Writing Workouts to Develop Common Core Writing Skills: Step-by-Step Exercises, Activities, and Tips for Student Success, Grades 2-6

by Kendall Haven

Overview

Writing proficiency is more important than ever, especially with the demands of standardized testing and the rigors of new standards impacting our schools. This classroom-tested manual, created from a combination of the author's extensive in-class experience and acclaimed research in neural science and developmental biology, addresses all facets of writing competency. The content links to common core curriculum elements in state language arts standards for every state.

Written by experienced educator and author Kendall Haven, the work features 13 innovative writing tips and 30 engaging activities for helping students become better writers. The first part of the book covers writing hints and techniques, while the second half contains core content activities for coaxing the best writing out of your students. A short introductory section lays out the five steps of effective student writing. Lastly, the text reveals how teachers—even those from non-literary backgrounds—can successfully teach and grade writing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610698672
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/11/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	133
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Kendall Haven is a master storyteller and author of 34 books who has conducted writing workshops at over 1,600 schools.

Table of Contents

Contents



Introduction



Chapter One: The Five Steps of Successful Writing

Chapter Two: Writing Tips

Chapter Three: Primary Grade Workouts

Chapter Four: Workouts Perfect for Both Primary and Intermediate Grades

Chapter Five: Intermediate Grade Workouts



Other Sources of Writing Games and Workouts

Index