Monday, January 7, 2013

Six Traits of Writing

Imagine a simple sandwich: two pieces of white bread and one slice of turkey with a little mustard.
Compare that to a gourmet deli sandwich: two asiago cheese buns holding fresh turkey, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and creamy Miracle Whip dressing. Each layer is organized and unites into a delicious bite.
Writing is like making a sandwich.
Bread = Ideas, holds the content together
Turkey = Voice, the central personality
Lettuce = Word Choice, precise and adds color
Tomato = Sentence Fluency, flow keeps reader interested
Miracle Whip = Organization, binds the flavors together
Plate = Conventions, foundation of writing skills

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