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Classroom Workshop, Using the Six-Plus-One Traits Assessment
(15-30 hours)

The widely-used 6+1 Traits approach to writing instruction and assessment can be most effectively taught within a classroom writing workshop. Good assessment must be matched with teaching strategies that help students create strong, meaningful writing. Classroom workshop especially enables teachers to differentiate this instruction to address individual needs, including those of English Language Learners and Special Education Students. A workshop provides opportunities for students to choose topics for writing and books for reading, using scheduled classroom time for focused mini-lessons, writing, reading, and sharing their work. They learn to collaborate with classmates, keep track of their own progress, and self-evaluate.

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