Weekly Writing Lessons (Gr. 5–6) Grade 3 each page includes extension activities

each page includes extension activities designed to enable a child to make connections between the skill or concept being explored and his or her world

Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions are scattered throughout the book to make certain the information provided is understood

they are preparing for success in testing

The writing ideas are designed to incorporate the skills necessary for excellent writing as well as help assess a student’s ability to respond to a written prompt

Weekly Writing Lessons (Gr. 5–6) Grade 3 each page includes extension activitiesHelp students learn how to write fiction with 20 lessons that cover story starters, transitions, closings, elaborations, and the use of figurative language. Each lesson is presented over a period of five days, with one page of activities introduced each day. By the end of the lessons, students will be ready not only to write stories, but also to communicate ideas in any writing format. Correlated to the Common Core State Standards.