voice

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A 4 in sentence fluency means:

• There are 5-7 sentences per paragraph.

• The writer uses sensory details to create imagery.

• The intro has an inviting "hook".

• There are no fragments or run-ons.

Which trait means the essay is clear, focused and original?

• Organization

• Ideas and Content

• Voice

• Conventions

Which trait means the writing reflects the writer's unique personality?

• Ideas and Content

• Word Choice

• Voice

• Sentence Fluency

During which step of the writing process is conventions the primary focus?

• Editing

• Drafting

• Revising

• Prewrite

While creating a rough draft, the writer must focus on ___________, so the essay is easy to follow.

• Organization

• Sentence fluency

• Conventions

• Voice

Which two traits are the focus when revising the rough draft?

• Ideas and Organization

• Voice and Word Choice

• Sentence fluency and Conventions

• Organization and Sentence Fluency