This textbook was written by two of the current, foremost people in Six Traits: Vicki Spandel and Richard Stiggins. It covers the information often learned in Six Trait training workshops, but also goes beyond training to teacher instruction, troubleshooting, sharing, and involving parents. Nice work!This is an excellent text chocked full of advice, checklists, models, and examples of student writing. For the Six Traits teacher, this book belongs in your collection of Six Trait materials.