The Teacher Guide provides objectives for the course, a summary of all writing assignments, detailed/specific grading grids, the 10-Minute Writing Plunge ideas by month, tips to help and inspire the student writer, tips to help the writer proofread his/her work, a substantial section on grading (with examples), and an answer key to the short exercises in the book.
Jump In: Middle School Composition Teacher's Guide 2nd Edition
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021884
ISBN
9781971136813
Grade 5-8
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
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No other materials needed
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Charlotte Mason
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Publisher's Description of Jump In: Middle School Composition Teacher's Guide 2nd Edition
Jump In, 2nd Edition is the writing curriculum your middle school student will use! Easy, bite-sized lessons guide your student through the complexities of writing essays and the finer points of writing.
Students will learn nine types of essays, a research report, story writing, poetry, and more in 98 daily lessons. They’ll practice topic sentences, a main idea (thesis statement), in-text citations, and other essential building blocks of composition.
Category Description for Jump In: Middle School Composition
Jump In: Middle School Composition is an engaging, gentle writing program designed specifically for reluctant middle school students. It teaches essential composition skills needed for high school while keeping lessons short, manageable, and even fun.
Written directly to the student with a friendly, conversational tone, and occasional humor, Jump In breaks writing instruction into bite-sized daily lessons that typically take 5–20 minutes to complete.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Short, daily lessons that reduce writing anxiety
- 10-Minute “Writing Plunges” (quick, ungraded writing prompts) to build confidence and creativity
- Step-by-step instruction in paragraph development, opinion writing, persuasive, cause/effect, expository, descriptive, compare/contrast, reports, narration, and poetry
- Clear checklists and suggested writing schedules for longer assignments
- Integration of prewriting, drafting, revising, and proofreading skills
- Christian-friendly content with some Bible stories and characters used as examples
Program Components:
- Student Book: Consumable worktext with all instruction, activities, checklists, and writing space
- Teacher Guide: Detailed objectives, grading grids, answer key, teaching tips, and 10-Minute “Writing Plunge” ideas
Jump In curriculum stands out for its encouraging, low-pressure approach that makes writing doable for students who dislike it. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families looking for a practical, middle-school-friendly writing course that prepares students well for high school without overwhelming them.
Find the Jump In: Middle School Composition book, teacher guide, and complete set below!
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| Brand: | Berean Builders |
| Author: | Sharon Watson |
| ISBN: | 9781971136813 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.65 |
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