Traits Writing is a revolutionary writing program from Ruth Culham that helps every student become a capable, confident writer. Built on the cornerstones of writing practices: writing process, writing workshop, and writing traits, Traits Writing with NEW Grade-specific resources, can be put to work every day, week, and month of the school year. Containing carefully timed assessments based on reliable, easy-to-follow scoring guides, Traits Writing shows you how to inform and target writing instruction to meet each student's needs.
Each Grade level includes: • Student Handbook - 25 copies • Student Writing Folder - 25 copies (Grades 3-8) • Teaching Guide • Comments Book (Except for Grade K) • 26 Mentor Texts • Implementation Guide • Posters for every Trait • Trait Songs CD (Grades K-2) • Installation CD for Traitspace, the Companion Website with Support Materials and Author Videos