Received: from [209.75.187.203] (HELO ) by MDCCLXXVI.com (Stalker SMTP Server 1.8b6) with SMTP id S.0000309922 for <6Tarchive@CyberSpaces.net>; Sun, 05 Sep 1999 23:10:03 -0700 Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 23:10:01 -0700 Subject: 6Traits Digest #68 - 09/05/99 From: "SixTraitsMailring" <6Traits@> To: "SixTraitsMailring" <6Traits@> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable Sender: <6Traits@> Precedence: Bulk List-Software: LetterRip Pro 3.0.6 by Fog City Software, Inc. List-Subscribe: List-Digest: List-Unsubscribe: Message-Id: 6Traits Digest #68 - Sunday, September 5, 1999 Re: 6Traits Plus 1 by "Barbara D. Martin" (no subject) by "shelley warren" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: 6Traits Plus 1 From: "Barbara D. Martin" Date: Sun, 05 Sep 1999 12:52:16 -0700 Susan, I found this for the 6 Traits plus 1 but I don't remember where!!!! (I thought I had saved referencd to the site--I always try to, but, no luck in finding it again! Anyway, it may give you an idea! =20 Barbara PRESENTATION (optional) 5 The form and presentation of the text enhances the ability for the reader to understand and connect with the message. It is pleasing to the = eye. A. If handwritten (either cursive or printed), the slant is consistent, letters are clearly formed, spacing is uniform between words, and the text is easy to read. B. If word-processed, there is appropriate use of fonts and font sizes which invites the reader into the text. C. The use of white space on the page (spacing, margins, etc.) allows the intended audience to easily focus on the text and message without distractions. There is just the right amount of balance of white space and text on the page. The formatting suits the purpose for writing. D. The use of a title, side heads, page numbering, bullets, and evidence of correct use of a style sheet (when appropriate) makes it easy for the reader to access the desired information and text. These markers allow the hierarchy of information to be clear to the reader. E. When appropriate to the purpose and audience, there is effective integration of text and illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, tables, etc. There is clear alignment between the text and visuals. The visuals support and clarify important information or key points made in the text. 3 The writer=92s message is understandable in this format. A. Handwriting is readable, although there may be discrepancies in letter shape and form, slant, and spacing that may make some words or passages easier to read than others. B. Experimentation with fonts and font sizes is successful in some places, but begins to get fussy and cluttered in others. The effect is not consistent throughout the text. C. While margins may be present, some text may crowd the edges. Consistent spacing is applied, although a different choice may make text more accessible (e.g. single, double, or triple spacing). D. Although some markers are present (titles, numbering, bullets, side heads, etc.) they are not used to their fullest potential as a guide for the reader to access the greatest meaning from the text. E. An attempt is made to integrate visuals and the text although the connections may be limited. 1 The reader receives a garbled message due to problems relating to the presentation of the text. A. Because the letters are irregularly slanted, formed inconsistently, or incorrectly, and the spacing is unbalanced or not even present, it is very difficult to read and understand the text. B. The writer has gone wild with multiple fonts and font sizes. It is a major distraction to the reader. C. The spacing is random and confusing to the reader. There may be little or no white space on the page. D. Lack of markers (title, page numbering, bullets, side heads, etc.) leave the reader wondering how one section connects to another and why the text is organized in this manner on the page. E. The visuals do not support or further illustrate key ideas presented in the text. They may be misleading, indecipherable, or too complex to be understood. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: From: "shelley warren" Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 14:38:08 -0700 (PDT) Here is a poem that could possibly be used when teaching the trait of voice to older students. I know writing and speaking are very different but I thought it conveyed the message well in written language. Tone Of Voice It's not so much what you say As the manner in which you say it; It's not so much the language you use As the tone in which you convey it; "Come here!" I sharply said, And the child cowered and wept. "Come here," I said-- He looked and smiled And straight to my lap he crept. Words may be mild and fair And the tone may pierce like a dart; Words may be soft as the summer air But the tone may break a heart; For words come from the mind Grow by study and art-- But tone leaps from the inner self Revealing the state of the heart. Whether you know it or not, Whether you mean or care, Gentleness, kindness, love and hate, Envy, anger, are there. Then, would you quarrels avoid And peace and love rejoice? Keep anger not only out of your words-- ~unknown __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- End of 6Traits Digest -- To unsubscribe, send any message at all to: 6Traits-off@. Archive of past digests is at: