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Concept: Sentence Fluency (as part of the 6+1 Writing Traits rubric)…
Concept: Sentence Fluency
(as part of the 6+1 Writing Traits rubric)
Definition
The ability for a student to use varying sentence lengths and patterns in their writing through the use of multiple sentence types.
SENTENCE TYPES
Simple
contains a subject and verb
one, independent clause
Compound
consists of two or more independent clauses
FANBOYS
Complex
has at least one dependent clause and one independent clause
AAAWWUBBIS
Relates to...
real-world writing purposes found within the English 1 Writing Workshop curriculum
... but can be utilized in writing across ALL disciplines
Misconceptions/Confusion & Strategies
Related Vocabulary
pre-teaching through word of the week
visuals
manipulatives
images and videos
online tutoring programs/interventions
IXL
NoRedInk
Varying expectations from teacher to teacher/level to level
Consistency is KEY-- we need to continue to make improvements towards common language/expectations for freshmen-seniors at the high school level.