Reflecting research and best practices, instruction in this student book alternates between grammar and composition. Each concept is illustrated by examples, and writing models are provided throughout.

These exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in school and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book A addresses sentence structure and variety, audience and purpose, and paragraph skills.

• Prewriting and organizing • Sentence structure and variety • Basic grammar • Giving details • Paragraph structure

• Audience and Purpose • The types of writing • Writing letters • Editing and revising • Writing from prompts

This newly revised student book provides integrated writing instruction and opportunities to apply new skills. Reflecting research and best practices, instruction alternates between grammar, mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 2 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and writing essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences in a variety of forms.

• Prewriting and organizing • Sentence structure and variety • Grammar for writing • Paragraph structure • Audience and Purpose

• The types of writing • Essays • Editing and revising • Writing from prompts

Emphasizing the writing process and motor memory, this systematic and multisensory method for teaching cursive has proven effective for students of various ages and abilities, from elementary through high school and above. Designed especially for the right-handed writer, the new edition contains new and expanded exercises and a student-friendly design.

• Correct paper position, posture, and pencil grip for right-handed students • Prewriting exercises • Lowercase letters • Joining lowercase letters

• Numerals • Uppercase letters • Joining uppercase to lowercase letters • Writing practice and applications

Now in its second edition, Keyboarding Skills provides expanded exercises and a student-friendly design. The proven approach uses the innovative multisensory “alphabet method” to teach keyboarding skills to students of varying ages. Integrated with the Writing Skills series, this student book helps develop confidence and fluency in young writers.

The Writing Skills Teacher’s Handbook offers explicit instruction for those with learning differences as well as techniques and exercise for proficient writers.

• home row keys • lowercase letters • uppercase letters • numbers • symbols • writing applications