The Impact of 6+1 Traits of Writing Model On Seventh-Grade Students' Fairy Tale Writing Skills and Writing Attitudes: A Mixed Methods Study

Abstract

Previous research highlights the positive effects of the 6+1 traits of the writing model on students' general writing skills; however, its impact on fairy tale writing remains unexplored. This study examines how the 6+1 traits of the writing model affect seventh-grade students' fairy tale writing skills and attitudes. The study group comprised 43 seventh-grade students from a public school in the 2022-2023 academic year. A quasi-experimental design with a control group was used for the quantitative phase, while a case study approach was adopted for the qualitative phase. The experimental group received instruction based on the 6+1 traits writing model, whereas the control group followed traditional methods. Data were collected through the 6+1 analytical writing and assessment scale, a writing attitude scale, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics and hypothesis tests, revealed that the 6+1 traits writing model significantly improved students' fairy tale writing skills (d = 1.15) and writing attitudes (d = 1.57). Qualitative findings supported these results, with students reporting enhanced writing abilities and motivation. Based on these findings, the study recommends integrating the 6+1 traits of the writing model into middle school writing instruction to foster both skill development and positive writing attitudes.