TEDX1842X - Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing
Course Description
This course, The Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing, will discuss why writing is important and why teachers should include writing as often as possible in all content areas. The course will also include practical applications for assessing and teaching writing, including teaching students how to self-assess their own writing. The first chapter of this course will discuss why teaching writing is important and give you an introduction to the Six Traits of Writing model. Through chapters 2, 3, and 4 we will discuss the elements of the Six Traits of Writing model. Throughout those elements we will look at practical ways to use this model in your classroom.
View Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing syllabus for additional information.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- No prior experience required.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Chapter 1: Why Teach Writing?
- In this introductory chapter, we delve into the significance of writing education and the evolution of the Six Traits of Writing model. You will be equipped to critically assess the role of writing in literacy and professional fields and to exhibit a comprehensive grasp of the theoretical underpinnings of the Six Traits of Writing model.
- Chapter 2: Ideas & Organization
- Writing serves not only as a conduit for rendering our thoughts and learning tangible and comprehensible to others but also as a tool to clarify and shape our own ideas. Beyond its functional importance, writing acts as a medium of entertainment. Among the numerous pedagogical approaches to writing instruction, the enduring Six Traits writing model remains a cornerstone of educational practice and is the central theme of this course. Specifically, this chapter will concentrate on the initial two components of the model: “Ideas” and “Organization,” providing an in-depth exploration of these fundamental elements.
- Chapter 3: Voice & Words
- With a foundation laid for what to write and how to structure it, the next step for educators is to guide students in cultivating a unique voice and selecting the most effective words. It’s crucial to build upon, not bypass, the groundwork of ideas and organization. These steps may be laborious, but they are vital for creating rich and nuanced written pieces. This chapter will delve into “Voice” and “Word Choice,” the subsequent two pillars of the Six Traits of Writing, and will provide focused instruction about enhancing these elements.
- Chapter 4: Fluency & Conventions
- Sentence fluency pertains to using diverse sentence structures to imbue our writing with rhythm and flow, making it engaging and enjoyable to read. It is the element that sustains reader interest through its musicality. Alongside “Sentence Fluency,” the other key component addressed in this chapter is “Conventions,” which includes the mechanics of writing that ensure clarity and correctness. This chapter will concentrate on these elements, with an additional focus on applying writing skills across various disciplines and content areas.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze how to integrate teaching the elements of the Six Traits of Writing
- Integrate assessing the elements of the Six Traits of Writing
- Analyze how to integrate teaching the ideas of writing
- Analyze how to integrate teaching the organization of writing
- Integrate assessing writing ideas and organization of writing
- Analyze how to integrate teaching finding voice
- Analyze how to integrate teaching word choice
- Integrate assessing writing voice and word choice
- Analyze how to teach sentence fluency
- Analyze how to teach English conventions
- Integrate assessing sentence fluency and conventions
Requirements to Enroll
No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.
Semester Open-Enrollment Schedule:
- Spring = January - April
- Summer = May - August
- Fall = September - December
*Please note that students are only allowed to register max 5 TEDX courses per semester period*
Estimated Time to Completion
This course can be completed in approximately 30 hours of asynchronous work.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 365 days from the date of enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
- CEUs 3.0 National University Continuing Education Units
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce and Community Education, Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion after satisfying the course requirements below:
- Complete all four information sections showing a competent understanding of the material presented in each section.
- Complete all four section examinations, showing a competent understanding of the material presented. You must obtain an overall score of 70% or higher, with no individual exam score below 50%, to pass this course. *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
- Complete a review of any section on which your examination score was below 50%.
- Retake any examination, after completing an information review, to increase that examination score to a minimum of 50%, making sure to also be achieving an overall exam score of a minimum 70% (maximum of three attempts). *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
- Complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course.
Refund Policy
We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.
To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.