Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach (4th Edition)
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Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach (4th Edition)
Gail E. Tompkins
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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5 out of 5 stars A Balanced Approach - 4th Edition.......2007-02-10

I purchased this book for a class I took in spring 06 and found it extremly helpful. I've applied the balance approach method in working with young children. I've also applied the information helping my 3 year old learn to read. He is now 4 and enjoys reading. I highly recommend this book.

5 out of 5 stars Great book!!!.......2006-12-27

I found this book to be fantastic!!!! The green pages at the back give many great ideas for teachers of literacy.

5 out of 5 stars Very useful.......2006-03-11

I needed to order this book for a class. It is well written and easy to read. As a reading teacher I can say that I will keep this book as a reference long after the class has ended. This edition comes with a CD (or DVD) which I have not previewed yet, but the instructor of my class raves about it.

5 out of 5 stars A must have!!.......2003-03-08

I was first introduced to this book in one of my graduate literacy courses and I have been hooked every since. The teachers at my school pass it around constantly looking for ideas. My favorite aspect of this book is the fact that there are real teachers giving real examples of what works in their classrooms. There are no strategies that seem too hard implement in your classroom, because the layout is right there!! You know it can be done and it words because the examples in the book are proof! You don't feel like you are reading about some ideal or Utopia of a classroom. You are reading about REAL classrooms. I absolutely love it!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for teachers.......2002-11-17

This is an excellent resource. It is concise and contains a wealth of information. I teach second grade and am working on a Master's degree in literacy. I am finding this book to be invaluable. Much of the information is sorted into charts for easy referencing. So many of the books I have read lately seem to ramble on and on. This book makes it's point and moves on to other salient information. I get rid of so many of the professional books I purchase after I read them. This one is a keeper. It is very pertinent to the current trend in improving the literacy of our children.
FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the General Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F E Review Manual), 2nd ed.
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Rapid Preparation for FE review
  • Very thorough preparation
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FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the General Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F E Review Manual), 2nd ed.
Michael R. Lindeburg
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The FE Review Manual is designed to prepare you to pass the general FE exam even if you have very limited study time. You get an efficient review of all the current exam topics; diagnostic exams so you can see what areas you need to study; more than 1,150 practice problems (with solutions); a realistic simulation of the complete 8-hour exam; and free software to help reinforce what you've learned. Plus, the Review Manual is completely in sync (same terminology, formulas, topic order, etc.) with the NCEES handbook that is used during the exam. This combination is so effective that the publisher offers a unique "Pass or Don't Pay" Guarantee: pass the exam, or get a full refund for the book.

Please note, software is not included in the book, but you may request software by using the form inside the book. The software is free, but thereis a $4.95 shipping fee.

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5 out of 5 stars Very Good.......2007-06-27

I received earlier than I expected. I think the delivery service is best than I've ever experienced. thank you.

5 out of 5 stars Good review Book.......2007-06-03

This book is really helpful if you buy it when you start taking your engineering courses because most of the professors look at this book while picking up exam questions. Lets not forget its also a good review for FE.
If you buy this book when you are junior or upper sophomore and start using it as reference it wont be new book to you when you start reviewing it for FE.

5 out of 5 stars Rapid Preparation for FE review.......2007-06-01

Great book, very helpful. Lots of solved examples. Nice break down into small chapters. Just great. If I will pass my exam I will rate it awesome.

4 out of 5 stars Very thorough preparation.......2007-05-14

Make sure you get this book about 3 months before you are scheduled to take the FE exam, otherwise it won't be very helpful. All the questions follow the brief lectures and are organized by chapter, so it doesn't really give you the opportunity to practice in a style similar to the actual exam. I would first reccommend the sample question booklet availabe from NCEES, but if you feel you really need alot of prep, this is the way to go

4 out of 5 stars A Lot of Helpful Information.......2007-05-12

Information was very useful but make sure you start more than 1 week ahead of time to get it all.
Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
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  • Bringing Words to Life
  • Valuable Vocabulary Strategies
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Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
Isabel L. Beck , Margaret G. McKeown , and Linda Kucan
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Exciting and engaging vocabulary instruction can set students on the path to a lifelong fascination with words. This book provides a research-based framework and practical strategies for vocabulary development with children from the earliest grades through high school. The authors emphasize instruction that offers rich information about words and their uses and enhances students' language comprehension and production. Teachers are guided in selecting words for instruction; developing student-friendly explanations of new words; creating meaningful learning activities; and getting students involved in thinking about, using, and noticing new words both within and outside the classroom. Many concrete examples, sample classroom dialogues, and exercises for teachers bring the material to life. Helpful appendices include suggestions for trade books that help children enlarge their vocabulary and/or have fun with different aspects of words.

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3 out of 5 stars Bringing Words to Life.......2007-07-22

While I appreciated the premise of the research outlined in this book, and have no doubt the approach recommended would be effective, I question the practicality for application in a classroom. It seems that it would take a considerable amount of planning and cumbersome documentation particularly with younger children or multiage classes. I plan to try to implement some of the suggestions and like the idea of working to help children establish their own definitions, moving away from traditional dictionary definitions that are only confusing for young students.

4 out of 5 stars Valuable Vocabulary Strategies.......2006-05-01

Bringing Words to Life is an essential book for any classroom. It offers valuable insights and strategies for teaching vocabulary in all classrooms, elementary through high school. It's written so that it's easy to understand and each chapter ends with activities for the reader to better understand the content of the chapter. There is also an easy reference appendix for books to use with vocabulary instruction. If you're looking to enhance the vocabulary of your students, this book has everything you need!

4 out of 5 stars easy read with quick interventions for vocabulary instruction.......2006-03-26

I read this for a graduate class and found it to be a quick, easy read. The authors give you simple ways to enhance your vocabulary instruction. I would recommend this book to teachers at all levels but especially those working 3rd grade and above.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous, Fantastic, Superb...should I say more?.......2006-02-25

A great easy to ready and easier to use tool to enhance everyday classroom teaching to support vocabulary in students! A must for all teachers!

5 out of 5 stars A Refreshing Solution to Dry Vocabulary Instruction.......2005-10-20

I still remember when my high school teachers would assign the dreaded weekly vocabulary homework. We would painstakingly look up each word in the dictionary, write down what was usually the shortest definition, and then take a wild stab at writing the word in a sentence. I'm not sure how many of those words I actually learned, but I do remember being bored, frustrated and confused. Dictionaries are not necessarily the only tool for deriving meaning of new words.

Thankfully, this book helps educators to realize the importance of meaningful vocabulary instruction. It outlines various techniques for robust instruction in both primary and secondary grade levels. If you teach vocabulary, you should consider this book for your collection.
Multisensory Teaching Of Basic Language Skills, 2nd Edition
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  • Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
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Multisensory Teaching Of Basic Language Skills, 2nd Edition

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Comprehensive and practical, this guide reveals the benefits of using multisensory instruction in any classroom. After they review 50 years of research and clinical experience with children and adults with learning disabilities, the contributing authors explain how and why multisensory methods work.

The result of their efforts is a thorough volume that puts theory into practice with specific teaching approaches that promote:

phonological awareness
alphabet skills
spelling
grammar
reading accuracy and fluency
reading comprehension
handwriting
composition
organization and study skills
communication with parents

In addition, the book pays special attention to the connection between oral language and literacy, the history of the English language, transition into the general classroom after special education, adult literacy, and high-functioning adults with learning disabilities. Field-tested instructional materials and activities are included, along with observation and assessment models.

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5 out of 5 stars Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills.......2006-06-28

This book gives language teachers a great wealth of information regarding dyslexia and reading problems.

4 out of 5 stars A parent's point of view.......2003-02-10

...this is a great book that I've searched for. It pulls tons of useful information about dyslexia into one spot. Only one warning I would send out to parents - this is a textbook not a "pop culture" book. I've found the reading slow going as I'm unfamiliar with many of terms and concepts as I'm not a linguist or teacher. Having said that, I belive I now understand how to help my daughter learn easier which will open many previously closed doors to her. The textbook is worth the effort!!

5 out of 5 stars Goldmine of Theory and Practicality.......2000-03-18

In Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, Dr. Judith Birsh has succeeded in bringing together the expertise of a constellation of respected and well-known contributors to produce what will undoubtedly become a highly prized and much-used text/reference book in the field of dyslexia and learning differences. Calling on various authorities to write sections in their area(s) of greatest interest and strength, she has developed a greatly needed resource for understanding, teaching, assessing, and parenting those who have dyslexia and related disorders.

Beginning with the definition and characteristics of dyslexia, a discussion of the latest research in the field, and the need for all teachers to understand the structure of the English written code, the book gives the prospective reader an overview of the eighteen chapters by offering chapter summaries. Other aids for the reader include extensive references for each chapter; graphics and other illustrations; a glossary of key terms; and a most carefully organized appendix of materials and sources.

In an enlightening and forthright discussion of multisensory instruction, the authors of the first chapter address the issue of lack of research studies concerning the efficacy of multisensory teaching. They conclude, however, that there is theoretical support for this approach and that, until research is able to confirm or disprove the effectiveness of multisensory instruction, it behooves teachers to rely on their own experience and professional judgment, as well as on the professional judgment of others who, over the years, report student success when multisensory instruction is used.

The Chapter One discussion of multisensory methods provides the platform upon which the remainder of the book is built. Subsequent chapters proceed logically from the role of oral language to the importance of phonological/phonemic awareness and alphabetic knowledge in the teaching of accurate decoding and reading fluency. A most helpful treatise on the teaching of reading comprehension follows discussion of these vital elements of effective reading from a multisensory perspective.

Readers will also find instructive and well-written sections on such subjects as multisensory mathematics instruction; oral language; phonological awareness; spelling; handwriting (including the multisensory presentation of manuscript letter forms); organization and study skills; and several other subjects. In addition, chapters dealing with adult and high functioning dyslexics, parenting issues, and transition to the general classroom and content areas present materials of high interest and utility.

Instructors in university undergraduate and graduate classes will find this book to be an excellent choice as the text for reading disability courses. It is suggested that the editor and publisher consider developing an instructor's manual and, perhaps, a student guide as supplementary materials for this book.

Having just ordered five copies of this book for use in our university classes for training dyslexia specialists, this reviewer submits that those who deal with learning different individuals will find this book to be a goldmine of theory and practicality.

Jo Polk, Certified Academic Language Therapist and Director of the Learning Therapist Certificate Program, Southern Methodist University
6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide (Grades 3 and Up)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Valuable Structure for Assessing Writing
  • 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide (Grades 3 and Up)
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6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide (Grades 3 and Up)
Ruth Culham
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Grades 3 & up. What are the 6 + 1 traits in writing? Look at good writing in any genre, and you will find ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. This book will help you assess students' work and improve writing skills in the classroom. Includes scoring guides, focus lessons, and activities for teaching each trait.

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4 out of 5 stars Valuable Structure for Assessing Writing.......2007-08-09

English teachers have it tough -- no matter how hard they try, they cannot avoid a degree of subjectivity when it comes to grading papers. This book, 6+1 TRAITS OF WRITING, will not make the process a totally objective one, but it will provide a definite structure that will be invaluable to both new and experienced teachers alike. In workmanlike fashion, Ruth Culham devotes chapters to the traits (ideas, word choice, sentence fluency, voice, organization, and conventions) PLUS one (presentation) with a series of indicators for teachers to assess each one.

It's a great primer in the technique, and the chapters all follow a similar pattern with definitions of the traits, a list of reasons on why students struggle with that trait, steps on how to assess the trait, and sample papers to practice assessing using the 6 + 1 method. Each sample paper is followed by the scores the author gave it, along with their reasoning. Finally, the chapters are nicely rounded out with a series of practical ideas on how you can TEACH each trait. Teachers trying to get a handle on grading papers will appreciate the practicality and the structure.

The caveats I have with the book are minor. First, the sample papers range from Grades 3 to 9, and it's often difficult to assess sample papers because elementary teachers may not know how far along a secondary student should be and secondary teachers may have no clue about what's expected from third-grade writers. The wide range in ages, in other words, creates a bit of extra confusion for teachers who are well-versed in their own age-group of students. Also, the extra batch of "practice papers" to assess at the back of the book are directly followed by the author's scores, meaning the papers and their scores often share the same page. It would have been more helpful to separate them so as to avoid accidentally seeing a score while trying to finish the paper.

Culham's book is a great start, but a lot more practice assessing will probably be necessary to successfully implement the program. Also, I found that I had many questions about judgment calls while assessing some of the indicators and, in a workshop type setting, could have used further explanation from an experienced hand. Alas, the book cannot provide anything like that, but still, it's a start -- and a good one. Recommended.

5 out of 5 stars 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide (Grades 3 and Up).......2007-01-10

As a classroom teacher and workshop leader, I have found this book very useful. It includes sample student papers that can be used by teachers and students to hone their assessment skills. The ideas for teaching each of the traits are concrete ones that students enjoy. When I've read forty papers and have run out of new responses to give my students, there are even lists of responses for me to use. I recommend this book to both new and experienced teachers of writing.

4 out of 5 stars Great resource!.......2007-01-07

I originally had to buy this book for a graduate level pedagogy course. I ended up using this book constantly to help teach 4th graders how to write. Ruth Culham explains each trait well and includes a handful of awesome lesson plan ideas for students to practice the trait. I'd recommend it as a resource for any writing teacher (Grades 3-12).

5 out of 5 stars Great ideas for assessing writing.......2006-08-21

I really enjoyed reading this book and I am excited about starting to use this method when school starts again. Teaching writing can be difficult, but how to give constructive feedback is even harder. I am optimistic that the ideas in this book will make it a whole lot easier to help my children.

5 out of 5 stars invaluable.......2005-12-19

I looked at many writing books for my child. A school teacher recommended this one to me. After we used it as the primary writing guide, my child's writing took off. It's so effective that his writing has jumped from average to outstanding in his class. Now the book is one of our two MUST-DOs every week (the other is Beestar online ELA and vocabulary exercises, a wonderful web site www.beestar.org). Writing is a life-long skill. We will continue use this guide to improve writing for a long time.
Making It Happen: From Interactive to  Participatory Language Teaching, Third Edition
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Making It Happen: From Interactive to Participatory Language Teaching, Third Edition
Patricia A. Richard-Amato
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5 out of 5 stars ESL teaching.......2007-02-06

This book is very understandable and it highlights the theories of learning. It also has some case studies for further information, and some related readings for furthere knowledge. I think it is very useful for teachers who want to learn ESL. My classmates and I (grad students) are able to also extend the theories in this book with more outside material to make it fun to make presentations in our class. I do not think I will be selling this book.

4 out of 5 stars Making it happen.......2006-07-30

I think this book is very informative and useful for teaching ESL. The chapters are not too long and are straight to the point. I would recommend this book to others who want to learn strategies for teaching to ESL (English Second Language) students.

5 out of 5 stars making it happen: from interactive to participatory language teaching, third edition.......2006-02-25

It's a great book for an ESL/TESL teacher that focus on participatory teaching and encourages the teacher to reflect upon his/her own teaching.Besides, there are many good examples that help the teacher to think about a better lesson plan.
Guiding Readers and Writers: Teaching Comprehension, Genre, and Content Literacy
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Guiding Readers and Writers: Teaching Comprehension, Genre, and Content Literacy
Irene C. Fountas , and Gay Su Pinnell
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Authors Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell have already helped hundreds of thousands of K-3 teachers engage, inform, and inspire early readers and writers. Now, with Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6), Fountas and Pinnell support teachers on the next leg of the literacy journey, addressing the unique challenges of teaching upper elementary students.

The product of many years of work with classroom teachers, Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6) is one of the most comprehensive, authoritative guides available today. It explores all the essential components of a quality literacy program in six separate sections:

A special feature appears at the end of each section, in which Fountas and Pinnell provide indispensable suggestions for working with struggling readers and writers.

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5 out of 5 stars Must have resource.......2007-05-13

Every teacher who teaches grades 3-6 should own this book. It has practical mini-lessons, rationale for teaching comprehension strategies and additional resources. If you don't already own it, you should get your hands on a copy.

4 out of 5 stars AMAZING. The bible of literacy........2006-08-11

This is the book you need for creating and maintaining a solid and authentic classroom literacy program. "The First Twenty Days" alone is extreemely helpful. You can start small and grow as you feel comfortable. A little overwhelming at times but worth it!

5 out of 5 stars Guiding Readers and Writers.......2006-07-25

Excellent resource. Everything needed to start a reading/writing/word study workshop. My book is full of sticky notes of things to use!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Teachers !.......2006-06-29

Definitely one of the most useful and comprehensive reading and writing resources that I have ever purchased for my professional library. The price is very reasonable as well!

4 out of 5 stars Great Guideline for New Teachers.......2006-03-09

This book has helped me tremendously with my new job as a teacher. Going to school did not prepare me as much as this book has.
Language Arts: Patterns of Practice (6th Edition)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Language Arts: Patterns of Practice (6th Edition)
Gail E. Tompkins
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4 out of 5 stars A wealth of information.......2000-04-13

Finally, I was required to a buy a book that I will actually use again. Both pre-student and veteren teachers will enjoy this book. It contains a wealth of strategies for teaching kids how to write. Although there is a a lot of great information however, if your like me you don't have tons of time for reading through all the historical and case study information. Each section is clearly explained so it's great to just pick and choose what you are looking for.
The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades
Gail Boushey , and Joan Moser
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5 out of 5 stars A Must.......2007-09-15

I am in the process of using this book and it has been wonderful. It has strategies and lessons to get your literacy block off and running. It provides structure and time to work with small groups. I have seen and worked in classes after the Daily Five has been established and it is fantastic. I highly recommend this book.

5 out of 5 stars Must Have.......2007-09-09

This book is a must have for a new teacher and this book is a must have for a veteran teacher. This book will walk you through your daily 90-120 minutes literacy block. After reading it, I requested that my fellow teachers purchase it and we do a school wide book club. ALL of us love it and find it extremely useful. This book was a great recommendation from RealWriters blog...a blog for K-12 teachers as well as professional published authors and writers.

5 out of 5 stars Superb resource for Balanced Literacy!.......2007-09-01

"The Daily Five" is an excellent, teacher-friendly resource that can help any early childhood teacher create balanced literacy within their classroom environment. Their lessons, structure, and establishment of the five essential components to literacy instruction are easy to follow and classroom -tested. I encourage you, as a veteran teacher myself, to purchase "The Daily Five" to find new opportunities and resources for success in a balanced literacy program. It is a great, easy read for any teacher!

5 out of 5 stars A Must Read.......2007-08-29

This is a wonderful book that not only teaches great methods in language arts, but also explains how to control the classroom management issues. If your goal is to have independent workers and a superb reading/writing program, this book lays it all out step-by-step in a very "easy to read" text. Loved it!!

4 out of 5 stars Daily Five Fostering Literacy.......2007-08-14

Itwas just what I have been needing to help me begin my school year. It was an easy read with great detail and examples to help you all along the way.
Razzle Dazzle Writing: Achieving Success Through 50 Target Skills
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Book Description

Get ready to transform "ho-hum" intermediate-grade writers into mature writers who love to write -- and perform well on assessments.

Razzle Dazzle Writing shows you how to teach narrative and informational writing through mastery of 50 key, target writing skills.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars good job breaking down the steps of writing.......2007-07-19

Great ideas for beginning writers in terms of organization. Breaks down the steps simply. Explains what makes interesting writing.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT resource!.......2007-05-09

I have used this book with my own lessons and bought it for all the 2-5 teachers in my building. Very user friendly. Has great ideas for mini-lessons and wonderful resources to copy for students to keep in their wirters' notebooks. I highly recommend this book!

5 out of 5 stars Makes writing seem easy!.......2007-01-16

This book is aimed toward older students, grades 3-8, but I have 2nd graders. Another teacher at my school recommended it, so I gave it a try. While not every lesson is appropriate for my grade level, a lot of it is. I especially like how there is a mini-play (2 or 3 minutes) to go along with the lessons. My students love the section of word choice, where there is a play of Strong Verb vs Weak Verb (like a boxing match). It has reproducible reference sheets for the students to use for transition words, color words, strong verbs, etc. These are great to add to a writing folder. I can't imagine how great this would be for the intermediate grades. Great resource! Especially when you aren't given much of a guideline on how to teach writing!

5 out of 5 stars The Best for teaching writing.......2007-01-14

I work in a sixth grade classroom with second-language learners. This book is the best. I showed it to my fifth grade colleague, and he bought it. What is great about this book is that it has lists of words you can give to the kids such as strong verbs or sight words or transition words. It has wonderful teacher sheets to copy for teaching mini lessons. I used many of her ideas such as show/don't tell, or teaching similes or teaching dialogue. Seriously was not a book that I put on the shelf and rarely looked at. It's hard buying a book and not being able to thumb through it, but I tell you that you won't be disappointed with this one!

4 out of 5 stars Hands-On Writing Tools for Young Writers.......2006-07-18

I enjoyed this book. It gave some very practical advice on creating a workshop environment for writing in the Intermediate grades. I have used the ideas (modified) with younger writers and they are equally as beneficial.

I think this is a must have for anyone who would like to put some Umphhh back into writing in the classroom.

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