Daily 6 Trait Writing Gr 2

Give your second-graders the fun and focused writing practice they need to become strong and successful writers. Thanks to engaging art, topics, and activities, even primary writers can practice the six traits of writing!

25 weeks of instruction cover the following trait-based writing skills. The sixth trait, Conventions (following the rules of writing), is taught through all lessons.

Trail #1 – Ideas

• Week 1: Choose a Good Topic
• Week 2: Add Details
• Week 3: Choose Better Details
• Week 4: Stick to the Topic
• Week 5: Review

Trait #2 – Organization

• Week 1: Put Things in the Right Order
• Week 2: Beginning, Middle, and End
• Week 3: Group Together Ideas and Details
• Week 4: Group by How Things Are the Same or Different
• Week 5: Review

Trait #3 – Word Choice

• Week 1: Use Strong Verbs
• Week 2: Describe the Action
• Week 3: Use Adjectives
• Week 4: Use Exact Nouns
• Week 5: Review

Trait #4 – Sentence Fluency

• Week 1: Write a Sentence
• Week 2: Write Longer Sentences
• Week 3: Fix Run-on and Rambling Sentences
• Week 4: Combine Choppy Sentences
• Week 5: Review

Trait #5 – Voice

• Week 1: Use Formal and Informal Language
• Week 2: Use Different Writing Styles
• Week 3: Create a Mood
• Week 4: Write from Different Points of View
• Week 5: Review