6 Traits of Writing Lesson to Promote Battle of the Books titles

1. Photocopy the first 4 pages of chapter 1 of the book you want to promote. Provide a copy for each student with highlighters, markers, etc.

2. Introduce the Six Traits of Writing and the Trait you want to promote: Ideas, Voice, or Word Choice.

3. Read the text together, pointing out examples of the trait(s) as you read.

4. After reading, have students work with a partner or table group and highlight examples of trait(s). 

5. Have students make a mini poster of traits and share/post.