Trait Crate® Kindergarten is a study guide published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2008. Authored by Ruth Culham, this trade paperback offers picture books, model lessons, and more to teach writing with the six traits. Designed for beginner level students in both high school and elementary school, this book focuses on language arts and composition with a creative writing emphasis. With its compact dimensions of 13.5 x 5.3 x 10 inches and weighing 85.8 ounces, this educational resource is a valuable tool for teachers looking to enhance their students’ writing skills. has been gently used, manual bent from storage