Multi-Level Writing Curriculum

In this yearlong course students will write about six major ancient civilizations-Sumer, Egypt, Israel, Babylon, Greece, and Rome-while working progressively through the nine IEW units and a variety of stylistic techniques. This Student Book includes assignments, blank outlines, source texts, checklists, vocabulary cards and quizzes, and grammar practice. These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to elementary and early middle school students (grades 3-6).

Not enough wall space available for posters? No problem! Your student can have a writing station at his or her own desk. Our "Portable Walls" are a single-pocket folder with an extra page, creating a tri-fold wall packed with all the Unit Models, several word lists including prepositions, substitutes for "said," and more!

This simple story-writing recipe will take readers step-by-step through the creative writing process. Learn how to mix ingredients like characters, settings and action. Stir them up to create conflict. Cook up a beginning, middle and ending. Finally, treat yourself to a feast of the imagination. It's a recipe that can be used again and again. The playful design and lively, conversational content develops skills yet leaves room for a child's creativity. Enclosed spiral binding makes this a perfect fit for repeat uses.

Complete daily and weekly instructions to present the printing, copy work, and composition lessons. The Appendix includes all the posters and charts used for teaching.

Spectrum Writing creates student interest and sparks writing creativity! The lessons, perfect for students in grade 2, strengthen writing skills by focusing on outlining, point of view, fact versus opinion, cause and effect, and more! Each book provides an overview of the writing process, as well as a break down of the essential skills that build good writing. It features easy-to-understand directions, is aligned to national and state standards, and also includes a complete answer key.

Today, more than ever, students need to be equipped with the essential skills they need for school achievement and for success on proficiency tests. The Spectrum series has been designed to prepare students with these skills and to enhance student achievement. Developed by experts in the field of education, each title in the Spectrum workbook series offers grade-appropriate instruction and reinforcement in an effective sequence for learning success. Perfect for use at home or in school, and a favorite of parents, homeschoolers, and teachers worldwide, Spectrum is the learning partner students need for complete achievement.

Nonfiction Writing Grade 2 provides 18 units of instruction and practice activities. Each unit focuses on a basic element or specific form of nonfiction writing and includes guided lessons and accompanying student pages.Focused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms! Provide your students with guided instruction and activities that will strengthen their nonfiction writing skills as they practice expository, persuasive, and narrative writing. Each unit centers on a basic element or specific form of nonfiction writing and includes guided lessons and accompanying student pages with activities. Each lesson targets a specific skill essential to that element or form. Because the writing forms covered are often found on standardized tests, the activities are a great tool for test prep. You'll love Nonfiction Writing because each title provides... direct instruction on the form-specific skills students need in order to master expository, persuasive, and narrative nonfiction writing. exposure to writing forms such as persuasive essay, biography, and research report, which helps prepare students for standardized testing. easy-to-follow lesson plans that present teachers with guided instruction and ideas for modeling each skill. engaging writing models, activities, and reviews that feature grade-appropriate topics to motivate students as they strengthen their writing. Each unit includes: teacher pages with guided instruction and modeling of the targeted skill, as well as reduced student pages with answers and sample responses at a glance. student activity pages that allow students to apply the writing skills they've learned. a review lesson that guides students through the process of critiquing and revising a flawed example of the writing form. Some units include an optional extension activity to further explore the skill or writing form. Help your students develop solid nonfiction writing skills with the engaging, skill-based practice in Nonfiction Writing!