Implementing the Traits of Writing for better learning outcomes
A hands-on and practical workshop on how the traits of writing produces greater learning outcomes for students.
Research reveals that ‘quality’ writing all share six essential components: ideas, organisation, sentence fluency, word choice, voice, conventions, plus presentation.
Trait writing helps students develop a critical writer’s eye and assess the main characteristics of writing independent from one another.
The traits are not a program, but a powerful tool that can be integrated in any writing approach to develop a shared language and understanding of the skills and qualities of good writing.
Workshop Overview
Using student examples, strategies and teacher activities, literacy leaders will have a clear understanding of how the traits of writing support independence and produce greater learning outcomes for students.
What will be covered:
- What are the traits and which skills support them? The traits and skills will be clearly defined in the context of student and mentor text samples.
- Strategies that support skill development. This is the key to success!
- Using a Victorian-aligned trait rubric, participants will assess a student writing sample. We will guide you through each step.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding each trait and the skills that support them.
- Evaluating student writing using a common language.
- Differentiating using evidence based strategies to maximise student learning.
At no additional cost, you will receive:
- Skills-based lessons for each trait to try out in the classroom.
- A powerpoint overview of the traits of writing with summary slides from the workshop.
Details
Melbourne Connect (see map)
8:45am: Doors open.
Please sign in with your QR code and help yourself to tea/coffee.
9am-10:30am:
Implementing the Traits of Writing for better learning outcomes workshop. See Workshop Overview for details.
Optional, 10:30-10:45am:
Please feel free to stay on for 15 minutes for an informal chat as we discuss methods used to assess against the traits of writing, including our approach.
*Mid-morning tea/coffee, light refreshments and pastries will be provided after 10:30am.
- Develop a clear and practical understanding of the traits of writing
- Use best in class teaching practices for better learning outcomes
- Develop a whole school common language and shared understanding of the qualities of good writing
- Assess with consistency and accuracy, across a whole school, using a VIC curriculum aligned trait rubric
- Use data to inform teaching and provide timely and specific feedback to students
- Set individual and achievable writing goals that supports independence and self-reflection
