Using Mentor Texts to Teach 6 + 1 Writing Traits: Mini Lessons for K-8 Teachers

In this book, youll find a wealth of mini lessons designed to improve the quality of students writing. Each lesson uses a key mentor text and spotlights one of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits to allow students to focus on the essential aspects of good writing- Content, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation.