Experiences with Writing Styles Grade 2

SKU
009732
ISBN
9780817280550
Grade 2
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Category Description for Experiences With Writing Styles

Are you looking for a quick and easy writing program to use along with, say, Learning Language Arts Through Literature in between the writing units? We've been there! Or, are there times when your time and energies aren't stretching far enough? Me too! Many of us like to have our students practice writing every day, but there are days when our instructional time is limited. Few programs are available that can be used independently by elementary-aged children in this circumstance. Here is one. These books contain 9-10 short writing units which concentrate on a particular type of writing. Both creative and expository forms are included. It's solid, it's fairly self instructional, and it is more than just a book full of writing prompts, containing not just ideas, but "how to's". Each unit provides practice in all five stages of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, responding and revising, proofreading, and publishing. The writing units are different at each level. My sample for grade 4 contains the following: Personal Narrative, Information Paragraph, Friendly Letter, How-to Paragraph, Descriptive Paragraph, Fable, Persuasive Paragraph, Research Report and Paragraphs of Comparison and Contrast. Each unit is similarly organized. After a short assessment activity two lessons are provided for the thinking, or pre-writing, stage. The first generally requires students to read, then analyze, a provided sample by answering several questions about it. The second activity varies by unit and is intended to increase awareness of some aspect of the focal type of writing. The third lesson provides practice with writing style such as using vivid words, using metaphor and simile, including details, etc. Activities such as using the thesaurus, keeping to the topic, combining sentences, avoiding wordy language, etc. are included in a fourth activity designed to practice the revision stage of writing. The final lesson in each unit has students proofread a paragraph of the type they will be writing. After the lessons in the unit are completed, there are 3-5 writing prompts/worksheets to practice the form of writing just studied. I like this feature, also. You can use these in succession to really master the form before continuing or complete just one or two and use the rest for later writing experiences. An exercise answer key is included.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Steck-Vaughn
Author:Kathleen Fitzgibbon
Grade:2
ISBN:9780817280550
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.25
Weight in Pounds:0.45
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