composition and exercises

The author describes what she has learned about teaching, writing, and reading over twenty-five years as an English teacher, focusing on her experiences after she freed herself and students from a regimented curriculum.

"Introduces readers to the key steps in writing formal and friendly letters and e-mails through the use of examples and exercises"--.

A writing resource that provides an overview of the writing process, paragraphs, and document design; information on critical reading and writing and arguments; guidelines for grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; and tips on word use, research writing, essay exams, oral presentations, and other related topics.

Contains lesson plans, reproducibles, and display and publishing ideas to implement meaningful, fun-filled student writing experiences.

Provides teachers of grades three through twelve with practical suggestions and classroom-ready lessons designed to help their students learn the fundamentals of persuasive writing.

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 lessons to help students master capitalization and punctuation skills.