Just Write Book 2, for 3rd graders, has a little different format. It begins with some basic sentence, paragraph, and word skills, then with actually composing a story. Chapter 1 concentrates on the sentence and sentence construction. It reviews the basics of capitalization and punctuation then continues into subjects and predicates, parts of speech (adjectives and adverbs), adding detail, and combining sentences. Chapter 2 studies paragraph construction - much like the first level, only in more depth. Chapter 3 is essentially a review of topics covered in Chapter 7 of Just Write Book 1. Story writing begins in Chapter 4 which covers the same topics as in Level 1 and introduces dialogue and point of view. The last chapter covers editing and publishing. Both levels include some resource pages (story maps, webs, etc) in a Resource Materials chapter at the end. Because all material is reviewed in level 2, it is not necessary to use Level 1 first.
Just Write Book 2
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015547
ISBN
9780838826270
Grade 3
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Description
Publisher's Description of Just Write Book 2
Book 2 begins with a review of capitalization and basic punctuation and then works on the nuts and bolts of sentence and paragraph writing. Students will develop longer, more detailed stories than they did in Just Write Book 1 (sold separately). Skills addressed in Book 2 include review of basic punctuation, describing words, supporting sentences, conclusions, how-to paragraphs, overused words, comparisons, story planning with webs and other graphic organizers, characters, dialogue, point of view, feeling, editing and publishing, senses, and setting.
The Just Write program helps students become confident, expressive writers. This classroom-tested resource guides students through the writing process from initial idea to final edited and published narrative.
PRODUCT FEATURES- Just Write workbooks help students become confident and expressive writers through fun exercises, engaging text, and kid-friendly examples
- Book 2 presents capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and other grammatical rules yet simultaneously encourages students to start writing without any worry for such
- Dialogue and point of view are introduced, and editing and publishing are also covered
- Later chapters in this book focus on character and setting development and the use of creative, interesting details
- Just Write Books cover 9 weeks of lessons for Grade 2 to 3 writers and is useful for in-class work, homeschooling, or at-home learning
Category Description for Just Write
Just Write is a gentle, step-by-step homeschool creative writing program designed specifically for younger elementary students (roughly Grades 1–4). Instead of simply assigning a story and hoping for the best, Just Write teaches children the actual skills and strategies they need to write clear, interesting, and well-organized stories with growing confidence and pride.
The program focuses on story writing while gently weaving in grammar, mechanics, and composition skills in a natural, age-appropriate way. Lessons are short, structured, and full of helpful models and practice exercises that make writing feel doable instead of overwhelming.
The Three Books:
- Just Write Book 1 (Grades 1–2): Introduces the building blocks of good storytelling. Students learn pre-writing planning, story elements (characters, setting, plot), using their senses for vivid descriptions, expanding sentences, choosing strong words, basic paragraphing, capitalization, punctuation, editing, titling, and publishing their work.
- Just Write Book 2 (Grades 2–3): Builds on Book 1 with stronger sentence and paragraph skills, then guides students through the full process of planning, drafting, revising, and completing their own stories.
- Just Write Book 3 (Grades 3–4): Expands into the four main writing styles students will need in school and life: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive. Students practice each style while continuing to improve story-writing techniques.
Each book has a helpful Teacher’s Guide that includes:
- Clear teaching instructions and lesson plans
- Answer keys
- Additional resource suggestions
- Blackline masters for extra practice
Just Write is an excellent choice for homeschool families who want a low-pressure, skill-building creative writing program that gives young children the tools and confidence to become successful writers without frustration or tears.
Browse all levels of Just Write, including Student Books and Teacher’s Guides below!
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 3 |
| Brand: | Educators Publishing Service |
| ISBN: | 9780838826270 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.8 |
| Edition: | Student Manual |
| Publication Date: | 1/2/2013 |
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