Writing skills

Promote a "can do" attitude with inspiring activities that help students master that very important writing unit--the paragraph. Busy teachers appreciate the variety of activities, hands-on experiences, and independent learning opportunities presented in...

Teach students to ACE their responses with this collection of mini-lessons that guides them to utilize their own knowledge to construct clear, cohesive comments. ACE is an acronym for “Answer the question, Cite evidence, and Elaborate.” At the heart of...

Give students authentic reasons to write with this collection of stimulating project-based learning activities. Each unit starts with a driving question that propels students to do research, investigate, collaborate, and communicate their results through...

At a time when students' attention is being pulled in many directions, writing expert Penny Kittle shows us the power of helping them to focus in and communicate clearly. She does that through the study of "micro mentor texts," excerpts from acclaimed...

Students will be proud to have their very own books, and teachers will love watching their progress! My Own Books feature word lists, writing ideas and tips, plus plenty of space for students to build vocabulary, create stories and journal thoughts...

What if students could create their own thought-provoking writing starters? Now they can! This booklet is divided into three sections. Students flip through the pages to create fun "what if" questions designed to result in a creative written response...

Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this book helps students master skills in writing. This book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. Sold as a pack of 3...

Inspiring activities help students learn the "how to's" of language arts skills. Busy teachers appreciate the variety of activities, hands-on experiences, and independent learning opportunities presented in each book. Sold as a pack of 3 identical...

What if students could create their own thought-provoking writing starters? Now they can! This booklet is divided into three sections. Students flip through the pages to create fun "what if" questions designed to result in a creative written response.Key...

Looking for fun prompts to get your students writing? Help is here! Your young writers will enjoy flipping through these pages to select a type of writing, an object the writing will be about, and a characteristic of that item. Together they create a...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides teachers and parents with daily practice activities for sixth-grade students to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides teachers and parents with daily practice activities for fifth-grade students to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides teachers and parents with daily practice activities for fourth-grade students to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides teachers and parents with daily practice activities for third-grade students to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides second grade students with daily practice activities to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing opinion/argument,...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides first grade students with daily practice activities to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing opinion/argument,...

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides kindergarten students with daily practice activities to build writing and grammar skills. Students interact with mentor texts and then apply their learning by writing opinion/argument,...

Looking for fun prompts to get your students writing? Help is here! Your young writers will enjoy flipping through these pages to select a type of writing, an object the writing will be about, and a characteristic of that item. Together they create a...

Once upon a time it was difficult for students to think up story ideas. Not anymore! The first section of this clever writing tool contains exciting quotations. The second section identifies interesting characters who might say the quotations. The last...

Once upon a time it was difficult for students to think up story ideas. Not anymore! The first section of this clever writing tool contains exciting quotations. The second section identifies interesting characters who might say the quotations. The last...