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**July 21-22, 2010**
 * Days 3-4: Year 3 Teacher Academy**
 * AND**
 * The Write Direction: Tools and Tips for Content Area Writing** **__Learning Targets:__**
 * I can list the six traits of writing and describe the qualities of each.
 * I can assess samples of student writing for each trait using a rubric.
 * I can use mentor text to teach students how to improve their writing.
 * I can explain how writing can be used to support and improve student learning.
 * I can develop trait-based writing assignments and activities.

Six Traits of Quality Writing
 * Ideas
 * Organization
 * Word Choice
 * Voice
 * Sentence Fluency
 * Conventions







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