Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits: K-2

Good teachers have long recognized the power of using picture books as models of good writing. The short, focused, and tightly woven text mirrors the kind of writing they want their students to be doing. In this essential resource, the authors have organized by trait more than 150 annotations of new and classic books that will delight young students-and inspire powerful writing. Peppered throughout are 18 step-by-step, trait-focused lessons based on specific books.

Ruth Culham is a former classroom teacher and nationally recognized expert in the area of writing assessment. She is the author of the popular 6+1 Traits of Writing model, used throughout the United States and the world as an essential tool for evaluating student writing and planning instruction. Ruth is currently the unit manager for the assessment program at Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.

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