Reproducible Forms for the Writing Traits Classroom: K–2 Checklists, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Scoring Sheets and More to Boost Students’ Writing Skills in All Seven Traits

by Culham, Ruth

• ISBN13: 9780439821339
• ISBN10: 0439821339
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Teaching Strategies

Summary

From the author of 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades comes this collection of essential forms for assessing students, planning instruction, communicating with parents, and teaching the writing process. From handy rubrics to weekly planning sheets to letters for encouraging writing at home, all the tools teachers need to make the most of the traits are here, with clear guidelines for using them. For use with Grades K-2.

Author Biography

Ruth Culham, President of The Culham Writing Company and former Assessment Program Unit Manager at Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory in Portland, Oregon, is the recognized expert in the 6+1 Trait Writing assessment field. Ruth is the author of the highly successful 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades, Scholastic, Inc. 2005, as well as the companion books 40 Reproducible Forms for the Writing Traits Classroom, Writing to Prompts in the Trait-Based Classroom: Literature Response, and Writing to Prompts in the Trait-Based Classroom: Content Areas (with Amanda Wheeler).

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(4)
Section 1 Reproducible Writing Traits Forms for Teachers	8	(32)
Rubrics and Assessment Feedback Help	10	(15)
Primary Writing Assessment Scoring Guides	12	(8)
Paper Clipper Scores	20	(1)
Student Feedback Forms	21	(4)
Record-Keeping and Planning Forms	25	(8)
Teacher Contact Record	27	(1)
Evidence of the Traits	28	(1)
Beginning Writer Continuum and Cover	29	(3)
Spelling Record Form	32	(1)
Parent Communication	33	(7)
Dear Parent Letter	34	(1)
Trait Support at Home	35	(4)
Activities to Encourage Writing at Home	39	(1)
Section 2 Reproducible Writing Traits Forms for Students	40	(36)
Student-Friendly Scoring Guides and Scoring Help	41	(10)
Student-Friendly Scoring Guides	42	(7)
Student Writing Cumulative Scoring Sheet	49	(1)
Self-Evaluation and Reflection Form	50	(1)
The Writing Process: Drafting, Revising, and Editing	51	(25)
Sharing My Writing Paper Clippers	54	(1)
Quick Checks for the Traits	55	(2)
Trait Songs	57	(2)
Writing Process Steps	59	(1)
Editor Alert	60	(1)
Peer Conference Guide	61	(1)
Graphic Organizers for Each Trait	62	(14)
Stationery	76