Writing with your child does not have to be a chore. Writing is self-expression. Help your child develop strong writing skills while having a good time!
Master the skills in Writing: Part 1 and Writing: Part 2, then jump into these 2nd grade writing standards.
Don't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades
50 Enthralling and Effective Writing Lessons Ages 5 to 12
Published in 2011
If you believe that teaching creative writing should be done creatively, you've picked up the right book. Don't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades offers elementary teachers 50 creative writing lesson plans developed by the imaginative and highly acclaimed 826 National writing centers. The book is designed to be a handy teacher's aide that can help reach and inspire all students ages 5 to 12 (even those most resistant to creative writing). The lesson range from silly ("Brains! or Writing with Zombies") to practical ("How to write a How To"), from sports to science, music to mysteries, and everything in between (yes, there is an academic purpose to having Harry Potter and Spiderman battle some evil ninjas). Each lesson is written by educators, 826 volunteers, celebrated authors, actors, and writers, and all are linked to rigorous writing standards. (cover verso).
PAF Preventing Academic Failure
A Multisensory Curriculum for Teaching Reading, Spelling and Handwriting
Published in 2012
Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) is a multisensory curriculum that uses adapted Orton-Gillingham teaching methods for reading, spelling and handwriting in a four level sequence. PAF can be used an effective beginning reading program in the primary grades for all children, or as a program for older, struggling readers or students with learning disabilities.
Creative Adventures in Cursive
Write with Glue, String, Markers, Paint, and Icing
Published in 2018
Features creative experiments designed to encourage young people to use their cursive skills.
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales
Writing Lessons in Structure & Style
Published in 2014
IEW's Fables, myths, and fairy tales is a delightful tool in helping teachers and parents of elementary age students teach writing through stories that never grow old. Characters and adventures will capture your student's imagination and provide rich writing content. These lessons are meant to be a resource to teachers and students already familiar with the techniques of Teaching writing: structure and style.
Geography-based Writing Lessons
Incorporating Beautiful Feet Books Geography Through Literature Course
Published in 2009
Excellence in Writing and Beautiful Feet Books have teamed up to provide a course of instruction that incorporates geography, science, history, and wiritng instruction all using the classic works of Holling Clancy Holling. While students learn history and geography from the Caldecott and Newbery award-winning works of Mr. Holling, they will also enjoy discovering the principles of writing with structure and style developed by Andrew Pudewa.
My Weird Writing Tips
Published in 2013
Presents a humorous and informative guide to writing that combines helpful style rules with story ideas and writing prompts as well as advice on how to write a story that is both engaging and correct.
Nellie Bly and Investigative Journalism for Kids
Mighty Muckrakers from the Golden Age to Today, with 21 Activities
Published in 2015
Examines "the evolving world of American journalism, from the late 1800s to today ... Budding reporters learn how [Nellie] Bly, who so desired to work in the male-dominated world of reporting, willingly feigned her own insanity to be committed to a mental asylum so she could go undercover and write about it. Providing a ... look at early social reform writers and reporters who helped transform journalism, the book also introduces young readers to four famous American muckrakers--Jacob Riis, Ida Tarbell, Ida B. Wells, and Upton Sinclair--and concludes with a look at some of the modern era's most exciting and accomplished journalists"--Amazon.com.
How to Write a Book Report
Published in 2011
A beginning writer's guide that includes tips and tricks for writing a book report.
How to Write a Report
Published in 2012
Sharpen Your Report Writing Skills
Published in 2011
"Learn what goes into a report, the correct order for your information, and the final touches that make your report look amazing"--Provided by publisher.
Sharpen Your Story or Narrative Writing Skills
Published in 2012
"Learn the parts of a narrative, the steps in the writing process, and writing examples and ideas"--Provided by publisher.
Books That Teach Kids to Write
Published in 2011
"This book provides a wealth of read aloud titles and related activities that provide busy teachers with the tools to help students in grades 3-12 become successful writers"-- Provided by publisher.
Henry David Thoreau for Kids
His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
Published in 2016
"American author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau is best known for living two years along the shores of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, and writing about his experiences in Walden; or, Life in the Woods, as well as spending a night in jail for nonpayment of taxes, which he discussed in the influential essay "Civil Disobedience." More than 150 years later, people are still inspired by his thoughtful words about individual rights, social justice, and nature. His detailed plant observations have even proven to be a useful record for 21st-century botanists. Henry David Thoreau for Kids chronicles the short but influential life of this remarkable American thinker. In addition to learning about Thoreau's contributions to our culture, readers will participate in engaging, hands-on projects that bring his ideas to life. Activities include building a model of the Walden cabin, keeping a daily journal, planting a garden, baking trail-bread cakes, going on a half-day hike, and starting a rock collection. The book also includes a time line and list of resources--books, websites, and places to visit that offer even more opportunities to connect with this fascinating man"-- Provided by publisher.
Sentence Sense. Level A - Book One
Published in 2015
Writing Matters
Developing Sentence Skills in Students of All Ages
Published in 2015
"This manual includes: research-based justification for this approach ; unique instructional formula ; extensive word lists for reference ; sequence of skills for instruction ; alignment with the Common Core ; techniques for one-to-one, small group, and classroom instruction. Each unit includes: an overview of general information for the teacher ; clarification of points teachers sometimes confuse ; steps for initial instruction and subsequent lessons ; sample activities and assignments." -- Back cover.
All Things Fun & Fascinating Writing Lessons in Structure & Style
Teacher Supplement
Published in 2012
Medieval History-based Writing Lessons Structure, Style, Grammar, & Vocabulary
Student Book
Published in 2016
"Student book only. Knights, Vikings, kings, and other famous figures of the Middle Ages come to life as students learn to write with structure and style." --Publisher's description.
Medieval History-based Writing Lessons Structure, Style, Grammar, & Vocabulary
Teacher's Manual
Published in 2016
"Student book only. Knights, Vikings, kings, and other famous figures of the Middle Ages come to life as students learn to write with structure and style." --Publisher's description.
Calligraphy for Kids
Published in 2004
A step-by-step instruction book on the ins and outs of calligraphy. For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere. From the tools to the techniques to the really fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically with children in mind. Youngsters can use colorful, special felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines (which can be photocopied) make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags, and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman calligraphy. Children will especially enjoy using their new skills to write down favorite poems, fashion border designs, and create greeting cards and invitations.
How to Write a Lab Report.
Published in 2013
This book teaches readers how to plan and write lab reports. They will discover how to use the scientific method to perform experiments, how to collect and organize data, and how to present their findings in a clear and compelling way using temporal words and descriptive language appropriate to the task. A variety of exciting activities provide hints and tips along the way to help students introduce a topic, write using precise language, incorporate facts and details, and draw evidence from their data.
