Power Paragraphs is a writing workbook that uses a simple and memorable analogy: that the parts of an essay are like the parts of a sandwich. The "bread" at the top and bottom represents the main idea; the "meat" of the essay is the topic sentences; the "lettuce" develops with supporting ideas; the "mayo" and "mustard" are transitional elements. Add a "garnish" at the top for an interest statement and your sandwich is complete, delicious, satisfying, and easy to read and understand. The book is ideal for writers at all levels because, in one memorable picture, the organizational pattern of any piece of writing can be easily stated and easily understood. Use this book to improve your personal communications or in classes for English language speakers at any level.

Best-selling author Adele Fiderer presents a series of mini-lessons to help students move from writing single paragraphs to crafting mutli-paragraph pieces. Each mini-lesson introduces an important element of good paragraph writing, such as crafting topic and body sentences that pack a punch, writing smooth transitions, and paragraphing dialogue. Includes super student models gathered from the author's long career as a classroom teacher.

Reading, Writing, and Studying Strategies: An Integrated Curriculum is a review manual that combines the teaching of reading and writing and makes the relationship between the two activities explicit for students. This unique program has been field-tested and effectively implemented in secondary classrooms. It also provides instructors with a teacher's script to support the effective presentation of new content. The skills and strategies that are taught in each instructional unit are fully explained, illustrated, modeled, and then reinforced with examples that students work out by following a step-by-step approach. This easy-to-follow text uses the same format in all of the units--lesson script, handouts, controlled practice set, and answer keys.

Guided instruction methods to build the foundation needed for students to learn, master, and enjoy the craft of writing.

This book shows teachers how to meet the challenge of inclusive classrooms and help all students succeed. It includes tips for writers' workshops and classroom reading requirements and practical ideas for involving students in their own studies.

"A wide range of effective writing techniques are outlined and reinforced throughout the book, with suggested "anchor books" for each lesson. The fundamentals of the writing process and the "6 Traits" are integrated into this unique examination of how developing an awareness of the readers' thinking can influence and affect a student's ability to write."--Publisher.