Last class we broke into groups to discuss possible topics for our multi-genre projects. I enjoyed the conversation. Jodi and Mariya had some really interesting points and were excited about the topic. We talked about ways to teach composition with ESL students and focused on how to incorporate the 6-traits of writing. Mariya also brought up that using games to teach some aspects has been very useful to her in other situations and we discussed that being an option for part of our research.
The 6+1-traits of Writing are close to my heart because I've been using them in my "regular ed" English classroom for about six years. Some years have been more successful than others, but I truly feel that they are effective to give the students language they can use to talk about writing (and reading) that they all understand. I've found also that while we want to focus on the whole picture with student writing (NSs and SLLs) that by focusing the attention on a specific portion of the writing has been beneficial to many of my students. Using the traits has shown me improved writing from all of my students.
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Very interesting. Perhaps we could have you presenting a little on the 6 traits when we discuss writing later in the semester. Also, for the purpose of this course, it would be a good idea to focus on second language learners rather than native speakers and on specific aspects of writing if you desire.
I used the 6 traits to come up with a rubric for the first writing project in my comp class.
It will be interesting 6+1 traits i hope I can read them on your multigenre project.
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