When Organization is strong, the piece begins meaningfully and creates in the writer a sense of anticipation that is, ultimately, systematically fulfilled. Organizational structure can be based on comparison-contrast, deductive logic, point-by-point analysis, development of a central theme, chronological history of an event, or any of a dozen other identifiable patterns. Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning, the pattern and sequence, so long as it fits the central idea. Successful writers do not 'tell' readers things they already know e.g., 'It was a sunny day, and the sky was blue, the clouds were fluffy white вЂ¦' Successful writers 'show' readers that which is normally overlooked writers seek out the extraordinary, the unusual, the unique, the bits and pieces of life that might otherwise be overlooked. The writer chooses details that are interesting, important, and informativeвЂ“often the kinds of details the reader would not normally anticipate or predict. The Ideas are strong when the message is clear, not garbled.

The Ideas are the main message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with all the supporting details that enrich and develop that theme. Presentation-how the writing actually looks on the page.Sentence Fluency-the rhythm and flow of the language.Word Choice-the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning.

Voice-the personal tone and flavor of the author's message.Organization-the internal structure of the piece.The 6+1 Trait В® Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment comprises 6+1 key qualities that define quality writing.

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