1. One of the Traits of Effective Writing

2. MPS Comprehensive Literacy Framework
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MPS Comprehensive Literacy Framework
Writing
Reading
Agencies
School
Oral Learner
Commu nication
Communicates
Processes
Language
Effectively
Home & Community
Media &
Technology Research &
Inquiry
Re fe rences
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3. COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY FRAMEWORK
Area = Writing
Context = School
Audience = Teachers

4. Components of
Effective Writing
 Ideas
 Organization
 Voice
 Word Choice
 Sentence Fluency and Variety
 Conventions
 Presentation

5. *The components of the
MPS Writing Rubric
are the same areas
found in the Six Trait
Writing Model.
Why do we focus on the
six traits?

6. Presentation is the
finished look of the
writing when it is
ready to share.

7. Elements of Presentation
 Uniform spacing
 Legible and consistent handwriting, or appropriate
use of fonts and sizes if it is word processed
 Appealing use of white space
 Where necessary, use of bullets, numbers, side
headings, and other markers that help readers access
content
 Effective integration of text and illustrations,
photos, charts, graphs, maps, and tables
 Skillful and tasteful use of colors

8. The importance of
presentation…

9. The importance of presentation…
Even if our words are
precise, our ideas are
unique, and our sentences
are correct, the piece will
not be inviting to read
unless the elements of
presentation are exhibited.

10. Presentation in Environmental Print
Think about examples of text and presentation in your environment.
 Which signs and billboards attract your attention?
 Which packages catch your eye at the grocery store?
 How do businesses get your attention when they advertise in the phone book?
 Why do you reach for one CD over another?
 What makes one advertisement on the internet more appealing than another?

11. Presentation
 Presentation combines both verbal and visual
elements. It is the way we illustrate our
message on paper.
 Presentation is often called the “plus one”
Trait as it is not always included as one of
the traits or qualities of effective writing.

12. Presentation
In informal However, all published
writing, writers are aware of the
presentation is importance of presentation,
not imperative. particularly technical
writers who must include
graphs, maps, symbols, and
visual instructions along
with their text.

13. Lessons for the Trait of Presentation
 Design writing tasks that mirror real life. Involve students in creating
classroom newspapers, pamphlets, websites, books of their own, brochures,
newsletters, and flyers.
 Have students create works for a variety of audiences. Ask them to explain
how the presentation changes depending on the audience.
 Ask students to present their work, especially research projects. Include
lessons in PowerPoint and other presentation tools to allow them to share their
ideas with others.
 These suggestions use higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy; they
are also meaningful and engaging.

14. Presentation in Literature
Train of States -By: Peter Sis

15. Presentation in Literature
My Painted
House,
My Friendly
Chicken and Me
-By: Maya Angelou

16. Presentation in Literature
The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups
and The Secret Knowledge of
Grown-Ups: The Second File
-By: David Wisniewski

17. Presentation in Literature
And Then It
Rained--; And
Then the Sun
Came Out
-By: Crescent
Dragonwagon

18. Let’s take a look at student writing.
 Select a student writing sample.
 Select an appropriate presentation
rubric.
 Assess the writing.
 Provide descriptive feedback.
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19. What You Can Do Now
 Verbalize the effectiveness of advertisements in
newspapers and magazines. Point out specific
elements that make the ad “work”.
 Ask students to bring in examples of good
presentation. Create a wall of honor for presentation.
 Provide students with models of strong and weak
presentation, along with the same writing. Ask them
which one they’d rather read—and why.

20. Presentation
When presentation is done
well, all of the traits are pulled
together.

21. The clearer the target,
the better the results.

22. MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Our Goal:
Presentation
All students have the knowledge and
skills needed to hit the target!