... Improving Fourth Grade Students’ Writing Skills With 6+1 Traits of Writing, Graphic Organizers, and Writer’s Workshop Jessica L. Flyte-Rettler ... taken from Writer’s Workshop and 6+1 Traits of Writing improved the transfer of skills into students’ writing (James, et al., 2001). As I implemented lessons and activities, and shared suggested ... WI. 28 41 My review of literature indicates the “melding” of 6+1 Traits of Writing and Writer’s Workshop models will improve students’ writing skills and attitudes (James, et al.,...