Classroom teachers will weave these strategies into their teaching during this school year.  Students will be expected to be able to explain and know how to use these strategies. The following is a brief description of “The Big 6” and “6+1 Problem Solving”.

The Big 6

Based on the idea that the goal of education must be to teach children how to learn and to give them the skills to apply the information to real world situations.  The “Big 6” information skills provide a more formal structure to problem solving.

#1  Task Definition

#2  Information Seeking Strategies

#3  Location and Access of Information

#4  Use of Information

#5  Synthesis

#6  Evaluation

6+1 Writing Traits

The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as create a common vision of what 'good' writing looks like. Teachers and students can use the 6+1 Trait model to pinpoint areas of strength and weakness as they continue to focus on improved writing.

 #1  Ideas:  the main point or storyline

#2  Organization:  the internal structure of the piece

#3  Voice:  evidence of the writer behind the message

#4  Word Choice:  evidence of precision in the use of words

#5  Sentence Fluency:  the rhythm and flow of the language and how it plays to the ear

#6  Conventions:  the mechanical correctness of the piece

+1  Presentation