Just Write Book 3 takes students through the four writing styles necessary to not only complete the writing done in school, but also the writing done throughout life - narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive. With examples and models to help students understand concepts and planning and revision-oriented exercises forming a methodical approach to writing, some of the topics/skills introduced to students are: single- and multi-paragraph organization, paragraph transitions, sequence and chronological order, word choice, establishing audience and purpose, fact and opinion, and more. This book has some review of the skills taught in books 1 and 2, though almost all of it is new material for the series. Includes a glossary of literary terms.
Just Write Book 3
Description
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!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| Brand: | Educators Publishing Service |
| ISBN: | 9780838826294 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.3125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
| Edition: | Student Manual |
| Publication Date: | 1/4/2013 |