Book A begins with sentences. First, students practice the parts of speech in a sentence - subjects, different kinds of nouns, predicates, verbs, and more. Then they work with different types of sentences, from statements and exclamations to supporting sentences, topic sentences, and concluding sentences. Students also delve into basic paragraphs, examining parts of speech such as adjectives and adverbs as well as practicing simple paragraphs and other short writing forms.
Writing Skills Book A
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024797
ISBN
9780838820490
Grade 2-4
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Medium Teacher Involvement
Visual
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Description
Publisher's Description of Writing Skills Book A
Reflecting research and best practices, instruction in this student book alternates between grammar and composition. Each concept is illustrated by examples, and writing models are provided throughout.
This program is key to developing essential expository writing skills. It effectively helps educators teach essential skills in careful order, from parts of speech, to sentence structure, to paragraphs, to complete essays.
- Exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in school and on standardized tests
- In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom
- Aligned with state and national standards, Book A addresses sentence structure and variety, audience and purpose, and paragraph skills
- Skills addressed include prewriting and organizing, sentence structure and variety, basic grammar, giving details, paragraph structure, audience and purpose, the types of writing, writing letters, editing and revising, and writing from prompts
Category Description for Writing Skills
Writing Skills is a structured, consumable workbook series that teaches expository writing from the ground up. Designed for students who need clear, step-by-step instruction, this program builds strong foundational skills in sentence and paragraph construction before advancing to the five-paragraph essay.
Perfect for both reluctant and grade-level writers, the series provides plenty of practice and methodical guidance to help students master the writing process and gain confidence in their writing abilities.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Systematic progression from sentences to paragraphs to full essays
- Strong focus on expository writing (example, process, reason, classification, definition, compare-and-contrast, and more)
- Practice with parts of speech, sentence variety, outlining, and paragraph organization
- Step-by-step instruction in eight types of exposition
- Abundant writing activities and skill reinforcement
- Clear models and guided practice
Program Components:
- Student Books: Consumable workbooks with lessons and writing space
- Teacher’s Handbook: Comprehensive guide with explanations, teaching strategies, models, and reproducibles. Not just simple answer key!
Writing Skills curriculum stands out for its logical, building-block approach that gives students a clear method to follow. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a straightforward, no-frills writing program that produces organized, competent writers.
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Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-4 |
| Brand: | Educators Publishing Service |
| ISBN: | 9780838820490 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.8 |
| Edition: | Student Manual |
| Publication Date: | 1/3/2013 |
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