Scholastic Using Benchmark Papers to Teach Writing with the Traits, Grades 6 to 8

Trait expert Ruth Culham has created a diverse set of papers, assessed and annotated them, and designed an interactive whiteboard CD of exemplars so teachers and students can use them as the focus of trait-based writing instruction. The papers are highlighted by key quality for each trait, making it easy for writers to see what works and what doesn't by simply pressing the color-coded buttons at the bottom of each projected paper on the white board. Can be used with overhead projectors as well. Grades 6-8.

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