Using Picture Books to Teach Writing With the Traits: K-2: An Annotated Bibliography of More Than 150 Mentor Texts With Teacher-Tested Lessons | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ruth Culham, Raymond Coutu
Brand: Scholastic Teaching Resources
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 19954
Media: Paperback
Pages: 112
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Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4
MPN: SC-9780545025119
ISBN: 0545025117
Dewey Decimal Number: 371
EAN: 9780545025119
ASIN: 0545025117
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Good teachers have long recognized the power of using picture books as models of good writing. The short, focused, and tightly woven text mirrors the kind of writing they want their students to be doing. In this essential resource, the authors have organized by trait more than 150 annotations of new and classic books that will delight young students?and inspire powerful writing. Peppered throughout are 18 step-by-step, trait-focused lessons based on specific books.\n\n112 pages 8-1/2" x 11"\nGrades K2
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing With the Traits May 23, 2010
Katie Hachimoto (Oregon)
I think that "Using Picture Books to Teach Writing With the Traits K-2" is a great book. I've seen many books that focus on teaching for 3rd grade and above, but this is the first one that I have seen that focuses on K-2. This book is great because it teaches the writing traits through lesson plans. Each writing trait is divided into a chapter. In each chapter, there is a lesson plan. There are various picture books to support the trait that is being taught in each chapter. Also, each trait has a definition and what students exhibit when they are becoming fluent in the usage of the traits.
I really like this book because of it's organization. It is very simple to use. For example, if I want to teach about voice, I can go to the table of contents in this book, go to page 41 and have a lesson plan/idea ready as well as books listed that support this trait. The books that are recommended to teach these traits are popular books that children like, not out of date. I would highly recommend this book to all teachers for teaching writing in their classrooms!!!!!
 Great specifics April 24, 2010
kk815 (Steamboat Springs, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gives great ideas for those days you are having a block - love how it is broken down by the traits and gives specific lesson ideas that you can go off of.
Using Pictue Booksto Teach Writing With the Traits: K-2 June 16, 2009
Bootsy Pershing (St. Louis, MO)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book for teachers who are finding difficulty teaching writing to young children. Full of great books that most teachers use in their classrooms anyway, this professional book helps to bring picture books to life, while lighting a fire within the young writer.
A perfect way to use Picture books May 27, 2008
Joan G. Servis (Clemson, SC)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ideas for using picture books is so helpful for teachers. Picture books are usually rich with vocabulary and content. Often picture books have an emotional hook. This book is such a help in using that rich resource. Why reinvent the wheel? Just buy this book and plug the ideas into your writing curriculum. I teach third and fourth graders and I can adapt these ideas. Picture books are for all ages.
Nothing But the Best! May 13, 2008
Libby Jachles (Rochester, NY)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
It's here! This is a teaching resource you won't want to be without. New to the traits? This book provides you with a definition of each trait that's user-friendly for teachers and young children. What follows is an annotation of a number of picture books that can be used for the trait. As if that isn't enough, each of the six main traits has three focus lessons and follow-up activities to get you going. For those of us that love teaching with the traits and use them faithfully, this book is an energizer. You'll find new picture books to add to your collection, plus old favorites with new ideas on how to use them.
As a resource person in my school, I'm often asked to do a lesson at the last minute. No problem! I pull out this magic book, look through the lesson, grab a picture book, and I'm good to go. Classroom teachers love the user-friendliness just as much as I do.
Ruth and Ray are to be applauded. In this age of test scores, change, and everything else that's going on, Using Picture Books to Teach Writing With the Traits is a breath of fresh air. It simplifies our teaching lives while making it exciting and fun for teachers and children alike.
Thank you, Ruth and Ray, for yet another excellent teaching resource!
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