TEACHER RESOURCE SITES


 

Official 6 + 1 Trait of Writing Site
 http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/department.asp?d=1
This is a premiere site for the 6 + 1 writing traits.  It gives detailed definitions of each trait plus excellent lesson plan ideas.
 
The Four Blocks of Teaching Language Arts
http://www.wfu.edu/~cunningh/fourblocks/
This site delves into the four block method of teaching language arts, guided reading, working with words, writing, and self-selected reading.  It contains classroom pictures and great ideas for making this four block method more multilevel.
 
6 + 1 Writing Traits
http://members.fortunecity.com/homework1/0461.html A variety of links to excellent 6 + 1 Traits of Writing sites. It contains sample units, lesson plans for each trait, picture book connections, and assessment formats. 
 
6 + 1 Traits of Writing Rubric
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/6plus1.pdf
Excellent printable rubric for writing.  It contains of rubric for each trait.
 
Lesson Plans using the Traits
http://www.kent.wednet.edu/staff/ljancola/6Trait/lessons.htm
The following are lesson plans and activities that are focused around the 6-Traits. Many of these ideas were created for classes with access to computers.
 

Doctor Math
www.doctormath.com
This site has a wealth of math resources for teachers and students.