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1	Mechanically Inclined: Building Grammar, Usage, and Style Into Writer's Workshop more books like this by Jeff Anderson, Vicki Spandel (Foreword by) add to wishlist Some teachers love grammar and some hate it, but nearly all struggle to find ways of making the mechanics of English meaningful to kids. As a middle school teacher, Jeff Anderson also discovered that his students were not grasping the basics, and that it was preventing them from reaching their potential as writers. Jeff readily admits, "I am not a ... see all copies from $10.95! new only from $22.26! \| SVS
2	Teaching Adolescent Writers more books like this by Kelly Gallagher add to wishlist In an increasingly demanding world of literacy, it has become critical that students know how to write effectively. From the requirements of standardized tests to those of the wired workplace, the ability to write well, once a luxury, has become a necessity. Many students are leaving school without the necessary writing practice and skills needed ... see all copies from $19.19! new only from $23.62! \| SVS
3	Contemporary's Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing more books like this by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary (Creator) add to wishlist see all copies from $6.99! new only from $12.58! \| SVS
4	Voice Lessons: Classroom Activities to Teach Diction, Detail, Imagery, Syntax, and Tone more books like this by Nancy Dean add to wishlist Prepare your high school students for AP, IB, and other standardized tests that demand an understanding of the subtle elements that comprise an author's unique voice. Each of the 100 sharply focused, historically and culturally diverse passages from world literature targets a specific component of voice, presenting the elements in short, ... see all copies from $15.45! new only from $15.45! \| SVS
5	Best Practices in Writing Instruction more books like this by Steve Graham, Edd (Editor), Charles A MacArthur (Editor), Jill Fitzgerald (Editor) add to wishlist Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the ... see all copies from $32.62! new only from $32.62! \| SVS
6	In the Middle: Writing, Reading, and Learning with Adolescents more books like this by Nancie Atwell add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $49.76! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Ready-To-Use Sentence Activities: Unit 2 more books like this by Jack Umstatter add to wishlist This resource is one of six units in the Writing Skills Curriculum Library, a practical series that provides over 540 stimulating, ready-to-use activity sheets to help you teach and reinforce writing skills in middle/junior high and senior high school students, grades 6-12. Each unit in the series focuses on a different area of writing skills and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99!
8	Ready-To-Use Paragraph Writing Activities: Unit 3 more books like this by Jack Umstatter add to wishlist A practical series that provides over 540 stimulating, ready-to-use activity sheets to help teach and reinforce writing skills in middle/junior high and senior high school students, grades 6-12. Each unit in the series focuses on a different area of writing skills and is complete and self-contained, including 90 reproducible activities in a ... see all copies from $8.31! new only from $11.31! \| SVS
9	Essay Writing for High-School Students: A Step-By-Step Guide more books like this by Newsweek Education Program (Creator) add to wishlist Are you ready to write your way into college? Here's an indispensable guide to help you make your words leap off the page and into readers' minds. "Essay Writing for High School Students: A Step-by-Step Guide" packs helpful tips and clear examples from the pages of Newsweek into an easy-to-read, step-by-step format. Whether you're writing an essay ... see all copies from $2.34! new only from $2.71!
10	Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools: Theory, Research and Practice more books like this by Margot I Soven add to wishlist This innovative text speaks directly to students preparing to teach writing and to practicing English teachers who want to improve their ability to teach writing. It includes a useful summary of the research and theory which form the basis of the "writing revolution." Using practical explanations of teaching strategies and many examples of ... see all copies from $24.47! new only from $70.29! \| SVS
11	Winning Ways of Coaching Writing: A Practical Guide to Teaching Writing Grades 6-12 more books like this by Mary L Warner add to wishlist This writing text is written for teachers by teachers, with each chapter offering practical ideas, strategies, and activities to help teachers coach successful writing. Winning Ways of Coaching Writing is one of the first books to directly address the unique needs of middle and high school pre-service and in-service writing teachers. The text ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.50!
12	Ready-To-Use Word Activities: Unit 1 more books like this by Jack Umstatter add to wishlist This resource is one of six units in the Writing Skills Curriculum Library, a practical series that provides over 540 stimulating, ready-to-use activity sheets to help you teach and reinforce writing skills in middle/junior high and senior high school students, grades 6-12. Each unit in the series focuses on a different area of writing skills and ... see all copies from $6.78! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	Yoga for the Brain: Daily Writing Stretches That Keep Minds Flexible and Strong more books like this by Dawn DiPrince, Cheryl Miller Thurston add to wishlist This title is intended for ages 12 and upwards. More than 365 topics are included in these daily exercises that encourage writers to play with language and 'stretch' their writing style. Dispelling the fear of bad grades or criticism, these activities encourage writers to have fun, take risks, and write in new and creative ways. Engaging writing ... see all copies from $8.79! new only from $8.79! \| SVS
14 view cover	Rain, Steam, and Speed: Building Fluency in Adolescent Writers more books like this by Gerald Fleming, Meredith Pike-Baky add to wishlist This book shows how adolescent students at all skill levels, including English learners, can be engaged in systematic writing practice, enabling them to communicate quickly, confidently, and thoughtfully on a variety of topics. In describing their innovative approach, the authors: * Show how to introduce timed writing exercises to build fluency ... see all copies from $14.49! new only from $14.49! \| SVS
15 view cover	Prompted to Write: Building On-Demand Writing Skills, Grades 6-12 more books like this by Meredith Pike-Baky, Gerald Fleming add to wishlist "Prompted to Write" offers help for teachers who are preparing their students for "high stakes" writing tests. This book features fifteen in-depth and reproducible lesson units to help students develop proficiency in crafting essays in all subjects, building their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, and assessing the quality of their ... see all copies from $11.95! new only from $14.04! \| SVS
16 view cover	Write Beside Them: Risk, Voice, and Clarity in High School Writing more books like this by Penny Kittle add to wishlist Write Beside Them debuts as the field's most comprehensive, contemporary, and practical book on high school writing. Kittle not only tells how a skillful writing teacher operates, she shows you on the accompanying DVD, with clips of kids at work in every stage of a writing workshop. And all this glorious teaching happens with real, sometimes ... see all copies from $44.59! new only from $44.59! \| SVS
17 view cover	Is It Done Yet?: Teaching Adolescents the Art of Revision more books like this by Barry Gilmore, Barry Lane (Foreword by) add to wishlist "Beyond all the wise and practical advice Gilmore offers, there is another reason why I love this book" - "it's funny and fun to read. Though the author writes with great authority, he never places himself above the reader. Indeed, he uses humorous anecdotes from his personal life and classroom to humble himself and create a sense of joy even as ... see all copies from $18.26! new only from $22.48! \| SVS
18 view cover	Come to Class: Lessons for High School Writers more books like this by Carol Jago add to wishlist Teaching students to write well is hard. Team teaching with a master writing teacher can make it easier - and more productive. "Come to Class" offers you that opportunity. In "Come to Class, " Carol Jago shares the writing lessons and classroom survival skills she honed over 32 years of teaching. Each lesson describes Carol's teaching moves and ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $105.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	Breaking the Rules: Liberating Writers Through Innovative Grammar Instruction more books like this by Edgar Howard Schuster add to wishlist Grammar doesnt have to be a stick-in-the-mud subjectstodgy, traditional, and rule bound. Open the pages of Ed Schusters book and youll find an energetic, untraditional, creative means of helping students become independent thinkers and more effective writers. see all copies from $17.90! new only from $39.40! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Basics of Essay Writing more books like this by Nigel Warburton add to wishlist Essay writing is an essential skill for students' at all academic levels, and the ability to produce clear, well-argued essays is key to good coursework and the vast majority of written exams. This book offers the new or under-confident essay writer all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your skills - and your grades. The ... see all copies from $11.73! new only from $14.66! \| SVS
21 view cover	Get Wise! Mastering Writing Skills 1e more books like this by Laurie Barnett, Arco add to wishlist What makes good writing? What's an argumentative essay? This work unravels the wide variety of writing assignments students will encounter in the classroom and on standardized tests. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.15! \| SVS
22 view cover	Writing Skills Curriculum Library: Ready-To-Use Prewriting & Organization Activities, Unit 4 more books like this by Jack Umstatter add to wishlist This resource is one of six units in the Writing Skills Curriculum Library, a practical series that provides over 540 stimulating, ready-to-use activity sheets to help you teach and reinforce writing skills in middle/junior high and senior high school students, grades 6-12. Each unit in the series focuses on a different area of writing skills and ... see all copies from $3.57! new only from $9.95! \| SVS
23 view cover	Grammar to Enrich & Enhance Writing more books like this by Constance Weaver, Jonathan Bush add to wishlist "Grammar to Enrich and Enhance Writing "is Connie Weaver's latest treasure for grammar instruction that strengthens writing. Born from the ideas and research in her much-loved "Teaching Grammar in Context, "and benefiting from the creativity of her colleague Jonathan Bush, this new resource goes even further to bring the best research, theory, and ... see all copies from $32.23! new only from $34.32! \| SVS
24 view cover	Real-Life Writing Activities for Grades 4-9 more books like this by Cherlyn Sunflower add to wishlist This ready--to--use resource provides 40 complete model and writing lessons that capture students' attention, build their writing skills, and teach them a writing process (motivation, brainstorming, composing, revising, and publishing) that will serve them throughout their lives. The lessons/activities are designed for young authors in grades 4 ... see all copies from $16.96! new only from $18.03! \| SVS
25 view cover	Cohesive Writing: Why Concept Is Not Enough more books like this by Carol Jago, Kylene Beers (Foreword by) add to wishlist Take a look at a five-day writing plan and "Grammar Crime Hot Sheet". (PDF, 144KB); To write cohesively means doing many things at once - wrestling with ideas, balancing form and function, pushing words this way and that, attending to syntax and diction, and employing imagery and metaphor until a coherent message emerges. Though full of promise, ... see all copies from $3.92! new only from $13.00! \| SVS

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