Write Better Stories and Essays: Topics and Techniques to Improve Writing Skills for Students in Grades 3 Through 5: Common Core State Standards Aligned - Couverture souple

Smith, George; Adams, Emily; Krishnaswamy, Vibhu M.; Poland, McKinlea; Brunton, Jasmine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 194048474X ISBN 13 : 9781940484747

Editeur : Lumos Learning, 2015

Synopsis

The Write Better Learning Series was created for students, to promote writing development through the investigation of different types of writing, exploration of the key elements of story and essay expansion, and analysis of sample essays, stories, and articles.

Key Benefits

• Creative Ideas and tips
• Practical Pointers to improve writing skills
• Explore different writing techniques
• Recognize common mistake in writing
• Common Core State Standards aligned

Topics Covered

• Expanding a small story into full length story
• Stories and Essays on Narrative Fiction and Non-fiction
• Writing about student’s opinion
• Informative Writings
• User Guide for parents and teachers

Objectives

• The first objective of these workbook exercises is to give student authors practice in writing techniques that meet the standards for writing and language included in the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI).
• The second objective of these workbook exercises is to provide tools in the form of techniques that elementary school student authors in grades 3 through 5 can use to improve the content of their narrative, persuasive, expository and descriptive writing.
• The third objective of this program is to create a platform for students to easily publish their writing online and get feedback from peers and educators. Writing is a skill that requires practice and mentoring. Children can become good writers through guided practice and constructive feedback.Please visit QuillPad.org to create an account and start publishing your stories and essays!

How can teachers use this book to meet or exceed the Common Core Writing Standards?

In addition to basic instructional content related to writing techniques and styles, this book is filled with exercises. These exercises are based on essays and stories written by Elementary and Middle school students. Teachers can effectively use these exercises in a classroom setup to drive interesting discussions based on critical reading and encourage students to apply standards based writing best practices.

More than 11,000+ Schools, 21,000+ Teachers, and 160,000+ Students use Lumos Learning Study Programs to improve student achievement.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

George Smith, a children's book author and publisher, has been conducting writing workshops at schools since 2004. He is passionate about helping young writers turn their creative story ideas to captivating stories that others would enjoy reading. He has authored two children's books, a marine life guide book for science teachers and functioned as an editor for several publications. He lives in Lakewood, New Jersey and loves to travel. Please visit LumosLearning.com to learn more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lumos Learning
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 194048474X
• ISBN 13: 9781940484747
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: R Sowmya
• Nombre de pages: 140
• Éditeur: Adams Marisa
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg