... teaching writing and 6+1 Traits of Writing are most effective when taught as mini-lessons. The 6+1 Traits of Writing rubrics can play an integral part in assessing student’s writing within the ... WI. 28 REFERENCES CONTINUED Sims, D. (2001). Improving Elementary School Students' Writing Using Reading and Writing Integration Strategies. Illinois: Saint Xavier University and ... learning style. “Teachers should use instructional methods grounded in their individual philosophies about teaching writing (Pollington, Wilcox, and Morrison, 2001, p. 262). Traditional writing...