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Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction is a comprehensive writing instruction program that helps students develop their writing skills month by month. The program is based on the six traits of writing: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. Each month, students focus on one of the six traits and complete a variety of writing activities that help them develop that trait.

Month-by-Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction (Month-By-Month (Scholastic))

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The Six Traits of Writing

Ideas: The ability to generate and develop ideas for writing.
Organization: The ability to organize ideas in a logical and coherent way.
Voice: The ability to express oneself in a unique and personal way.
Word Choice: The ability to choose words that are precise, vivid, and appropriate.
Sentence Fluency: The ability to write sentences that are smooth, clear, and easy to read.
Conventions: The ability to use grammar, punctuation, and spelling correctly.

How Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction Works

Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction is a flexible program that can be adapted to meet the needs of any classroom. The program can be used as a whole-class instruction program, or it can be used to supplement existing writing instruction.

Each month, students focus on one of the six traits of writing. The month begins with a mini-lesson on the trait. The mini-lesson introduces the trait and provides students with strategies for developing the trait in their writing.

After the mini-lesson, students complete a variety of writing activities that focus on the trait. These activities may include:

* Writing exercises * Peer editing * Teacher feedback * Student self-assessment

At the end of the month, students reflect on their progress in developing the trait. They may write a self-assessment, or they may participate in a class discussion about the trait.

Benefits of Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction

Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction has many benefits for students. The program helps students to:

* Develop their writing skills in all six traits of writing * Improve their writing fluency and confidence * Write more effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences * Prepare for standardized writing tests

Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction is a valuable resource for any teacher who wants to help their students become better writers. The program is easy to use and implement, and it provides students with the support and guidance they need to succeed.

Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction is a comprehensive and effective writing instruction program that can help students develop their writing skills month by month. The program is based on the six traits of writing, and it provides students with a variety of writing activities that help them develop each trait. Month by Month Trait-Based Writing Instruction is a valuable resource for any teacher who wants to help their students become better writers.

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