Write this Way
Write this Way

Author: Kelly Boswell

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015-02-20

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1625219326

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Modeling is one of the most effective of all teaching strategies and yet many teachers overlook this powerful tool in writing instruction. When teachers think aloud and then craft a piece of writing in front of their students, they give student writers a peek into what is possible in their own writing. In this book, Kelly Boswell shows you how to transform student writers by infusing short bursts of purposeful teacher modeling. As students watch an adult writer think, talk, and write, they can develop the skills needed in order to create writing that is both polished and purposeful. Tony Stead, educator, internationally known literacy specialist and author, says, "Finally! Not just another book about how to teach writing, but one that targets the power of modeled writing. What a delight it is to read this professional resource that highlights the importance of this strategy as the cornerstone to successful teaching and learning of the writing process."

Stella Writes an Opinion
Stella Writes an Opinion

Author: Janiel M. Wagstaff

Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources

Published: 2018-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781338264760

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Guide students through writing about their opinion using Stella's experiences as she chooses a topic, states her opinion, and lists supporting reasons.

The Benefits of Being an Octopus
The Benefits of Being an Octopus

Author: Ann Braden

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1510737529

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Edutopia's "25 Essential Middle School Reads from the Last Decade," NPR Best Book of 2018, Bank Street List for Best Children's Books of 2019, Named to the Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher List, Maine's Student Book Award List, Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award List, Rhode Island Middle School Book Award 2020 List, 2020 Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award Nominee, 2021 South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee, 2020-2021 Truman Award​ (Missouri) Nominee, Middle School Virginia Readers’ Choice Titles for 2020–2021​, Charlie May Simon Award 2020–2021 List, South Carolina Book Awards Nominee, 2020–2021, and 2023 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award nominee​. Some people can do their homework. Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other things they've got to do. Seventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlor. Not that her mom seems to appreciate it. At least there's Lenny, her mom's boyfriend—they all get to live in his nice, clean trailer. At school, Zoey tries to stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own issues, and since they're in an entirely different world than the rich kids, it's best if no one notices them. Zoey thinks how much easier everything would be if she were an octopus: eight arms to do eight things at once. Incredible camouflage ability and steady, unblinking vision. Powerful protective defenses. Unfortunately, she's not totally invisible, and one of her teachers forces her to join the debate club. Even though Zoey resists participating, debate ultimately leads her to see things in a new way: her mom’s relationship with Lenny, Fuchsia's situation, and her own place in this town of people who think they're better than her. Can Zoey find the courage to speak up, even if it means risking the most stable home she's ever had? This moving debut novel explores the cultural divides around class and the gun debate through the eyes of one girl, living on the edges of society, trying to find her way forward.

In My Opinion
In My Opinion

Author: Deb Bird

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781517477912

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Opinions from a Child's PerspectiveMaddie is a young girl who has strong opinions and believes hers are always the best. She is surprised when she realizes that not everyone shares her opinions, however, at the end she comes to find that even her own opinions can change when she broadens her thinking.This book makes a perfect mentor text for young writers exploring opinion writing

Pick a Pumpkin
Pick a Pumpkin

Author: Patricia Toht

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2024-09-17

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1536245658

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“This charming picture book is sure to get readers into the Halloween spirit. . . . A crowd-pleaser, perfect for home snuggling and group storytimes alike.” —Booklist (starred review) Pick a pumpkin from the patch. Tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right. Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, the creators of Pick a Pine Tree here capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. Readers will be happy to follow along, from picking out the perfect specimen at the pumpkin patch (be sure to stop for cider and toffee apples) to carting it home, scooping out the insides, carving a scary face, and finally lighting a candle inside—savoring the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind glowing jack-o’-lantern.

Take 5! for Language Arts
Take 5! for Language Arts

Author: Kaye Hagler

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2016-12-09

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1496608100

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Create a vibrant writing classroom! Take 5!æfor Language Arts: Writing that builds critical-thinking skills supports K-2 students who are just beginning to grasp the elements of writing. This resource will help you introduce students to the writing process through daily mini-lessons. Writing prompts support writing and drawing exercises in engaging ways that relate to content and are within the framework of the Common Core State Standards. They also provide support on the different writing purposes: informative, opinion, narrative, and descriptive writing.This resource is filled with diverse prompts that will have students looking forward to the part of the day when theyÍre asked to ñTake 5!î for language arts. Each ready-to-use prompt includes corresponding standards, supply lists, language arts links, teacher tips, assessment options, rubrics, digital connections and resources, and opportunities for teacher-modeled writing and independent writing activities. Begin every day of the school year with a burst of critical thinking and fun with this comprehensive resource. Ready? Set? Take 5!

Learning about Fact and Opinion
Learning about Fact and Opinion

Author: Martha E. H. Rustad

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1491418311

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"Introduces readers to the media literacy skills needed to evaluate and understand the difference between fact and opinion in media. Includes a hands-on activity related to media literacy"--