In addition to practicing writing for the state writing assessment tests, this book is a tonic for reluctant writers and, at the same time, a rejuvenation for the enthusiastic and gifted student.

Students are asked to locate Tierra del Fuego and Kosovo; and to describe someone whose name is "Rainey Knight." Students are called upon to write a story based on nine words; to identify not only percussion instruments but Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Appleseed, and Bill Gates as well. Opinion pieces are requested about topics such as "Why is forgiveness so difficult for most people?" and "How is road rage related to respect?"

Writing: one day at a time is sequentially designed beginning with "graduated" exercises - using words in sentences as both nouns and verbs; writing sentences using words in position; defining terms and using them in later exercises; making lists, explaining mottos; writing descriptions, narratives, and expository paragraphs. There are spelling exercises, grammar nudges, and vocabulary-building assignments. There are opportunities to write stories, poems, essays, thank-you letters, paragraphs, and sentences.

Sample Pages from the book. (In .pdf Form)
Sample Pages from the book. (In .pdf Form)
Sample Pages from the book. (In .pdf Form)

CLC0260
3rd - 9th
112 p.
$14.95
ISBN 1-880505-97-5