Six Trait Writing:

Organization


Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing. It doesn't matter what the pattern is, so long as it fits the central idea well. Organizational structure can be based on comparing - contrasting, deductive logic, point-by-point analysis, development of a central theme, chronological history of an event, or any of a dozen other identifiable patterns. When the organization is strong, the piece begins meaningfully and creates in the writer a sense of anticipation, systematically fulfilled. Events proceed logically; information is given to the reader in the right doses at the right times so that the reader never loses interest or "Big picture" - the overriding sense of what the writer is driving at. Connections are strong. the piece closes with a sense of resolution., tying up loose ends, bringing things to closure, answering important questions while still leaving the reader something to think about. The main focus of organization are: