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=Welcome to the EDU343-6plus1Traits wiki. You will use this wiki to work with your group to complete the tasks for each trait.=
 * 1) Click the **"What Group am I in?"** page link located on the left side of this window to learn to which group you have been assigned to collaborate with for this online session #3.
 * 2) Next, click the appropriate Group # link to access your group page and work with the group members.
 * 3) Click the **DISCUSSION** tab on each group page and **__use that area to discuss with your group members until you reach consensus__**.
 * 4) After you have reached consensus regarding the score for each of the writing samples, return to the Group **__Page__** and post the grade/point value you agreed as a group for each trait on your Group PAGE.
 * 5) To enter information on the Group Page area, please click the **EDIT** tab located at the right side of the page.
 * 6) When you finish entering the information on the page, click **Save** remember to save the change made on the page as you move through each trait..
 * //__BELOW you will find the instructions to complete your work for each specific trait.__//**

1.) Review the “Scoring Guide” for Ideas in your blue folder. 2.) With your group members discuss each of the 3 student essays – in terms of “Ideas”. 3.) Using language and evidence from the rubric, come to a consensus and assign a grade/point value to each of the 3 student essays: · Cat/Dog  · Earth  · Zeena
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – IDEAS __//**

1.) Review the “Scoring Guide” for Organization in your blue folder. 2.) With your group members discuss each of the 3 student essays – in terms of “Organization”. 3.) Using language and evidence from the rubric, come to a consensus and assign a grade/point value to each of the 3 student essays: · To be a good Techer  · What are the Qualities of a Good Teacher?  · A Good Teacher
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – ORGANIZATION __//**

1.) Review the “Scoring Guide” for Voice in your blue folder. 2.) With your group members discuss each of the 3 student essays – in terms of “Voice”. 3.) Using language and evidence from the rubric, come to a consensus and assign a grade/point value to each of the 3 student essays: · A Day as a Rain Drop  · One Day I Was Riding  · Frogs ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­  1.) Review the “Scoring Guide” for Word Choice in your blue folder. 2.) With your group members discuss each of the 3 student essays – in terms of “Word Choice”. 3.) Using language and evidence from the rubric, come to a consensus and assign a grade/point value to each of the 3 student essays: · Mother is Nice · My Most Rewarding Moment · A & W
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – VOICE __//**
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – WORD CHOICE __//**

1.) Review the “Scoring Guide” for Sentence Fluency in your blue folder. 2.) With your group members discuss each of the 3 student essays – in terms of “Sentence Fluency”. 3.) Using language and evidence from the rubric, come to a consensus and assign a grade/point value to each of the 3 student essays: · Bud  · Remembering Our Flag  · All About Rabbits
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – SENTENCE FLUENCY __//**

1.) Review the “Scoring Guide” for Conventions in your blue folder. 2.) With your group members discuss each of the 3 student essays – in terms of “Conventions”. 3.) Using language and evidence from the rubric, come to a consensus and assign a grade/point value to each of the 3 student essays: · Remembering Our Flag  · Aunt Leisa  · What are the Qualities of a Good Teacher?
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – CONVENTIONS __//**

In this section of your blue folder – please read and reflect on the various examples and scoring of essay presentations. Discuss with your group members your expectations for “Presentation” in your future classroom.
 * //__ 6 + 1 Traits – PRESENTATION __//**

ALSO – review the 4-5-6 point expanded rubrics. Discuss your preferences with your group members. On the Group Page post a consensus summary of what your group sees as the strengths and/or weaknesses of the 6 + 1 Traits framework for teaching and assessing writing.