Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for Middle School (Theory and Practice (Scholastic))
"Traits of Writing:  The Complete Guide for Middle Schoolis a tall drink of cool water for a pedagogically thirsty decade...  There's enough here to create, maintain, and renew a highly effective middle school writing program for years.  This is a mentor text for today's generation of teachers and those to come.  I can't imagine a more helpful and inspired book."