Daily 6 Trait Writing Gr 5

Give your fifth-graders the fun and focused writing practice they need to become 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 and Supporting Details
• Week 3: Developing Character, Setting, and Plot Ideas
• Week 4: Elaborating on Ideas and Details
• Week 5: Maintaining Your Focus

Trait #2 – Organization

• Week 1: Sequencing
• Week 2: Organizing Information Logically
• Week 3: Organizing Information to Compare and Contrast
• Week 4: Organizing to Persuade
• Week 5: Choosing Which Way to Organize Your Writing

Trait #3 – Word Choice

• Week 1: Writing About Action
• Week 2: Using Descriptive Language
• Week 3: Using Similes, Metaphors, and Personification
• Week 4: Choosing Words for Your Audience
• Week 5: Getting the Reader’s Attention

Trait #4 – Sentence Fluency

• Week 1: Combining Sentences with Conjunctions
• Week 2: Writing Complex Sentences
• Week 3: Parallel Structure Within a Sentence
• Week 4: Beginning Sentences in Different Ways
• Week 5: Writing a Smooth Paragraph

Trait #5 – Voice

• Week 1: Identifying Different Writing Voices
• Week 2: Using Different Voices for Different Purposes
• Week 3: Using Voice in Poetry
• Week 4: Writing from Different Points of View
• Week 5: Using Voice in Persuasive Writing