Group+2

Group 2
 * Amanda Crose
 * Megan McLaughlin
 * Melissa Rodriguez
 * Silvia Tijerina

Please click EDIT to enter in this page the agreed score for each trait (**__below).__** Start entering your information below the list of group memebrs. Do not delete the names. Use the DISCUSSION area to discuss until you reach consensus. Click Save to save your changes.

**// __6 + 1 Traits – IDEAS__ · Cat/Dog - SCORE_We would score this as a 1 because of the fact that the text is very repetitious, and the text seems to be random thoughts with no clear point, and it seems vague at the same time. · Earth - SCORE_ We score it as a 3 because the writer's ideas are clear and they stay on topic, the piece is developing but needs more specifics. · Zeena - SCORE_We rate this one a 5 because the writer writes from experience and the paper is clear and focused and shows understanding of the topic.

__6 + 1 Traits – ORGANIZATION__ · To be a good Techer - SCORE_We score this a 1 due to the fact that the sequecing needs a lot of work and is hard to follow. · What are the Qualities of a Good Teacher? - SCORE_We score this one a 5 because the pacing was well controlled, and the writer used transitions, and the introduction and conclusion are present and connected. · A Good Teacher - SCORE_We score this a 5. It is well organized and very detailed and it gets the reader interested.

__6 + 1 Traits – VOICE__ · A Day as a Rain Drop - SCORE_We rate it a 5 because we feel it is engaging, and the writer speaks directly to the reader. The way it is written creates interest and is formative. · One Day I Was Riding - SCORE_We rate it a 1 due to the fact that the writing seems lifeless and the topic is limited. We also feel that the passage has no real audience. · Frogs - SCORE_We score it a 4 becuase it was interesting and engaging as well as makes the reader really think about the topic. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ __6 + 1 Traits – WORD CHOICE__ · Mother is Nice - SCORE_We score it a 1 because the writer used limited vocabularyand is very repetitive. · My Most Rewarding Moment - SCORE_We score this a 5 because the language is effective and appropriate for the audience, as well as engaging to the audience. · A & W - SCORE_We score this a 4, the figurative language is effecitve and helped to create pictures in our head.

__6 + 1 Traits – SENTENCE FLUENCY__ · Bud - SCORE_The sentences are choppy, we give it a score of 1 and we feel the audience would be lost. · Remembering Our Flag - SCORE_We score it a 5, it included a lot of energy in it and the oral reading of this passage would be easy and exciting for the audience to hear. · All About Rabbits - SCORE_We score it a 3, some sentences are too simple, and oral reading of this passage would be difficult.

__6 + 1 Traits – CONVENTIONS__ · Remembering Our Flag The spelling is correct, the punctuation is accurate, we score it a5. · Aunt Leisa Their are some spelling and grammar errors, based on this we give it a score of 3. · What are the Qualities of a Good Teacher? Demonstrates a good grasp of writing conventions and overall the mechanicals are really good, we give it a 3.

CONSENSUS STATEMENT - strengths/weaknesses of the 6 + 1 Traits model: We agree that the grades given to the sample papers were correct. We also agreed that the 6-point rubric is the best because it contains the most options for determining a student’s grade. We would use the six-point rubric because it does allow for more points to be given, but also because it seems it can be used as an evaulation for finding out where the students may be in their developing writing skills. Maybe at older gradeswewould use the four-point rubric because students should know what is expected and how to write an efficient paper. By using rubrics students are aware of what is expected of them, and the teacher is able to give detailed directions of what students must include in their work, based on these facts we all came to a consensus on why it is important to use rubrics in the classroom. //**