composition and exercises

Discusses the various kinds of things to keep in a writer's notebook--seed ideas, mind pictures, lists, memories, samples of other writers' work--and why.

A practical guide to persuasive writing designed for elementary students, with tips on topic sentences and paragraphs, writing a letter to the editor, and drawing a writing web.

Introduces the techniques of nonfiction writing, focusing on how to write to explain, with discussion of how to use encyclopedias, write topic lists, use outlines, write explanatory reports, and related tasks.

Contains mini lessons and a CD designed to be used with the Smart Board, an interactive whiteboard that teachers can use in the classroom to motivate students, featuring narrative writing exercises designed to help students learn essential writing skills.

Provides an introduction to writing letters and e-mails, explaining what letters are, starting and ending, writing an e-mail, and more.

Provides an introduction to writing letters and e-mails, explaining what letters are, starting and ending, writing an e-mail, and more.

An introduction to writing discussing such aspects as how to get ideas as well as how to work from sentence to paragraph to finished story or essay.

A collection of reading, writing, thinking, and creative activities to accompany each letter of the alphabet designed for prekindergarten and kindergarten students.

Offers guidelines and models for the types of written correspondence most frequently used by educators, including letters to parents, press releases, and others; provides tips for speaking to groups; features guidelines for preparing academic resumes and application letters; and includes a review of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.