Look at good writing in any genre, and you'll find clear evidence of these traits. This book-written by the leading auhority on the 6+1 trait model-contain all the tools you need to assess student writing for the traits and plan instruction. You'll find detailed definitions of each trait, scoring guides, sample student papers with running commentary, and focus lessons and activities. No other book explores the model in such depth or provides as many resources to bring it alive in the classroom.