storyboard team[1]

Storyboard for BookBuilder

Title of the Book: 6+ Writing Traits

Content Area: Writing Genre: Fantasy Grade Level: 2nd

Select your coaches. When you start your book: Coaches are used to provide the reader with supports to help them become strategic and to stay engaged with learning. You can decide how you want the coaches to help, what to name them, and what kind of support they should offer. It helps to create one consistent role for each coach. The coach will read whatever you type.

TINA TRAIT - teaches the traits to the student

REMINDER ROB - provides feedback to the student https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LYY_YinaCr1M_8WYad9SuOY3Tlt-VV6B7FRZeiMCGjBotE0XqK3A

Cast of Characters

Ivana Right Microsoft Clip Art Gallery

Fairy WriteMother http://camillaunlimited.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/fairy-godmother.jpg

Ms. Writesalot Microsoft Clip Art Gallery

Page 1 – Title Page

Element

Image & Copyright Information Size, Color

None

Text Size, Color

6+ Writing Traits (Sans Serif, 20 pt. Font, Black) Created By Erin Schneider , Kayla Smith, Leslie Bussey, and Katie Rollins (Sans Serif, 14 pt. Font, Black Text, White Background)

Coach TINA Introduction to Tina Trait. Tina Trait will explain each of the 6+ Writing Traits to the student (Ivana Right and the students using the book).

Coach ROB Introduction to Reminder Rob. Reminder Rob will provide positive feedback to the student (Ivana Right and the students using the book).

- Standard and Learning Objectives

Element


NONE

Text Size, Color

Standard 2-4 (Writing: Developing Written Communication): “The student creates writing that includes a clear focus, coherent organization, sufficient elaboration, effective voice, and appropriate use of conventions.” • Students will be able to:

◦ Explain each of the 6+ Writing Traits ◦ Determine effective writing by analyzing writing samples ◦ Apply the 6+ traits in their own writing

(Sans Serif, 14 pt. Font, Black Text)

– Introduction to 6+ Writing Traits

Element


Takes place in a second grade classroom with a teacher and female student, Ivana Right, who is the main character of our book.

Text Size, Color

“Welcome to our Second Grade Class. This year we are going to learn about a lot of interesting information, including the 6+ Writing Traits,” says Ms. Writesalot. “Hmm,” Ivana Right thinks, “What are the 6+ Writing Traits? I’m eager to find out!” All of a sudden a small bright light enters the classroom and lands on Ivan’s desk.

Audio

Coach TINA Wow!! I really like these Write Trait things! I can’t wait to teach them to you!

Coach ROB I do too... I can’t wait to help and provide some cool hints about them!!!

Student Response NONE

Page 4 - Introduction to Trait #1: IDEAS

Element


Takes place in Ivana Right’s 2nd grade classroom where Fairy WriteMother appears to assist her.

Text Size, Color

“Hello Ivana, I’m the fairy WriteMother. I am going to help you with the 6+ Writing Traits so follow me and we’ll figure this out together! Did you know that the first one is IDEAS? To begin writing with these traits, we need a topic. Our topic today will be about the fair. Think, IVANA, What do you know about the fair?” “Hmm,” says Ivana, “When I think of the fair, it reminds me of candy, popcorn, rides, and tickets.” “Exactly!” WriteMother replies. “Those are your ideas. Now let’s begin our writing on a time that you went to the fair.”

Coach TINA Ideas are your main message! This is what you want to write about!

Coach ROB Think about what you already know about the topic. What kind of details could you include in your writing?

Student Response Think about an idea that you know a lot about.

Student Example with Trait #1: Ideas

Element


In this scene, Ivana is writing with Fairy WriteMother beside her. The text on the page is what Ivana is writing about the topic.

Text Size, Color

We will show a graphic organizer of going to the fair, including the key words October, Roller Coaster, Face Painting, Games, Winning a Bear, Elephant Ears, Hot Dogs, and Tickets.

Coach TINA Brainstorming helps us come up with ideas. Do all of your ideas stick to the topic??

Coach ROB Did you know that we can brainstorm our ideas using a graphic organizer? It may help you to think about the topic first and then jot down a few ideas.

Student Response Which graphic organizer would you like to use to brainstorm your ideas? (graphic organizer pictures here)

The Fair

Face Painting

Roller Coaster

October

Games

Winning Prizes (Bear)

Elephant Ears

Tasty Food

(Hotdogs)

Tickets

Student Checklist with Trait #1: Ideas

Element


Blank Graphic Organizers Fairy WriteMother Checklist: Did I write using an idea I know a lot about? Do all of my sentences tall about my idea? Did I add lots of details about my idea?

Text Size, Color

“Now it’s your turn,” says Fairy WriteMother, “Can you help Ivana fill out her organizer about going to the fair?”

Coach TINA What details do you know about the fair?

Coach ROB Remember to stay on topic and use details that work with the main idea.


Page 7 – Introduction to Trait #2: Organization

Element


In this scene, FairyWrite Mother is with Ivana and begins to teach her about the second trait, Organization. Hamburger

Text Size, Color

“Ivana, you have some ideas, and they are fantastic” says Fairy Write Mother, “Now we have to determine how you are going to ORGANIZE your paper. Let’s think of a hamburger where the top bun is your beginning, the meat and cheese are your details (from your ideas), and the bottom bun is your ending.”

Coach TINA Organization is your beginning, middle, and end. Choose a BOLD beginning, a MIGHTY middle and an EXCELLENT ending to organize your writing.

Coach ROB Remember to stay on your topic and use supporting details. Also, make sure your ideas “make sense”!

Student Response What details do you want to add to your writing?

Student Example with Trait #2: Organization

Element


Takes place with Fairy WriteMother beside Ivana while she is writing a story about the fair.

Text Size, Color

Ivana begins writing, “I went to the fair in October. I went to the fair with my mom and dad. We had a lot of fun. I saw the elephants. I rode on a roller coaster. I ate lots of food. I had lemonade. I ate a corn dog with cheese. When it was dark we saw fireworks. I had fun. I think you should go to the fair too!” THE END

Coach TINA Did you include a BOLD beginning, a MIGHTY middle and an EXCELLENT ending?

Coach ROB Remember the information you learned from Tina Trait about Ideas and Organization.


PAGE 9 – Student Checklist with Trait #2: Organization

Element


Fairy WriteMother Empty boxes that shows a beginning, middle and end Checklist: Did I organize by writing a bold beginning? Did I organize by writing a mighty middle? Did I organize by writing an exciting ending?

Text Size, color

“Now, it’s your turn,” says Fairy WriteMother, “Can you create a BOLD beginning, MIGHTY middle and EXCELLENT ending with your story about the fair?”

Coach TINA Remember your MIGHTY middle should be filled with lots of details!

Coach ROB Remember to begin your story with a sentence that “hooks” the reader and end it with a sentence that the reader will be able to remember when he/she thinks back on your story.


Introduction to Trait #3: Voice

Element


In this scene, Ivana is still with Fairy WriteMother as they begin to discuss the third trait, Voice. Microphone

Text Size, Color

“Okay, Voice is our third trait,” states Fairy WriteMother, “When I read your writing, it doesn’t really sound like you. Your words are rather plain. Write how you would sound so that the reader knows that it’s you.” Ivana replies, “Okay, Fairy WriteMother, I think I can do that!!”

Coach TINA Voice is your personal tone! No two people write the exact same way! Every writing has a mood, is it a happy, sad, or funny story?

Coach ROB Remember to write as if you are telling an exciting story! Is the reader able to tell that it’s me in my writing? Also, don’t forget to include the mood of the story--How did you feel when you went to the fair?

Student Response Does your writing sound like you would tell it?

PAGE 11 – Student Example with Trait #3: Voice

Element


In this scene, Fairy WriteMother watches as Ivana continues to write her story with Voice.

Text Size, Color

Ivana writes, “I went to the fair in October. It was really cool! I went to the fair with my mom and dad. We had a lot of fun. I saw the elephants. They were so big that they looked like giants! I rode on a roller coaster. It was the one that went really fast! I ate lots of food. I had lemonade. I ate a corn dog with cheese. I was so full. When it was dark, we saw fireworks. They were really pretty. I had fun. I think you should go to the fair too!”

Coach TINA Imagine telling your story to a friend. What would you say? Write your story like you would say it.

Coach ROB Remember to include voice in your writing. Can the reader tell that it’s you and hear the mood in your story?

Student Response What mood does your story show? Happy? Excited? Sad? Tired? Determined? Scared?

Student Checklist with Trait #3: Voice

Element


Checklist: Does my writing sound like me? Did I show my mood in my story?

Text Size, Color

Ivana reads her story out loud to herself. As she reads she is asking herself, “Does this sound like something I would say?”

Coach TINA Use the checklist to see if your writing sounds like you and you are showing the mood in your story.

Coach ROB Remember the information that Tina Trait has discussed with you about Ideas, Organization, and Voice. You are doing a great job!


PAGE 13 – Introduction to Trait #4: Word Choice

Element


In this scene, Fairy WriteMother and IVANA are surrounded by a bunch of words.

Text Size, Color

“Now that you have a great story, that stays on topic and sounds like you, you have to spice it up a little by using our fourth trait, Word Choice,” says Fairy WriteMother. “You can change some of those words by finding their synonyms. It will make your writing sound AMAZING, instead of just GOOD.”

Coach TINA Word choice is the vocabulary words you use to describe the story. Use your senses to think about describing words.

Coach ROB Remember to use colorful and interesting words. Are you speaking to the reader in a clear way? Have you used the “Word Wall” words that you’ve learned this year correctly? Are the words describing your trip to the fair? Could the reader visualize a picture with the words that you’re using in your story?

Student Response Did you use some really interesting words that help to make a picture in the readers’ minds?

Student Example with Trait #4: Word Choice

Element


Fairy WriteMother and IVANA continue with Word Choice as they are surrounded by a bunch of words.

Text Size, Color

“Okay, so now I have to change some of my words,” says Ivana. “I went to the fair in October. It was really a freezing night! I went to the fair with my mom and dad. We had a spectacular time! I saw the huge, gray, elephants. They were so enormous that they looked like giants! I rode on a scary roller coaster, called the Screwdriver.. It was the one that went really fast! I ate lots of food. I had a large lemonade made with real lemons and lots of sugar. I ate a corn dog with cheese. I ate so much that my stomach hurt! When it was dark, we saw fireworks that lit up the sky! They were really pretty. I had so much fun. I think you should go to the fair too!”

Coach TINA Try to use interesting words instead of ordinary words, and begin your sentences in different ways, too.

Coach ROB Remember to speak to the reader in a clear way using describing words from our classroom “Word Wall”. Speak to the reader so that they can visualize your trip to the fair.

Student Response

PAGE 15 – Student Checklist with Trait #4: Word Choice

Element


Checklist: Did I begin my sentences different ways? Did I use interesting words instead of ordinary words?

Text Size, Color

“Now it’s your turn,” states Fairy WriteMother, “Can you change your words into interesting words?”

Coach TINA

Coach ROB Remember the information that Tina Trait has taught you about Ideas, Organization, Voice, and Word Choice. Are the words colorful, interesting, and describing words? Your story sure is coming along and sounds great!

Student Response

Introduction to Trait #5: Sentence Fluency

Element


Fairy WriteMother with Ivana Rulers and Music Notes

Text Size, Color

“Ivana, have you ever listened to music?” asked Fairy WriteMother. “You know how one word just flows with the rest, well that is our next trait which is Sentence Fluency. Check the beginning of your sentences to make sure they all start in a different way. If they do, then you have sentence fluency.”

Coach TINA Sentence fluency is the flow of your writing. Sentences should begin differently.

Coach ROB Does your story sound smooth when you read it aloud? Are your sentences in a logical order? Do your sentences vary in length? Do they begin and end differently?

Student Response

PAGE 17 – Student Example with Trait #5: Sentence Fluency

Element


Fairy WriteMother and Ivana Ivana continues to write her story about going to the fair.

Text Size, Color

Ivana explicitly writes, “It was a freezing night in October and I went to the fair with my mom and dad. We had a spectacular time! The first thing that we did was walk into a huge tent, and there I saw the huge, gray, elephants. They were so enormous that they looked like giants! My favorite part was when I got to ride on a scary roller coaster, called the Screwdriver. It went so fast that I thought I was going to fly out! I ate lots of food. My dad bought me a large lemonade made with real lemons and lots of sugar. One of the best things to eat at the fair is a corn dog with cheese. I ate so much that my stomach hurt! When it was dark we saw fireworks that lit up the sky! They were all really pretty. I had fun. I think you should go to the fair too!”

Coach TINA Do all of your sentences begin with ‘I’?

Coach ROB Remember to place your sentences in a logical order and also begin the sentences with different words and varying lengths.

Student Response

Student Checklist with Trait #5: Sentence Fluency

Element


Checklist: Did I begin my sentences different ways? Does my writing sound smooth and flow like music? Can my writing be read aloud easily?

Text Size, Color

Check your writing using the checklist. Read your story out loud and make sure it makes sense!

Coach TINA The checklist will help you remember what is important about sentence fluency.

Coach ROB Remember the information that Tina Trait has explained to you about Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, and Sentence Fluency. Wow! You have really impressed me as you’ve learned about these traits and displayed them in your writing!

Student Response

PAGE 19 – Introduction to Trait #6: Conventions

Element


In this scene, Fairy WriteMother introduces the last trait, Conventions, to Ivana with a Red Pen in her hand.

Text Size, Color

“Ivana, I am very proud of you,” states Fairy WriteMother. “You have done such a fantastic job creating a story about going to the fair, and I have learned so much! There is just one more thing that you have to do. You need to check over your writing for mistakes. The last trait we are going to explore is called, Conventions.”

Coach TINA The last trait, conventions, requires you to look at your story and determine errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. I know you’re tired, but this step is very important so make sure that you edit and proofread your story!

Coach ROB Remember to check your writing and make sure ALL of the words are spelled correctly. Did you use capital letters at the beginning of your sentences and for important words? Did you display the correct punctuation at the end of your sentences? Have you edited and proofread your story?

Student Response

Student Example with Trait #6: Conventions

Element


Fairy WriteMother accompanies Ivana as she checks over her story.

Text Size, Color

THIS WILL BE THE EDITED VERSION OF THE PAPER. Ivana proofreads and edits her story searching for errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. It was a freezing night in October and I went to the fair with my mom and dad. We had a spectacular time! The first thing that we did was walk into a huge tent, and there I saw the huge, gray, elephants. They were so enormous that they looked like giants! My favorite part was when I got to ride on a scary roller coaster, called the Screwdriver. It went so fast that I thought I was going to fly out! I enjoyed lots of food. My dad bought me a large lemonade made with real lemons and lots of sugar. One of the best things to eat the fair is a corn dog with cheese. I ate so much that my stomach hurt! When it was dark we saw fireworks that lit up the entire sky! They were really pretty. I had so much fun. I think you should go to the fair too!

Coach TINA You want to make sure that you are using the information that we have learned this year during our writing lessons.

Coach ROB Remember to check for errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Student Response

PAGE 21 – Student Checklist with Trait #6: Conventions

Element


Checklist: Did I spell the “No Excuses” words correctly? Did I begin all sentences with capitals and end all sentences with the correct punctuation? Did I reread my story?

Text / Size, Color Use this list to check your writing for proper conventions.

Coach TINA The 6+ Writing Traits help us remember ALL of the important parts of our writing!

Coach ROB Remember the information that Tina Trait has explained and discussed with you about all of the 6+ Writing Traits (Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions). I can really see that you have learned a great deal of information with your writing today. You are such a star writer! Write On!

Conclusion of the 6+ Writing Traits – IVANA is SUCCESSFUL WITH ALL OF THE TRAITS

Element


Finally, Ivana and Fairy WriteMother are back in the classroom together to discuss Ivana’s success.

Text Size, Color

“Wow Ivana, I am so proud of you,” says Fairy WriteMother. “You have done such a fantastic job using all of the 6+ Writing Traits to write your story. It wasn’t that hard, was it?” “No, it was actually really easy once I put it into steps” replies Ivana, “kind of like solving a puzzle.”

Coach TINA Your story shows exemplary writing because you learned and applied each of the 6+ Writing Traits.

Coach ROB Remember these traits when you begin to write your next story! Great job, Ivana, Write On!

Student Response

storyboard team[1]

Education

color writing traits

effective writing

writing genre

writing samples

student ivana right

writing traits sans

writing sans serif

information ivana right