Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 193333925X Category : English language Languages : en Pages : 266
Book Description
"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.
Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1933339268 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
A workbook to accompany the acclaimed series on teaching writing, from the author of The Well-Trained Mind. In Writing with Ease, Susan Wise Bauer lays out an alternative plan for teaching writing, one that combines the best elements of old-fashioned writing instruction with innovative new educational methods. The Complete Writer workbooks (each sold separately) complement this plan with lessons, student worksheets, and teacher instructions for every day of writing instruction. Each covers one year of study. Used along with Writing with Ease, The Complete Writer, Level One (first in a four-volume set) complete the elementary-grade writing curriculum.
Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1933339314 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 450
Book Description
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.
Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1942968221 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 702
Book Description
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
Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1942968191 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 515
Book Description
These workbooks provide lessons, student worksheets, and teacher instructions for every day of writing instruction. Each covers one year of study. Used along with Writing with Ease, the workbooks complete the elementary-grade writing curriculum. Level Three is the third of a planned four-volume set to accompany Writing with Ease.
Author: Jessie Wise Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1933339446 Category : English language Languages : en Pages : 188
Book Description
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.
Author: Boris Fishman Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1942968272 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 290
Book Description
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
Author: Susan Wise Bauer Publisher: Peace Hill Press ISBN: 1942968248 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 607
Book Description
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
Author: Thinking Kids Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing ISBN: 1483813096 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
Reinforce your fourth grader's essential skills with the Complete Book of Grade 4. With the colorful lessons in this workbook, your child will strengthen skills that include rounding numbers, subjects and predicates, library skills, and main idea and details. --The Complete Book series provides a dynamic way for students in prekindergarten to grade 4 to master essential skills. Each vivid workbook guides students through a variety of engaging activities in phonics, reading comprehension, math, and writing. Challenging concepts are presented in simple language with easy-to-understand examples, while stickers and full-color illustrations capture studentsÕ interest. The Complete Book series is a thorough, comprehensive guide to grade-level success.
Author: Clare Harris Publisher: Duncan Baird Pub ISBN: 1844832619 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
Learning how to give a massage has never been easier! With the help of a 60-minute CD, plus this comprehensive workbook, it’s simple to master a variety of basic techniques (stroking, kneading, knuckling, friction) and routines. In addition to instructions for a full-body massage, there are more focused ones that relieve such common ailments as backaches, tension headaches, and eyestrain. And there’s special attention given to vulnerable groups—pregnant women, babies, and the elderly—who can benefit from the healing touch, but who must be treated with extra care. An introductory section covers all the practical preparations, and an entire chapter is devoted to choosing the right oil—complete with recipes for some of the best.
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Author: Jessie Wise
Author: Boris Fishman
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Author: Thinking Kids
Author: Clare Harris