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Write Source: Student Edition Hardcover Grade 6 2004
by Kemper Great Source Education Group StaffYour Write Source book is loaded with information to help you learn about writing. One section that will be especially helpful is the "Proofreader's Guide" at the back of the book. This section covers all of the rules for language and grammar. The book also includes four main units covering the types of writing that you may have to complete on district or state writing tests. At the end of each unit, there are samples and tips for writing in science, social studies, and math.
Write Source: A Book for Writing, Thinking, and Learning
by Patrick Sebranek Verne Meyer Dave KemperThis classroom toolkit provides a variety of additional resources to help you make the most of the Write Source program-- SkillsBook: Practice for essential mechanics, usage, and grammar skills; Assessment Book: Copymasters for a pretest, interim tests, and posttests to help prepare students for stare assessments; Benchmark papers for whole-class instruction; engaging, interactive activities; Daily Language Workouts, Quick 5-to-10 minute activities in mechanics, usage, grammar, and writing, etc.
Write Source: A Book for Writing, Thinking, and Learning
by Great SourceYour Write Source book is loaded with information to help you learn about writing. One section that will be especially helpful is the "Proofreader's Guide" at the back of the book. This section covers all of the rules for language and grammar. The book also includes four main units covering the types of writing that you may have to complete on district or state writing tests. At the end of each unit, there are samples and tips for writing in science, social studies, and math. The Write Source book will help you with other learning skills, too--study-reading, test taking, note taking, and speaking. This makes the Write Source book a valuable writing and learning guide in all of your classes.
Write Source 2000: A Guide to Writing, Thinking and Learning
by Patrick Sebranek Dave Kemper Verne Meyer Christian R. KrenzkeIdeal for the middle school writer in school and at home,
Write Source Write for College: A Student Handbook
by Patrick Sebranek Verne Meyer Dave KemperWrite for College emphasizes the kinds of writing that will prepare you for college course work. However, the handbook covers much more than writing. It also provides information and guidelines for speaking, thinking, critical reading, note taking, test taking, researching, and nearly every other topic essential to success.
The Write Start: Paragraphs to Essays With Student and Professional Readings (Fourth Edition)
by Gayle Feng-Checkett Lawrence CheckettTHE WRITE START: PARAGRAPHS TO ESSAYS introduces the developing writer to the basic elements necessary for writing effective essays in the academic environment. The Fourth Edition focuses first on writing paragraphs that express thoughts about a topic, then on expanding the topic to the longer essay format. These skills will help students communicate more effectively and prepare them for the rigors of their first college-level composition course.
The Write Start: A Guide to Nurturing Writing at Every Stage, from Scribbling to Forming Letters and Writing Stories
by Jennifer HallissyHow do you raise children who love to write? Jennifer Hallissy believes that if you give children a solid foundation of writing basics, they will develop a love of writing that lasts a lifetime. In this book, she shares the secrets for supporting young writers, from the smallest of scribblers to middle-schoolers mastering script. You play an important role in nurturing your child's writing development. You are your child's first writing teacher, and their most important writing role model. From teaching your child how to hold a pencil and form the letters of the alphabet, to creating writing spaces and meaningful writing rituals at home, this book gives you all of the information and inspiration you need to raise a confident writer. Fifty-two playful activities are presented as ways to invite your child to write. Each activity offers specific suggestions to meet the needs of Scribblers (pre-writers), Spellers (emerging writers), Storytellers (beginner writers), and Scholars (more experienced young writers)--providing the just-right combination of fun and functional skill development. The Write Start is a treasure trove of irresistible ideas that will help you introduce your child to the wonderful world of writing, now, and for years to come.
Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes, and Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity
by Hal Zina BennettEven dedicated and experienced writers need what author and writing coach Hal Zina Bennett provides: a fresh, fun, surefire place to start. In this handy resource, practiced and aspiring writers alike will find inspiration and initiative in the form of prompts for brief writing exercises, story prompts that set forth dramatic arcs for more lengthy works, readings with exercises that reflect on the art and craft of writing, and quotes from famous authors on the inner processes of successful work. Write Starts facilitates creativity like the perfect seat at a favorite café or a peaceful room of one’s own. What’s more, it puts you in the congenial company of a wise and expert coach.
Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes, and Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity
by Hal Zina BennettEven dedicated and experienced writers need what author and writing coach Hal Zina Bennett provides: a fresh, fun, surefire place to start. In this handy resource, practiced and aspiring writers alike will find inspiration and initiative in the form of prompts for brief writing exercises, story prompts that set forth dramatic arcs for more lengthy works, readings with exercises that reflect on the art and craft of writing, and quotes from famous authors on the inner processes of successful work. Write Starts facilitates creativity like the perfect seat at a favorite café or a peaceful room of one's own. What's more, it puts you in the congenial company of a wise and expert coach.
The Write Stuff: A Journey into Writing Your Book (The Ins and Outs of Publishing #1)
by Naleighna Kai Mary B. Morrison J. L. Woodson J. L. Campbell Martha Kennerson Shakir Rashaan Stephanie M. Freeman Janice M. Allen Florenza Denise Lee Ehryck F. Gilmore Christine Pauls Aiken Ponder U. M. Hiram Dr Vanessa Howard Marie McKenzie Kadesha Powell Erica B. DavisThe Write Stuff is the book for anyone who wishes to dip their toe into the literary waters. Each author shares their inspiration on getting you started on your writing journey, editing, world building, and even additional insight on writing in the following genres:RomanceRomantic SuspenseMysteryThrillers and ParanormalIf you’re thinking about writing and publishing, this book will help you to do the damn thing!
The Write Stuff Grade 4
by Tracie HeskettDevelop students' writing skills and prepare them for the types of writing they will need for college and career readiness: opinion/argumentative, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing. The in-depth units in this book provide step-by-step lessons that focus on these specific types of writing styles and provide examples and strategies to work through the writing process from opening sentence to conclusion.
Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You Need To Get Published Now
by Sam BarryFrom the foreword by Maya Angelou:"[T]he joy they promise in their prose makes me glad that I and other writers have been willing to make good writing our aim, and even great writing our dream.""How do I get my book published?"Good question. Lucky for you, publishing insiders Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark have laid out the blueprint for what you want - your book. From transforming an idea into a manuscript to finding an agent to working with an editor to marketing your book, BookPage's Author Enablers are here to assist you every step of the way. And they've brought some backup with original insight from literary superstars like Stephen King, Amy Tan, Rita Mae Brown, and more.It's everything you would ever want - and need - to know about the industry from the inside out.
Write That Book Already!
by Sam Barry Kathi Kamen GoldmarkFrom the foreword by Maya Angelou:"[T]he joy they promise in their prose makes me glad that I and other writers have been willing to make good writing our aim, and even great writing our dream.""How do I get my book published?"Good question. Lucky for you, publishing insiders Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark have laid out the blueprint for what you want - your book. From transforming an idea into a manuscript to finding an agent to working with an editor to marketing your book, BookPage's Author Enablers are here to assist you every step of the way. And they've brought some backup with original insight from literary superstars like Stephen King, Amy Tan, Rita Mae Brown, and more.It's everything you would ever want - and need - to know about the industry from the inside out.
Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now
by Sam Barry Kathi Kamen GoldmarkFrom the foreword by Maya Angelou: "[T]he joy they promise in their prose makes me glad that I and other writers have been willing to make good writing our aim, and even great writing our dream. " "How do I get my book published?" Good question. Lucky for you, publishing insiders Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark have laid out the blueprint for what you want--your book. From transforming an idea into a manuscript to finding an agent to working with an editor to marketing your book, BookPage's Author Enablers are here to assist you every step of the way. And they've brought some backup with original insight from literary superstars like Stephen King, Amy Tan, Rita Mae Brown, and more. It's everything you would ever want--and need--to know about the industry from the inside out.
Write That Memoir Right Now: Forget "Someday" - Start Today!
by Kim BrittinghamYou want to put your life story down in words, but where do you start? Exactly what story are you hoping to tell? How are you going to fill hundreds of pages? How do you plan it out? Memoirist, blogger, and writing teacher Kim Brittingham shares her insight into getting started with your writing and crafting your memoir. Begin with the basic questions every writer should ask, such as why do you want to write a memoir; what story do you want to tell; what form should your story take; who is the audience; and most importantly, why does anyone care? Kim shares her experience and her wisdom, reviewing key aspects of the writing process, including characterization, plotting, theme, focus, point of view, editing, and revising. Plus she adds quick and handy exercises to prepare yourself for the task at hand. Also included is extra information on the business of getting published and ways to get your story read. So don't delay - start writing your memoir today with this handy guide!
Write the Book You're Meant to Write: A Guide For First Time Authors
by Gail WoodardIt's Time to Write the Book You're Meant to Write!Have you ever thought about writing a book? Or what writing a book can do for you? Then you're not alone. Writing and bringing an exceptional book to the world can be both easy and deeply satisfying, once you know how. Writing a book can help you:• Share your ideas and expertise with others. • Generate leads for your business. • Position yourself as an authority in your field. • Impart your wisdom and experience. :• Enjoy a well-earned sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction or memoir, Write the Book You’re Meant to Write: A Guide for First-time Authors provides the critical advice you need for a successful transition from aspiring writer to respected author. Many aspiring authors commit mistakes, but you don't have to, and you don't have to go on this journey alone. Step by step, Gail Woodard helps you explore the different avenues for your book, understand what’s possible and make conscious choices right from the beginning. If you've ever thought about writing a book you can be proud of and that audiences will love, then Write the Book You're Meant to Write can help. It will dispel your fears and build your confidence about the book process, from coming up with the initial idea to selling your book for years to come.So what are you waiting for? Will you start writing the book you're meant to write today?”Woodard's description of the four myths about book publishing alone is worth the price. Ignore them at your peril.”-Brian Jud, How to Make Real Money Selling Books”Whether you recently have felt the call to write a book or have completed a manuscript and are seeking a publisher, make a place on your bookshelf for this all-important book!” - Lynn Wiese Sneyd, award-winning author and owner of LWS Literary Services
Write, Think, Learn: Tapping the Power of Daily Student Writing Across the Content Areas
by Mary K. TedrowFind out how to create the climate and space for everyday student writing. In this new co-publication with MiddleWeb, award-winning teacher Mary Tedrow shows you how to encourage students to integrate daily writing into their lives, leading to improved critical thinking skills, increased knowledge of subject areas, and greater confidence in written expression. This practical guide will help you consider the unique needs of your students, while still meeting state standards. You’ll discover how to… Develop classroom routines and activities that invite creativity and self-expression Teach writing methods that can be used across different grade levels and all content areas Challenge students to examine their own writing processes for thinking and problem solving Evaluate written work in a way that emphasizes growth over grades Many exercises, prompts, and attempts at thinking found in the book can be easily adapted for use both in and out of the classroom. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, Write, Think, Learn will enable you to make writing come alive for all your students.
The Write to Happiness: How to Write Stories That Change Your Brain and Your Life
by Samantha ShadThe author of Write Through the Crisis teaches how to craft better stories and how writing can improve the writer&’s mind and their life.The Write to Happiness is a miraculous tool that helps writers change their lives in the direction they choose. With this book, author Samantha Shad teaches self-help enthusiasts and writers how to create great stories and how writing can change their life for the better, whether it is the main focal point or not. Samantha shows writers how the process for positively changing the brain and the process for writing a great story are the same.The Write to Happiness teaches story structure from the professionals to help writers understand the power of storytelling, while also teaching them:· why gossiping is central to their existence· how forgetting gives meaning· why memory is a myth· what happens in your brain when you read and when you writeNow you will be able to simultaneously change your life and tell your story.Praise for The Write to Happiness&“Put Samantha Shad&’s book at the top of your reading list. Not just because of the masterfully delivered scientific data that demonstrates how the act of writing can provide solace for heart, body, and soul, but especially for the hard-won wisdom that teaches how we can all manifest the confidence to create conscious choice in our lives.&”—Georgia Jeffries, author, screenwriter, and professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts &“An intelligent, thoughtful, and thoroughly entertaining presentation of the best strategies and tactics for crafting the best stories.&”—Carl Nordgren, author of Becoming a Creative Genius (again)
Write to Learn (8th edition)
by Donald M. MurraySpeaking writer-to-writer to beginning and more experienced writers, Murray (University of New Hampshire) guides students through every step of the writing process, emphasizing that writing is a journey of discovery. In this eighth edition, there is new emphasis on learning to harvest ideas and connections before sitting down to write. There are new chapters on reviving a dead draft, and on Internet research. Individual, partner, and group activities are included.
The Write to Read: Response Journals That Increase Comprehension
by Lesley J. RoessingUse reader response strategies to help students build understanding of complex literary and informational text, and provide supporting evidence in their writing—all goals of the Common Core.
Write to Shoot: Writing Short Films for Production
by Marilyn BekerWrite to Shoot teaches budding screenwriters and screenwriting filmmakers how to write a short script with production in mind. Beker instructs them how to showcase their strengths, tailor projects to shoestring budgets, resources, and practical production parameters without sacrificing the quality and punch of their screenplays, whether they're creating a sizzle short for an unproduced feature script, an independent creative work, or a soapbox to promote a cause. Write to Shoot: Writing Short Films for Production is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to be sure there will be no surprises on set that come from a script that's not ready for production.
Write to the Point: How to Communicate in Business With Style and Purpose
by Salvatore J. IaconePractical, proven techniques to make writing for business more effective and less stressful.Thanks to e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, pagers, and, of course, the ever-expanding Web, we live in an age of information overload. Although all these wonders were designed to make life and communication easier and faster, speed and efficiency have come with a price. Clear business writing has never been more difficult or stressful.Writers are expected to respond quickly to an endless flow of e-mail messages. Readers complain about an increasing lack of clarity along with an abundance of mechanical errors. Supervisors and managers are bewildered by employees’ inability to simply say what they mean and the lack of appropriate tone and sense of decorum in the written communications they produce.This book presents proven techniques developed in Dr. Iacone’s seminars that will enable greater ease, proficiency, and clarity in writing. The conversational, instructional format walks you through the actual stages of the writing process—from planning and writing the first draft, to editing and proofreading. This invaluable handbook also includes helpful guidelines to correct punctuation, lists of often-confused words, and step-by-step procedures for generating effective e-mail, memos, letters, and reports.
Write to the Point: A Master Class on the Fundamentals of Writing for Any Purpose
by Sam LeithGood writers follow the rules. Great writers know the rules—and follow their instincts! Finding the right words, in the right order, matters—whether you’re a student embarking on an essay, a job applicant drafting your cover letter, an employee composing an email…even a (hopeful) lover writing a text. Do it wrong and you just might get an F, miss the interview, lose a client, or spoil your chance at a second date.Do it right, and the world is yours.In Write to the Point, accomplished author and literary critic Sam Leith kicks the age-old lists of dos and don’ts to the curb. Yes, he covers the nuts and bolts we need in order to be in complete command of the language: grammar, punctuation, parts of speech, and other subjects half-remembered from grade school. But for Leith, knowing not just the rules but also how and when to ignore them—developing an ear for what works best in context—is everything. In this master class, Leith teaches us a skill of paramount importance in this smartphone age, when we all carry a keyboard in our pockets: to write clearly and persuasively for any purpose—to write to the point.“Leith breaks down how to write anything for any occasion. Though the mission may seem like an ambitious undertaking, Leith is wildly successful . . . will morph even the most timid email-senders into confident writers.” —Booklist“A useful, persuasive guide to English usage.” —The Guardian
Write to the Point!: Principles of Essay Writing
by William P. MorganThis book is all about writing and contains advice and time-saving strategies for making one's writing clearer, more interesting, and easier to put together.
Write to TV: Out of Your Head and onto the Screen
by Martie CookIn Write to TV (third edition) industry veteran Martie Cook offers practical advice on writing innovative television scripts that will allow you to finally get that big idea out of your head and onto the screen. With this book you’ll learn to craft smart, original stories and scripts for a variety of television formats and genres, including comedy, drama, pilots, web series, and subscription video on demand. This new edition has been updated with expanded coverage on writing for global audiences, content creation for streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, as well as writing the web series, podcasts and utilizing free platforms such as YouTube. It also features new chapters on writing for niche markets; breaking into the writers’ room; creating binge-worthy series and how to accompany pilot scripts with a series pitch document. Plus, expanded information on creating complex and compelling characters including writing anti-heroes and strong female protagonists and much, much more. Including information directly from studio and network executives, agents, and managers on what they’re looking for in new writers and how to avoid common pitfalls, advice from successful creators and showrunners on creating original content that sells, and tips from new writers on how to get into a writers room and stay there. This book contains information from more than 20 new interviews, access to sample outlines, script pages, checklists, and countless other invaluable resources, and is the ideal book for anyone who wants to break into the TV writing industry.