Writing With Skill, Level 2: Student Workbook (The Complete Writer)

Writing With Skill, Level 2: Student Workbook (The Complete Writer)

Author: Susan Wise Bauer

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 607

ISBN-13: 1942968248

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Time-tested classical techniques--the imitation and analysis of great writers--combined with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature The Student Workbook encourages independent composition, while the Instructor Text contains easy-to-use supporting information for the teacher, rubrics for grading, sample compositions, and dialogue to use while teaching. Together, the Student Workbook and Instructor Text provide a full year of middle-grade writing instruction, preparing students to enter high-level rhetoric. Skills Taught: One- and two-level outlining Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry Researching and documenting source material First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program: Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed This Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work Second volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition


Writing With Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook (The Complete Writer)

Writing With Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook (The Complete Writer)

Author: Susan Wise Bauer

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2012-01-16

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 1942968221

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Traditional principles. Contemporary methods. Unparalleled results. This groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques—the imitation and analysis of great writers—with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. Skills Taught: • One- and two-level outlining • Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum • Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry • Researching and documenting source material • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program: • Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction • All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed • This Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student • Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition


The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease Workbook 4

The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease Workbook 4

Author: Susan Wise Bauer

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2010-01-12

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1933339314

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A student-friendly supplement to Writing with Ease. This companion text to Writing with Ease walks students, step by step, through the difficult transition into original writing. Scripted, fully-developed lessons equip parents and instructors with all the tools of the professional writing teacher. Selections from classic children's stories are designed to hold the student's attention and fire her imagination, while accompanying exercise allow the young writer to develop her own composition skills. Designed for older elementary students, The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease Workbook 4 builds on the groundwork laid in earlier volumes. Both challenging and reassuring, Workbook 4 begins the all-important preparation for the middle grade years. Grades 3-5.


Writing with Ease

Writing with Ease

Author: Susan Wise Bauer

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 193333925X

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"This alternative plan for teaching writing combines the best elements of old-fashioned writing instruction with innovative new educational methods and explains why so many writing programs fail" -- p. [4] of cover.


Write Track

Write Track

Author: Nelson Thomson Learning

Publisher:

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 9780176066086

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Write Now & Write On, Grades 6-12

Write Now & Write On, Grades 6-12

Author: Rebecca G. Harper

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2021-08-04

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1071849751

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From social media to school success—take student writing to the next level! Your students may not realize it, but they’re already writers. All those informal text messages, Instagram captions, and Facebook posts have given them skills they can use as a springboard to the formal, content-specific writing they’ll need for success in school, college, and careers. The key, of course, is practice—plus a little guidance from you. And you’ll be ready, no matter what subject you teach, because this essential reference is packed with relevant, contemporary teaching strategies that are easily customizable to work across content areas. Inside, you’ll find: Engaging exercises based in the kinds of writing students already do Versatile "parachute writings"—quick bursts of practice to drop into a day’s lesson Strategies for introducing academic vocabulary and making it stick Skill-boosting strategies for successful summarizing and using textual evidence Variations specific to all disciplines and content areas Students should be writing daily, in all their classes, and they should be writing a lot, both inside and outside school. With this practical guide, you’ll be ready to help them up their writing game—and make literacy relevant, valuable, and authentic.


The Creative Writer, Level One: Five Finger Exercise (The Creative Writer)

The Creative Writer, Level One: Five Finger Exercise (The Creative Writer)

Author: Boris Fishman

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2015-07-29

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1942968272

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A gentle, imaginative introduction to the skills all creative writers need. Breaking down the elements that go into successful imaginative works, The Creative Writer leads aspiring writers through the skills needed to construct each. The assignments, designed to make students more aware of language and more confident in their own ingenuity, build on each other until beginning creative writers have successfully created their own stories, poems, and essays. • Simple but innovative exercises encourage young writers to strengthen their vocabulary and become aware of the patterns of sentences • Legends and folklore are used to teach point of view, characterization, plotting, and other vital skills • Classic poetry serves as a model for the student’s own original poems • Unlike most “how to write” books, The Creative Writer is designed to be used in a mentor/student relationship, with teaching, guidance, and evaluation tips provided for the mentor or teacher • Can be used as a complement to Writing With Skill or on its own


First Language Lessons for the Well-trained Mind

First Language Lessons for the Well-trained Mind

Author: Jessie Wise

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1933339446

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This simple-to-use scripted guide to grammar and composition makes successful teaching easy for both parents and teachers. It uses the classical techniques of memorization, copywork, dictation, and narration to develop a childs language ability in the first years of study.


The Creative Writer, Level Two: Essential Ingredients (The Creative Writer)

The Creative Writer, Level Two: Essential Ingredients (The Creative Writer)

Author: Boris Fishman

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Published: 2012-09-20

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1942968280

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The second volume of the four-book series that guides students into the creation of sophisticated short fiction and mature poetry. Complements Peace Hill Press’s expository series Writing With Skill by providing the imaginative element that many students want. Unlike most “how to write” books, these are designed to be used in a mentor/student relationship, with teaching, guidance, and evaluation tips provided for the mentor or teacher. All exercises build towards the production of finished creative pieces. Sequential, logical, step-by-step instruction. The second level builds on the introductory volume, The Creative Writer: Five Finger Exercises, but can be started directly by older students. Instruction in the five essentials of fiction: plot, characters, dialogue, point of view, and setting. Offers guidance in the essential art of poetry: sound, rhythm, word choice, and poem construction.


Learning to Teach

Learning to Teach

Author: Gloria Latham

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13:

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Informs pre-service teachers about the culture of the community, the school, home cultures, interests, learning styles and the abilities of their future students. Exercises within the book and the innovative Virtual Classroom website encourage pre-service teachers to watch, record best practice and to draw upon sound theoretical knowledge.