5.+Implement+&+Evaluate



In the implementation and evaluation stage, we begin the teaching process using our designed product. We have designed and developed our product and teaching focus (link below) based upon a prior needs assessment. Our teaching focus is the 6+1 Writing Traits. Our target audience is second grade students. In this implementation stage we will train the teachers in the use of our product and begin the instructional process. Expectations are set during this time for the expected skills to be gained through the use of our product, the //Bookbuilder// book. We will gather feedback about our product and its use and effectiveness during this stage, as well. The goals of our book are:
 *  For students to explain each of the 6+1 Writing Traits
 *  For students to determine effective writing by analyzing writing samples
 *  For students to apply the 6+1 traits in their own writings.

**Click here or below to view our 6+ Writing Traits book created with "Bookbuilder."** ** Please click [|here] to complete the survey that we created on our book. We greatly appreciate any feedback that you provide! **

== View the screencast and powerpoint below, about our Bookbuilder Book titled **__Ivana in WriteLand,__** to learn more about using this book with students... ==

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View the writing rubric below and use as an assessment of students writing using the 6+ Writing Traits.


This rubric could aslo be adapted for upper elementary students also using the 6+ writing traits.

**1. How would you rate our book in terms of effectiveness and educational value? **
1 – Unsatisfactory – 0% 2 – Needs Improvement – 0% 3 – Neutral -0% 4 – Satisfactory – 11.1% (1) 5 – Excellent – 89.5% (8) A. Yes – 100% (9) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. Some of the graphics work well with the text and others don’t. – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. Yes – 100% (9) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. Some of the graphics work well with the text and others don’t. – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. The graphics are helpful. – 88.9% (8) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. The graphics are distracting. – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. Some of the graphics are helpful while others are distracting. – 11.1% (1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. Yes – 100% (9) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. Some of the content is explained in a clear and thorough manner. – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. Yes – 88.9% (8) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. Some of the content would help a student to apply the 6+1 Writing Traits to his/her writings. – 11.1% (1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. Yes – 77.8% (7) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. A student would be able to explain some of the traits to someone else, but not all of them. – 22.2% (2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. Yes – 66.7% (6) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. A student would be able to determine if a piece of writing displays some aspects of the 6+1 Writing Traits. – 33.3% (3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">A. Yes – 66.7% (6) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">B. No – 0% <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">C. Some parts are appropriate for second grade students. – 22.2% (2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">D. The content in the book should be used with older elementary students (grades 3-5). – 33.3% (3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Responses: <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">1. None <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">2. I would definitely use this book! I really like it. The only thing you may want to add is an introduction to the coaches, letting readers know to look for them at the bottom of each page AND show them down there on or after the introduction page instead of the very first page. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">3. I would suggest using both auditory and visual material. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">4. I really like the graphics in this book. They are simple but cute. One thing I would say is too much wording. If this book is for a second grader, you will probably need to think about the language. Are they able to read so much and understand all of these? <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">5. I think the book is great in terms of content and images. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">6. CAW: The book is great and just make sure that each page seems to be about the same width/height for the screen. I think the way you worded the questions limits the information you can get from the survey with yes/no answers. Overall, I think you can make sure that the book would stand by itself for 2nd through 5th graders and given the range of students some might need more assistance in writing. I would like to use this book to introduce the special education majors to the 6+1 Writing Traits. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">7. I had never heard of the 6+1 Writing Traits and this book was very informative! <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">8. Great Job! Want to make sure the coaches are visible without scrolling on each page. This book would be useful in the classroom. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">9. Great book with a wealth of information. It explains in depth the way to write a paper. Although I am thinking it is a bit advanced for a second grader. I am not an educator though so it may be on target. As I stated, I am not an educator but if I were, I would certainly use this book.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">2. Do you think that the graphics in our book work well with the text? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">3. Would the graphics in our book help a student to better understand the content? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">4. Do you think the graphics in our book are helpful or distracting? Would a child be distracted while reading the book? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">5. Do you think that the content in our book is explained in a clear and thorough manner? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">6. Would the content in our book help a student to apply the 6+1 Writing Traits to his/her writings? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">7. By viewing our book, do you think a student could effectively explain the 6+1 Writing Traits to someone else? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">8. By viewing our book, do you think a student would be able to determine if a piece of writing displays the 6+1 Writing Traits? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">9. Do you think that the content in our book is appropriate for second grade students? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">10. In your opinion, what needs to be improved or changed in our book? What aspects (if any) need to be revised? Do you think anything should be added or removed from our book? If you’re an educator, would you use this book in your classroom to teach the 6+1 Writing Traits? **

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