Using Mentor Texts to Teach 6 + 1 Writing Traits

• Chapters with mini-lessons follow consistent pattern for easy application
• Practical resource book for teachers looking to improve students’ writing
• Uses mentor texts from key genres, including graphic novels, to teach narrative, informational, and poetry writing
• Aligned with CCSS
• Chapters organized by grade level to teach well-known 6 + 1 Writing Traits