composition (language arts)

This guide provides a step-by-step how-to on informative writing, from the research process to the final edits and everything in between. It delves beyond the writing basics and shows how informative writing can be applied most effectively in the digital age of communication.

In this skills-building book, students master descriptive writing using fun-filled techniques. Packed with stimulating mini-lessons and hands-on writing activities, the volume displays step-by-step approaches to bring out the best in writing and creating stories that are rich in sensory detail.

This book examines how issue-based writing can develop from the germ of an idea into a well-crafted, fully-developed, solidly-researched story that delivers interesting facts, quotes, and anecdotes.

As with any creative writing, one's ability to show an event unfold through the use of interesting details is crucial. This book examines all the elements needed to get the creative process moving, including choosing an idea, firming up the plot, and strengthening the narrative voice.

This book instructs readers on how to write persuasive literature such as essays, opinions, and general viewpoints. Each step of the writing process is covered, such as research and organization, composing the first draft, revising, editing, proofreading, and presenting.

A guide for young writers to improve their writing skills, and details a five-step writing process, which includes prewriting, drafting, revision, peer reviews, and publishing; and includes information on basic grammar and punctuation.

Presents twenty lessons to help students create a writer's notebook and use the notebook to improve their writing skills and apply them to the classroom.

Uses information and pictures related to American immigrants and settlers to help children learn how to write interesting and effective persuasive paragraphs, with activities, charts, and vocabulary exercises offering more information on the paragraph writing process.