What are the 6-traits of writing?

The six traits are nothing new. They are the language for describing the qualities that most writers consider important in good writing. These six traits: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions, provide a common language for teachers, students and parents to talk and think about writing. The 6-trait model of writing assessment and instruction is being implemented in many East Bay Schools as a strategy to improve student writing across the curriculum.