This book is designed to be used with most second-grade English language texts and provides practice in capitalization, punctuation, writing sentences, paragraphs, and stories, and identifying parts of speech. Each page in the book introduces a new concept or skill with a definition or rule clearly stated at the top of the page. Learning different kinds of words (nouns, verbs, etc.) and their relationship to each other (grammar) helps children develop confidence and skill in using language. Answer key included.

This book is designed to be used with most sixth grade English language texts and provides practice in writing sentences, paragraphs, and stories, and introduces proofreading symbols. Each page in the book introduces a new concept or skill with a definition, rule, or instruction clearly stated at the top of the page. Learning different kinds of words (nouns, verbs, etc.) and their relationship to each other (grammar) helps children develop confidence and skill in using language. Answer key included.

This book is designed to be used with most fifth-grade English language texts and provides practice in capitalization, punctuation, writing sentences, paragraphs, and stories, and identifying parts of speech. Each page in the book introduces a new concept or skill with a definition or rule clearly stated at the top of the page. Learning different kinds of words (nouns, verbs, etc.) and their relationship to each other (grammar) helps children develop confidence and skill in using language. Answer key included.

This book offers a dual approach to the teaching of writing. It acknowledges the importance of the formal study of grammar but also supports recent research which suggests that in order to become writers, students must write. For this reason, Writing Well reinforces grammatical concepts with practice sections to clarify language basics but also includes extensive writing assignments. This volume particularly emphasizes proofreading skills. Students become their own editors by reading and revising their writing and the writing of their peers. The objectives for each lesson are reviewed in the Edit portion of each page. Answer key and progress chart are included.

This book is designed to be used with most third-grade English language texts and provides practice in punctuation, writing sentences, paragraphs, and stories, and identifying parts of speech. Each page in the book introduces a new concept or skill with a definition or rule clearly stated at the top of the page. Learning different kinds of words (nouns, verbs, etc.) and their relationship to each other (grammar) helps children develop confidence and skill in using language. Answer key included.

This book is designed to be used with most fourth grade English language texts and provides practice in punctuation, writing sentences, paragraphs, and stories, and identifying parts of speech. Each page in the book introduces a new concept or skill with a definition or rule clearly stated at the top of the page. Learning different kinds of words (nouns, verbs, etc.) and their relationship to each other (grammar) helps children develop confidence and skill in using language. Answer key included.

Spectrum Writing creates student interest and sparks writing creativity! The lessons, perfect for students in grade 2, strengthen writing skills by focusing on outlining, point of view, fact versus opinion, cause and effect, and more! Each book provides an overview of the writing process, as well as a break down of the essential skills that build good writing. It features easy-to-understand directions, is aligned to national and state standards, and also includes a complete answer key. --Today, more than ever, students need to be equipped with the essential skills they need for school achievement and for success on proficiency tests. The Spectrum series has been designed to prepare students with these skills and to enhance student achievement. Developed by experts in the field of education, each title in the Spectrum workbook series offers grade-appropriate instruction and reinforcement in an effective sequence for learning success. Perfect for use at home or in school, and a favorite of parents, homeschoolers, and teachers worldwide, Spectrum is the learning partner students need for complete achievement.

The 5-pack provides five books of the same grade level.

Nonfiction Writing is full of activities to help your students learn and practice important skills needed to write essential nonfiction forms such as news articles, research reports, persuasive paragraphs, and personal narrativeFocused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms Provide your students with guided instruction and activities that will strengthen their nonfiction writing skills as they practice expository, persuasive, and narrative writing. Each unit centers on a basic element or specific form of nonfiction writing and includes guided lessons and accompanying student pages with activities. Each lesson targets a specific skill essential to that element or form. Because the writing forms covered are often found on standardized tests, the activities are a great tool for test prep. You'll love Nonfiction Writing because each title provides... direct instruction on the form-specific skills students need in order to master expository, persuasive, and narrative nonfiction writing. exposure to writing forms such as persuasive essay, biography, and research report, which helps prepare students for standardized testing. easy-to-follow lesson plans that present teachers with guided instruction and ideas for modeling each skill. engaging writing models, activities, and reviews that feature grade-appropriate topics to motivate students as they strengthen their writing. Each unit includes: teacher pages with guided instruction and modeling of the targeted skill, as well as reduced student pages with answers and sample responses at a glance. student activity pages that allow students to apply the writing skills they've learned. a review lesson that guides students through the process of critiquing and revising a flawed example of the writing form. Some units include an optional extension activity to further explore the skill or writing form. Help your students develop solid nonfiction writing skills with the engaging, skill-based practice in Nonfiction Writing

Time-tested classical techniques--the imitation and analysis of great writers--combined with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature The Student Workbook encourages independent composition, while the Instructor Text contains easy-to-use supporting information for the teacher, rubrics for grading, sample compositions, and dialogue to use while teaching. Together, the Student Workbook and Instructor Text provide a full year of middle-grade writing instruction, preparing students to enter high-level rhetoric. Skills Taught: One- and two-level outlining Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry Researching and documenting source material First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program: Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed This Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work Second volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition