Resources to help teach the six traits of good writing

The following links contain resources and writing samples (middle school level) which have been specifically designed to help teach the six traits of good writing. Writing samples are provided along with their respective worksheets as web browser files ,Word files, and Acrobat Reader files.
The writing samples have been selected to roughly match the rating scale found on the Writing Score Form. In addition, preview vocabulary has been provided to help students better understand the writing samples.

Trait
Writing samples to help teach the six traits of good writing
Ideas and Content
Fishing - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Fishing - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
Fishing - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File

Vocabulary Preview for Fishing
Lizards - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Lizards - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Lizards - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File          

Vocabulary Preview for Lizards
Organization
 Cow Beds - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Cow Beds - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Cow Beds - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File

Transition Words - Words for all types of transitions

Word Choice
Fishing - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
Fishing - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
Fishing - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File

Vocabulary Preview for Fishing
Lizards - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Lizards - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
 Lizards - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File          

Vocabulary Preview for Lizards

Transition Words - Words for all types of transitions

Sentence Fluency
Statues - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
Statues - Accompanying Worksheet: Word File - Acrobat File
Voice
- to be added soon
Conventions
- to be added soon
Analysis Charts (help writers analyze their use of the 6 Traits in their writing)