The 6+1 (=7???????) Traits of Writing Evaluation

Well, back to typing just what's on my mind. This time I'll be reviewing the Novel with the seve- oh right sorry the 6+1 Traits of Writing.



#1. Ideas and Content.



Whale Talk's Content (although somewhat overused and predictable in some places) did relate to issues that actually matter. Child Abuse, Racism, and Gun Violence all are major issues in the modern world.



#2. Organization



Whale Talk proceeded in a fairly organized manner. Started at the beginning, proceeded chronologically, and ended at the end, throwing in flashbacks at the right time. My only complaint is that there wasn't too much of a transition between chapters.



#3. Voice



Crutcher's individual voice is... easy to connect to. TJ thinks like most teenagers our age, so we kind of...get him. Also he has some humor that a teenager would use, like in this quote where they are all finding goals for their first meet. "I have a goal but it's for Tay Roy: for him not to get sexually assaulted on the deck by any of the female spectators from the opposing schools. Man, that guy looks like a serious hunk in a tank suit. Tay Roy says one of us will be disappointed, because his goal is opposite that."



#4. Word Choice


The word choice used in Whale Talk was decent to say the least, with words that are simple enough so that readers don't hurt themselves trying to pronounce them, but challenging enough to make you take the book seriously.

#5 Sentence Fluency


The sentences in Whale Talk flow smoothly. It's one of those books that you can start reading at ten, then look at the clock and realize that it's midnight and you need to go to bed, but don't want to stop reading.


#6 Conventions

Two words: PUBLISHED BOOK


#+1. Presentation

see #6