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livcg's review
3.0
A good source for mentor texts for the writing classroom, if dated. I don’t use the traits & writing process as strictly as Culham, so the framework wasn’t super useful for me, but could be if you’re into that.
Some own voices texts referenced, but not many.
Some own voices texts referenced, but not many.
kellylove's review
5.0
Transformative text: discusses clearly how to use close reading with close writing, integrating mentor texts.
sorokowskij's review
4.0
A great reference to keep nearby while teaching argument, information, and narrative writing. Good selection of mentor texts and ideas from various authors.
msethna's review
4.0
This book came recommended from teachers who follow a reading / writing workshop approach in their classroom. I found this book very organized and helpful for K-8 teachers. I am not sure I would use many of the resources shared in a high school class (many are picture books) but I appreciated these examples to help me understand how to teach the skills.
debz57a52's review against another edition
4.0
Despite the fact that I'm a high school teacher, I can totally see myself using the majority of these elementary-focused activities. Culham has really thought out the 6 Traits of Writing and has found good, interesting quality texts to match them. What's better, she provides suggestions for discussion questions and extension activities to get the students to really think about the examples and their purpose within the traits of writing. My book is also FULL of notes, marking things I want to do, adding additional resources that are on my secondary-radar, and starring quotes and important sentences. Totally worth my time.