1. Face to face with the six traits -- 2. Looking within : seeing traits in children's writing -- 3. Teaching traits conceptually : introductory lessons -- 4. Trait by trait : more ideas for teaching -- 5. Making changes : portfolios, revising, reflecting, publishing -- 6. Modeling -- 7. Loving books -- 8. Assessing young writers -- 9. Making magic -- Appendix: Teacher six-point writing guide