Using Benchmark Papers to Teach Writing With the Traits: Grades K–2: Student Writing Samples With Scores and Explanations, Model Lessons, and ... for Teaching Revision and Editing Skills - Softcover

Culham, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0545138396 ISBN 13: 9780545138390

Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies), 2010

Synopsis

Trait expert Ruth Culham has culled papers from diverse K-2 classrooms and collated them here into a unique trait-based teaching resource. Each paper is scored by trait and includes teacher commentary explaining the evaluation based on Culham’s scoring guides, which are included in the book. You’ll find six papers per trait, spanning the grading continuum from low to high. Put papers on the overhead or Smartboard as models for a whole-class writing lesson, make copies for small-group discussions of a trait, invite students to critique or rank papers . . . these are just a few of the possibilities. All papers are included in two versions—original and with teacher comments.

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About the Author

Ruth Culham, Ed.D., is the president of the Culham Writing Company and former Unit Manager of the Assessment Program at Education Northwest in Portland, Oregon. She is the recognized expert in the traits of writing field and author of many professional resources published by Scholastic, including 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide, Grades 3 and Up; 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades; and Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for Middle School, winner of the 2011 Teacher's Choice award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies)
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545138396
• ISBN 13: 9780545138390
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96