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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing With the Traits: K–2: An Annotated Bibliography of More Than 150 Mentor Texts With Teacher-Tested Lessons
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 studentsNand inspire powerful writing. Peppered throughout are 18 step-by-step, trait-focused lessons based on specific books. For use with Grades K-2.
112 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2008
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Ruth Culham
104 books16 followersRuth Culham, aka The Trait Lady, is the president of The Culham Writing Company and former Unit Manager of the Assessment Program at Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (recently renamed Education Northwest) in Portland, Oregon.
She is the recognized expert in the traits of writing assessment field and author of numerous professional resources published by Scholastic, including 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide, Grades 3 and Up; 6+1 Traits of Writing for the Primary Grades; Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for Middle School, and Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits.
As a pioneering researcher in this field, she creates and conducts teacher workshops and videos, designs national and international institutes for writing assessment and instruction, and provides professional development to teachers at local and district levels.
Ruth was named Teacher of the Year in Montana, the highlight of her 19-year teaching career. Ruth holds specialty degrees in Library Science and Elementary, Middle, and Secondary English Education. She has a Masters degree in Teaching English and an Ed.D. in Educational Administration.
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She is the recognized expert in the traits of writing assessment field and author of numerous professional resources published by Scholastic, including 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide, Grades 3 and Up; 6+1 Traits of Writing for the Primary Grades; Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for Middle School, and Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits.
As a pioneering researcher in this field, she creates and conducts teacher workshops and videos, designs national and international institutes for writing assessment and instruction, and provides professional development to teachers at local and district levels.
Ruth was named Teacher of the Year in Montana, the highlight of her 19-year teaching career. Ruth holds specialty degrees in Library Science and Elementary, Middle, and Secondary English Education. She has a Masters degree in Teaching English and an Ed.D. in Educational Administration.
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June 23, 2012Culham, R. & Coutu, R. (2008). Using picture books to teach writing with the traits: K-2: An annotated bibliography of more than 150 mentor texts with teacher-tested lessons. New York: Scholastic Teaching Resources.
Citation by: Margie Findley
Type of Reference: Bibliography
Call Number: 407.8 C967u GrK-2
Description: Annotated bibliographies of books which inspire children to write.
Relevance and Relationship: For $10.68 a book full of books to help students learn to write better and lesson plans using the resources.
Purpose: Once again focusing on selecting books for collections, this one focuses specifically on the subject of writing.
Validity: Scholastic is known for publishing a wide range of books for educational use. Updates to this book will be needed as new resources are written, new technologies emerge, and due to changes in culture.
Format: A 112 page paperback book for grades k-2 lesson planning.
Arrangement and Presentation: Throughout the 112 pages are lists of resources for teaching certain traits of writing. Lesson plans with step-by-step instructions for using the resources. The presentation of this book is much more appealing than many others on similar topics.
Diversity: Includes a diverse selection of resources for planning lessons.
Professional Review: Heitman, J. (2005). Using Picture Books to Teach Writing Skills. Library Media Connection, 23(7), 36. The review is not specific to this book, but to the concept of using picture books to teach writing.
Citation by: Margie Findley
Type of Reference: Bibliography
Call Number: 407.8 C967u GrK-2
Description: Annotated bibliographies of books which inspire children to write.
Relevance and Relationship: For $10.68 a book full of books to help students learn to write better and lesson plans using the resources.
Purpose: Once again focusing on selecting books for collections, this one focuses specifically on the subject of writing.
Validity: Scholastic is known for publishing a wide range of books for educational use. Updates to this book will be needed as new resources are written, new technologies emerge, and due to changes in culture.
Format: A 112 page paperback book for grades k-2 lesson planning.
Arrangement and Presentation: Throughout the 112 pages are lists of resources for teaching certain traits of writing. Lesson plans with step-by-step instructions for using the resources. The presentation of this book is much more appealing than many others on similar topics.
Diversity: Includes a diverse selection of resources for planning lessons.
Professional Review: Heitman, J. (2005). Using Picture Books to Teach Writing Skills. Library Media Connection, 23(7), 36. The review is not specific to this book, but to the concept of using picture books to teach writing.
April 25, 2016
Calham, R. & Coutu, R. (2008). Using picture books to teach writing with the traits: K-2: an annotated bibliography of more than 150 mentor texts with teacher-tested lessons. New York: Scholastic teaching resource.
Citation by: Rachel Vessels
Type of Reference: Bibliography
Call Number: 372 7044 Cal 2008
Content/Scope: 112 pages focused on K-2 resources to use in the classroom. 150 annotations to inspire students to use new and classic books to inspire their own wiritng abilities.
Accuracy/Authority/ Bias: Scholastic is known the world-around. With their picture books, chapter books, teacher references and most famously their book fairs.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arranged by chapters with picture books. Each chapter gives you detailed ideas how to execute a lesson using simple pictures to entice young students to read, write and think on their own.
Relation to Other Books: There are hundreds of teaching resources of out there. This one comes from reputable source and uses a wide range of resources.
Accessibility/Diversity: This bibliography is very diverse in its sketches and simple non-discriminatory vocabulary.
Cost: $15.97
Professional Review: Jachles, Libby. (2008). Using picture books to teach writing with the traits: K-2: an annotated bibliography of more than 150 mentor texts with teacher-tested lessons.
Citation by: Rachel Vessels
Type of Reference: Bibliography
Call Number: 372 7044 Cal 2008
Content/Scope: 112 pages focused on K-2 resources to use in the classroom. 150 annotations to inspire students to use new and classic books to inspire their own wiritng abilities.
Accuracy/Authority/ Bias: Scholastic is known the world-around. With their picture books, chapter books, teacher references and most famously their book fairs.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arranged by chapters with picture books. Each chapter gives you detailed ideas how to execute a lesson using simple pictures to entice young students to read, write and think on their own.
Relation to Other Books: There are hundreds of teaching resources of out there. This one comes from reputable source and uses a wide range of resources.
Accessibility/Diversity: This bibliography is very diverse in its sketches and simple non-discriminatory vocabulary.
Cost: $15.97
Professional Review: Jachles, Libby. (2008). Using picture books to teach writing with the traits: K-2: an annotated bibliography of more than 150 mentor texts with teacher-tested lessons.
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