Daily 6 Trait Writing Gr 3

Give your third-graders the fun and focused writing practice they need to become strong and successful writers. The 125 engaging, 10- to 15-minute lessons support any writing program.

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.

Trait #1 – Ideas

• Week 1: Choosing a Strong Idea
• Week 2: Writing a Topic Sentence
• Week 3: Using the 5 Ws to Add Details
• Week 4: Choosing Strong Details
• Week 5: Sticking to Your Topic

Trait #2 – Organization

• Week 1: Beginning, Middle, and End
• Week 2: Putting Things in the Right Order
• Week 3: Grouping Together Ideas and Details
• Week 4: Grouping by How Things Are Alike or Different
• Week 5: Choosing Which Way to Organize Your Writing

Trait #3 – Word Choice

• Week 1: Choosing Strong Verbs and Adverbs
• Week 2: Choosing Colorful Adjectives
• Week 3: Telling Exactly Who or What
• Week 4: Using Similes and Metaphors
• Week 5: Getting the Reader’s Attention

Trait #4 – Sentence Fluency

• Week 1: Varying Your Sentences
• Week 2: Combining Sentences
• Week 3: Revising Run-on and Rambling Sentences
• Week 4: More Ways to Combine Sentences
• Week 5: Writing a Smooth Paragraph

Trait #5 – Voice

• Week 1: Examining Different Writing Styles
• Week 2: Using Formal and Informal Language
• Week 3: Creating a Mood
• Week 4: Writing from Different Points of View
• Week 5: Developing Your Own Voice