The Complete K–8 Writing Program from Ruth Culham
The Trait Mates

Traits Writing program student materials contain the "Trait Mates," a team of cartoon coaches that provide students with witty words of wisdom and encouragement as they complete assignments.

Trait Mates K-2
  • Ideas Mate: Ideas Trait Mate for Grades K-2
  • Organization Mate: Organization Trait Mate for Grades K-2
  • Voice Mate: Voice Trait Mate for Grades K-2
  • Word Choice Mate: Word Choice Trait Mate for Grades K-2
  • Sentence Fluency Mate: Sentence Fluency Trait Mate for Grades K-2
  • Convention Mate: Convention Trait Mate for Grades K-2
  • Presentation Mate: Presentation Trait Mate for Grades K-2
Trait Mates 3-5
  • Ideas Mate: Ideas Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
  • Organization Mate: Organization Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
  • Voice Mate: Voice Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
  • Word Choice Mate: Word Choice Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
  • Sentence Fluency Mate: Sentence Fluency Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
  • Convention Mate: Convention Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
  • Presentation Mate: Presentation Trait Mate for Grades 3-5
Trait Mates 6-8
  • Ideas Mate: Ideas Trait Mate for Grades 6-8
  • Organization Mate: Organization Trait Mate for Grades 6-8
  • Voice Mate: Voice Trait Mate for Grades 6-8
  • Word Choice Mate: Word Choice Trait Mate for Grades 6-8
  • Sentence Fluency Mate: Sentence Fluency Trait Mate for Grades 6-8
  • Convention Mate: Convention Trait Mate for Grades 6-8
  • Presentation Mate: Presentation Trait Mate for Grades 6-8