Six Traits Writing - Ideas

The first step to Six Traits Writing is  - IDEAS.  Ideas are all about the information we need for our writing.  Good ideas are clear and detailed. I want you to think of your favorite movie.  When we watch a movie, we see clear and detailed pictures.  The movie makes sense as we watch it because there is always a plot and story line. That is what we need to do with our writing.  If we have good ideas, our writing can create pictures in the minds of those who read our work.

You might ask yourself, ‘How do I come up with good ideas?’  We are going to brainstorm a few ideas on your blog.  On your own blog, I want you to make a numbered list.  Next to number one write, ‘My hobbies and interests’.  Next to number two write, ‘Things I know – my knowledge’.  Next to number three write, ‘What I am curious about’.  I want you to write at least three ideas under each category.  The outline of your blog should look like this:

Making a list is something we can do to help us think of ideas on what to write about.  Brainstorming, creating and combining lists is one way to think of ideas to write about.  

I look forward to seeing your lists!