Writing Strands: Advanced 2


Book Description

Developed to give students advanced skills, such as recognizing and using persuasive language, writing reports, and developing character in creative pieces. Students will learn the process of giving others their thoughts in written form through three areas: creative, research and reports, and explanatory. Every exercise will guide them in the development of communication skills they need. Topics addressed in this one-year course include: Recognizing the three points of view writers useDescribing what has been seen over a period of days and writing a scientific reportUnderstanding the organization of an explanatory expositionDeveloping effective characters and conflict in creative writingIdentifying common literary devices in the BibleUnderstanding why literary devices are used A suggested schedule is provided, as well as worksheets that are three-hole punched and perforated, and the addition of a reading and literature component helps students look more deeply into the Bible and other books they select.




Writing Strands


Book Description

"This book is for students who can write simple sentences on their own, generally around 7 years old. Assignments are directed to the parent, who work through the book with the child. The book takes one full school year to complete and focuses on foundational skills such as organization, description, and paragraphing." --provided by Amazon.




EBOOK: Developing Literacy and Creative Writing through Storymaking: Story Strands for 7-12 year olds


Book Description

This exciting practical resource is full of immediately usable activities to help children develop their literacy skills and creative writing abilities. The 'story strand' technique begins with one simple picture and by adding others to form a sequence, shows children how to build narrative in an enjoyable, creative and systematic way. Story strand activities help children weave their thoughts into a coherent pattern and so become more skilful writers. The activities are sequenced to increase the creative and intellectual demands on pupils, and can also be used individually to highlight different aspects of the writing process such as: Exploring the varied meanings of certain words through association webs Moving from simple to more complex sentences Learning how to enrich writing using strong, vivid adjectives, verbs and adverbs Understanding how to use connectives more insightfully to give narrative a greater logical consistency Creating narrative refinements such as subplots, flashbacks and 'cliffhangers' out of basic plot sequences A 'thinking skills' agenda underpins each story strand game, and many promote speaking and listening skills by encouraging discussion and collaborative exploration of the images. Supported by a companion website that includes downloadable images from the book, colour images and worked examples for the 'story string idea', additional activities and games, as well as links to the National Curriculum.




Reading Strands


Book Description

This book was written to help you to understand and to discuss fiction with your children. The ideas presented here are based on the knowledge that there can be great joy in reading, and that good literature can enrich anyone's life. Of course, there is value in solitary reading, but the enjoyment that can be found in stories is greater if it can be shared with others. There are models here of conversations with young readers as a way of showing how reading experiences can be enjoyed by both the young readers and their teachers.




Writing Strands


Book Description

This level is designed for any student who has completed the exercises in Writing Strands 3 or students in the eighth or ninth grade. The writing exercises in this level are in four categories: basic, creation, organization, and description. The exercises in each of these areas will guide you in the development of the skills you'll need.




Writing Strands


Book Description

"This book is for students who have finished Writing Strands 2 or new students who are 8-12 years old. Also, any older students who struggle with fundamental skills, such as structuring paragraphs, should review Writing Strands 3. Assignments are directed to the student. The book takes one full school year to complete and focuses on foundational skills such as organization, description, and paragraphing." --provided by Amazon.




Writing Strands (Teaching Companion)


Book Description

Provides helpful guidance for anyone using the Writing Strands curriculum! Unlike a traditional guide that focuses specifically on one book or level, this teaching companion is supplemental for any level of the program. Teachers will find this an invaluable resource, not only for using the Writing Strands curriculum but also for teaching any course that includes writing and literature as a component. The Teaching Companion provides a helpful overview of the Writing Strands system, as well as additional information on a range of writing, grammar, and literature issues that a teacher may face. Includes general guidelines on how to approach drafting papers with students and how to give effective writing feedbackProvides discussion of the most common difficulties that students encounter, as well as tips on how to help students overcome these challengesDiscusses how to encourage a lifelong love of reading in students, including suggestions on how to ask good questions when discussing booksOffers suggested goals and objectives for teaching literature, broken down by ageExplains the various elements of fiction and differences in literary genres, and includes appendices with information on basic citation, advice on teaching vocabulary, commonly confused words, and glossaries of grammar and literary terms. Special attention is also given to the needs of developing readers, with additional supplemental information on teaching techniques for young readers and tips for helping them understand the meaning of what they read and develop critical thinking skills. We highly recommend that teachers read the Teaching Companion before their students start the course and that they continue to consult it as needed as students learn additional concepts.




Writing Strands: Beginning 1


Book Description

Learn Language Arts Through Creative Writing! Students will begin developing a solid foundation in communication as they develop their creative writing skills in Writing Strands Beginning 1! Through interactive lessons, simple guided writing assignments, literature evaluation, and role-playing, students will learn how to: Use adjectives to construct sentencesPresent actions in a logical sequenceWrite conversations using dialogue structureDescribe objects by observing and defining differencesRead and evaluate literatureand so much more! A Comprehensive Approach Writing Strands Beginning 1 takes a comprehensive approach to language arts, teaching students components of grammar, sentence construction, logical sequencing, and structure while also developing the student's reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students learn how to read and evaluate literature, practice spelling, address envelopes, learn the importance of eye contact, and so much more! Fully Updated for a New Generation! With over a 30 year history, Writing Strands has proven itself to be a solid, powerful tool for teaching students to write and communicate clearly. Writing Strands Beginning 1 includes a convenient daily schedule and has been fully updated, clarified, and simplified for ease of use. Writing Strands Beginning 1 is a hybrid course that combines Reading Strands and Writing Strands Level 2 into one course. Worksheets are now provided to add structure to reading assignments chosen by the teacher. Students will rotate writing and reading assignments each week—thus also learning to write through literature because good readers make good writers! Additionally, the Bible is now used as the literature base for teaching how characters are developed within the elements of literature. Writing Strands Beginning 1 Features: Suggested Daily Schedule—saving you time!Student WorksheetsTeaching InstructionsNew literature component3-hole punched, perforated pages Course Features: 30-45 minutes per lesson, 5x per weekRecommended Grade Level: 5 - 8Designed for student & teacher to work through togetherEquivalent to Writing Strands Level 2




Writing Strands: Beginning 2


Book Description

Explore Language Arts Through Creative Writing! Writing Strands Beginning 2 explores the art of writing effectively—and creatively! In this comprehensive course, students will discover how to create engaging sentences, craft vivid descriptions, introduce characters within a story, identify cultural aspects of literature, and so much more! Through interactive, guided exercises students will learn how to: Follow written directionsStructure sentences & paragraphsCreate character thoughtsOrganize informationDesign relatable charactersand so much more! A Comprehensive Approach Writing Strands Beginning 2 takes a comprehensive approach to language arts, teaching students how to construct effective sentences, present a logical sequence of events, and structure paragraphs while also developing the student's reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will learn how to read and evaluate literature, practice spelling, analyze worldview, and write a story! Fully Updated for a New Generation! With over a 30 year history, Writing Strands has proven itself to be a solid, powerful tool for teaching students to write and communicate clearly. Writing Strands Beginning 2 includes a convenient daily schedule and has now been fully updated, clarified, and simplified for ease of use. Writing Strands Beginning 2 is a hybrid course that combines Reading Strands and Writing Strands Level 3 into one course. Worksheets are now provided to add structure to reading assignments chosen by the teacher. Students will rotate writing and reading assignments each week—thus also learning to write through literature because good readers make good writers! Additionally, the Bible is now used as the literature base for teaching how story setting can be used to form captivating pieces of literature. Writing Strands Beginning 2 Features: Suggested Daily Schedule—saving you time!Student WorksheetsNew literature component3-hole punched, perforated pages Course Features: 30-45 minutes per lesson, 5x per weekRecommended Grade Level: 3 - 7Self-DirectedEquivalent to Writing Strands Level 3




Writing Strands: Intermediate 1


Book Description

Students completing this course will learn to express their feelings in writing, organize their thoughts into cohesive sentences, develop outlines, organize specific writing prompts, and more. Topics addressed in this one-year course include: Recognizing and listing the main parts of story structureOrganizing information in paragraphs and writing topic sentencesTurning an image into a verbal descriptionLearning the appropriate use of tenseLearning how the attitudes of narrative voices affect a reader’s reactionsControlling sentence length to help readers understand material. A suggested daily schedule is provided, as well as worksheets that are three-hole punched and perforated, and the addition of a reading and literature component that helps students look more deeply into the Bible and other books they select.