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Write Traits®: 6–Trait Instruction and Assessment

Grade(s): K - 12

Write Traits ™

Our dynamic writing workshops, developed by master teacher and author Vicki Spandel, introduce proven assessment and instructional strategies using 6-traits—the key characteristics of good writing:

  • Idea Development
  • Organization
  • Voice
  • Word Choice
  • Sentence Fluency
  • Conventions

Workshop Formats and Pricing

Option 1
Open Enrollment Workshops
Grades 3–12

Open enrollment workshops are offered nationwide.

Two-Day: $295/person

College Credit Available

Option 2
On-site Workshops
Grades K–12

On-site workshops can be tailored to meet your school or district writing instruction goals.

One-Day: $4,100 for up to 50 participants ($82 per person above 50)

Two-Day: $7,300 for up to 50 participants ($142 per person above 50)

Three-Day: $9,400 for up to 50 participants ($182 per person above 50)

College Credit Available

Workshop Objectives

Participants will learn:

  • what the six traits are and how to teach them
  • how the traits support writing process-based instruction
  • how the traits model will improve student writing and prepare students for writing assessments
  • how to implement Write Traits instruction

Workshop Testimonial

"Just when I felt like my teaching had become dry and boring, along came 6-traits. I am leaving this workshop feeling revived and rejuvenated — ready to charge ahead with a new focus."

Marylynn Arthur
Grade 9 Teacher
Marshall High School
Fall Church, VA

"The 6-Trait writing model has empowered our students to think, act, and write like real writers. I left the training session seeing the whole writing process with new eyes. The traits are a recipe for writing that provides students with specific steps to follow."

Sammie Garnett
Panama City, FL

“You took a highly subjective subject to teach and gave us the tools to do it effectively and efficiently. I’m anxious to share all this with my students, helping them discover what I know they possess.”

Penny Deats
Edwardsburg, MI



Workshop Details

Frequently Asked Questions
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Grants & Funding

Workshop Schedule

Related Resources

Write Traits Classroom Kits
Write Traits Advanced
Write Traits Kindergarten

Contact us about your professional development needs:

Ph: 800-825-1739
Fax: 888-302-9390
E-mail: greatservice@hmco.com

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