Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 23:10:01 -0700 Subject: 6Traits Digest #27 - 07/16/99 From: "SixTraitsMailring" <6Traits@> To: "SixTraitsMailring" <6Traits@> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable Sender: <6Traits@> Precedence: Bulk List-Software: LetterRip Pro 3.0.5 by Fog City Software, Inc. List-Subscribe: List-Digest: List-Unsubscribe: 6Traits Digest #27 - Friday, July 16, 1999 Re: 6Traits- New web pages by "dennis.ada.swanson" Idea #3 by "Molly Godley" Examples 2, 1, and 4 by "Molly Godley" 6Traits- Ideas Rubric by ideas rubric assignment by "D. Weissman" Desert rain... by Ideas Assignment by Re: 6Traits- Ideas Assignment by "Laura Eble" Ideas rubric assignment by "Susan & John Osvald" donations by "Susan Nixon" <susan@desertskyone.com> Ideas- Rubrics for examples by "Debbie SoS" Example # 3 and Example #4 - Ideas by "Gray" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: 6Traits- New web pages From: "dennis.ada.swanson" Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:07:04 -0400 This will be SOOOO helpful. What a resource. I am so glad you are taking the time to "teach" this course...and that this list will be ongoing. I can see myself using many of these ideas throughout the year...and to have the source so readily available will be great. I'm glad you sent the letter yesterday telling how it is. You are sacrificing a good part of your summer doing all of the underlying work that goes with this BIG responsibility you took on. I'm glad you said that you are picking up tips yourself...and your are certainly learning about wepage-making...something I really want to get into soon. BRAVO, Susan. Knowing how much effort/time it takes for us to keep up with this and all of the other things we do, THIS has got to steal a big chunk of time! Ada "We are all works in progress!" "Where there's will, there's a way!" first grade North Syracuse, New York -----Original Message----- From: Susan Nixon <susan@desertskyone.com> To: 6Traits@ <6Traits@> Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 12:59 AM Subject: 6Traits- New web pages >http://CyberSpaces.net/traits/ > >I've put up the first pages of the Voice Strategies. There are lots more >to go! >They aren't posted in order received. I'm trying to keep the pages about >the same length. > >If I've misspelled your name or you see a typo, please let me know. > >I try to use your words, cut and pasted, whenever I can and just add the >html, to cut down on time, but it isn't always possible. The html is a >mess to read, and I don't always have time to read the actual page. I >found two typos tonight on the main rubric for Ideas, and corrected = those. > >Susan Nixon >2nd Grade >Phoenix, AZ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Idea #3 From: Molly Godley Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:46:31 -0400 The difference between 1 & 2 & 3 are: 1: writing lacks a central idea or purpose (none available) 2: main ideas are unclear therefore, minimal details are provided 3: simple ideas that are predictable Anna Liu Toronto, Canada Molly Godley 5th grade Naples, FL Molly Godley 5th grade Naples, FL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Examples 2, 1, and 4 From: Molly Godley Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:49:18 -0400 Example 2: end of 2 beginning 3 main ideas are there but lack sufficient details to back up. Example 1: a 4 because the main idea is clear with easily identifiable purpose, supporting details are relevant. Example 4: a 5 because it's clear and focused with a thorough explanation = of the topic, shares insights. Note: Not a 6 because it didn't capture my attention as much. Anna Liu Toronto, Canada Molly Godley 5th grade Naples, FL Molly Godley 5th grade Naples, FL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: 6Traits- Ideas Rubric From: MBShelow@aol.com Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 09:12:50 EDT I think example #3 is a 3 because while it has a particular idea the = author is writing about, there is a lot of digression, and the author strays = off topic with the hunter paragraph. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: ideas rubric assignment From: "D. Weissman" Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 09:25:43 -0400 Leve1 1: writing lacks purpose unclear, limited ideas lacks focus Level 2: minimal development insufficient details repetition of details Separator: Minimal development Level 3: identifiable purpose/main idea limited or irrelevant supporting details predictable ideas Separator: identifiable purpose, limited details Level 4: clear and focused purpose/main idea relevant supporting details details too general or inappropriate Separator: clear and focused purpose/main idea general support Level 5: clarity/focus/control relevant, carefully selected details content and details well-suited SEparator: clarity, focus, control, carefully selected details Level 6: exceptional clarity, focus, control, and interesting main ideaas stand out rich details Separators: interesting, exceptional clarity, focus, control rich details Deb Weissman Grade 6 Jaffrey, NH ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Desert rain... From: YoungDRE@aol.com Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 09:45:48 EDT Dear Susan and all, I read each word of "it rained last night" and it made all the recent = clips on the weather channel have more meaning. I felt like I was looking out = on the desert with you. I went on vacation in my mind here in CT, out to = the newly wet desert in AZ. Dotty/1/CT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Ideas Assignment From: Sgreen70@aol.com Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 10:35:34 EDT Here is our group compilation! :) Level 1: no central idea or purpose; extremely limited ideas; minimal or non-existent development; lack of focus Level 2: main idea/purpose unclear; minimal development; insufficient, irrelevant, and repetitive details Level 3: main idea identifiable; overly general details that are based on cliches, stereotypes, or questionable sources; occasionally off-topic; difficulty in moving from general to specifics Level 4: clear, focused purpose and main idea(s); present and relevant = but general or limited support; resources used when appropriate; explored/explained topic; details are relevant, but their appropriateness = is inconsistent; some connections and insights Level 5: clear, focused; holds reader's attention; main ideas stand out; suitable and relevant supporting details; strong and credible resources; balanced explanation/exploration Level 6: same as Level 5, only exceptional Transition of levels: Level 1 to 2: Lacks purpose to unclear purpose Level 2 to 3: Unclear purpose to simplistic/ineffective Level 3 to 4: Simplistic/ineffective to clear but general Level 4 to 5: Clear but general to clear and interesting Level 5 to 6: Clear and interesting to exceptionally clear, interesting = with rich details and strong support ************************************************************ Valerie Dehombreux Sherry Green 3rd grade 4th grade Whiteriver, Arizona Gilbert, AZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: 6Traits- Ideas Assignment From: Laura Eble Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 12:17:51 -0500 I like the way your group explained the transition of levels. It really made it more clear for me. Thank you. Laura Gr 1 IL At 10:35 AM 7/16/99 EDT, you wrote: >Here is our group compilation! :) > >Level 1: no central idea or purpose; extremely limited ideas; minimal or = >non-existent development; lack of focus > >Level 2: main idea/purpose unclear; minimal development; insufficient, >irrelevant, and repetitive details > >Level 3: main idea identifiable; overly general details that are based on = >cliches, stereotypes, or questionable sources; occasionally off-topic; >difficulty in moving from general to specifics > >Level 4: clear, focused purpose and main idea(s); present and relevant = but >general or limited support; resources used when appropriate; >explored/explained topic; details are relevant, but their appropriateness = is >inconsistent; some connections and >insights > >Level 5: clear, focused; holds reader's attention; main ideas stand out; = >suitable and >relevant supporting details; strong and credible resources; balanced >explanation/exploration > >Level 6: same as Level 5, only exceptional > >Transition of levels: >Level 1 to 2: Lacks purpose to unclear purpose >Level 2 to 3: Unclear purpose to simplistic/ineffective >Level 3 to 4: Simplistic/ineffective to clear but general >Level 4 to 5: Clear but general to clear and interesting >Level 5 to 6: Clear and interesting to exceptionally clear, interesting = with >rich details and strong support >************************************************************ >Valerie Dehombreux Sherry Green >3rd grade 4th grade >Whiteriver, Arizona Gilbert, AZ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Ideas rubric assignment From: "Susan & John Osvald" Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 12:33:19 -0500 Level 1 Writing lacks a central idea or purpose Limited or unclear Lack of focus Level 2 Unclear or minimal central ideas and purpose Insufficient detail Irrelevant details Level 3 Understandable, but overly broad or simplistic main ideas Support is attempted Details limited, uneven, or off-topic Level 4 Easily understood main ideas Clear and focused Support is relevant, but general or limited Level 5 Main ideas stand out Supporting details suitable for audience and purpose Makes connections and shares insights Level 6 Writing is exceptionally clear with main ideas which stand out. Strong support Rich details Shelley Carter & Susan Osvald Grade 2 Iowa ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: donations From: Susan Nixon <susan@desertskyone.com> Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 13:49:04 -0700 Thanks to Cara, Roberta, 2 anonymous donations and someone else, whose envelope I have misplaced (but not the money), for your contributions to the list cost. I appreciate the help. We are now up to $83. That's the list for one year, and almost 5 months of the website. =3D) Susan Nixon 2nd Grade Phoenix, AZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Ideas- Rubrics for examples From: "Debbie šoš" Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 23:45:31 GMT Well, I have given this assignment much thought, and here's what I have determined for these 4 examples. Sure hope that I am not too far off = base! Example 1-The Day I Shrunk I found that this piece of writing to have an easily identifiable purpose, = but that it was somewhat "uneven" with details. Some parts were detailed and coherent, while others did not appear to be so. I gave this a LEVEL 3-moving to a 4-developing into a competent writer. (How's that for indecision?) :) Example 2-Lazonya I felt that this piece of writing showed an attempt of development of = topic, but that there were insufficient details to move up to a 3. I gave this piece a LEVEL 2-emergent writing. EXAMPLE 3-Green is Good This piece had an easily identifiable purpose and main idea. It veered = off topic with the paragraph on hunters. I had trouble digesting the last paragraph feeling that the ending was weak. I gave this piece a LEVEL 3 Example 4-Desert Rain I enjoyed the insight of this work, and found that the details noted were relevant and carefully selected. Exploration of the topic was clear, focused and interesting. I would have put the "you, too, can chew cactus = if you are lost in the desert." in the paragraph about the desert rain and people. I gave this writing a LEVEL 5. Have a good weekend, friends! :) Debbie =BAo=BA ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Example # 3 and Example #4 - Ideas From: "Gray" Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 21:11:38 -0400 We believe example #3, "Green is Good", is Level 4. We think # 4, "Desert Rain", is Level 5. Roberta Gray Grade 2, Geneva, Ohio rgray7@alltel.net gray_ro@mail.neomin.ohio.gov http://www.neomin.ohio.gov/~geneva/spencer/clasroom/mrsgray/index.htm Sherri Hurst Gr.2 Geneva, Ohio Jackie Meehan Gr. 2 Geneva, Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------------------- End of 6Traits Digest