6 Trait Power Write

A breakthrough online instructional tool to manage the writing process across the curriculum

All Content Areas,

All Teachers, All Students

Grades 4-12

Online Program! Access anywhere there is Internet—home, school, anywhere! Mac or PC

This research-based writing program guides students through the complete writing process for all types of writing, helping students of all abilities break down composing into manageable tasks.

Consistent terminology and systematic instruction
6 Traits of Writing instruction embedded
26 forms of writing, including journals and logs
33 interactive graphic organizers
Support for existing classroom materials
Cross-curricular, research-based writing instruction and management
Relevant integration of instructional technology

Benefits for Students	Benefits for Teachers
Flexibility—print and write or type and save	Create and customize assignments for targeted instruction
Application and internalization of effective writing strategies	Easily differentiate instruction through assignment customization
Self-assessment and goal setting	Monitor and assess student writing online
Portfolio management of selected best writing	Save time with online writing instruction and assessment management
Management of writing in progress and completed writing	Manage student writing and instruction

Types of Writing
expository— compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, summary, how to, letters, research, book reviews persuasive— persuasive, argumentative, book reviews timed writing practice— practice for state writing tests	descriptive writing— describe a person, place, event, thing; poetry narrative— personal narrative, short story quick writes— journal, reading log, learning log