http://thetraits.org/lessonplans.php
Free & downloadable mini-lessons sorted by trait and by grade-level appropriateness. These are fabulous!

http://thetraits.org/scoring_practice.php
This site allows teachers to practice scoring K-12 student writing samples using the 6-Traits Analytic Rubric. Then, you can compare your scores with those of other trait-trained teachers.

http://www.toyingwithwriting.com/TWW/Home.html
Nancy Herta has published two books full of motivating mini-lessons! Toying With Writing and Toying With Writing Two outline mini-lesson strategies that utilize children’s toys (crayons, Matchbox cars, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, etc.) as lesson triggers. The books also identify the 6-Traits connections for each mini-lesson.

http://www.6traits.cyberspaces.net/6traits/
Scroll down this page for many trait resources. There is so much here…trait-based mini-lessons; picture books recommended for teaching the traits; anchor papers for the K-2 classroom; and much more! This site also has some links to other writing trait websites. There is even a link to another trait-teacher page (Ginny Hoover) at the top of this site. Check it out!

http://educationnorthwest.org/webfm_send/145
(PDF Document) K-2 teachers will love this analytic writing rubric that measures growth from pictures & scribbles to multiple sentences.

http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/staff/dehogue/FSSH/6_trait.htm
At the bottom of this webpage, you’ll find a 6-trait rubric customized for narrative writing and a second one for informative writing.

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/6traits.html
There’s a ton here for any writing teacher but especially the 6-Traits teacher.

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