Items related to Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Synopsis
Helpful instruction and plenty of practice for your child to master the basics of writing
Understanding writing is essential for your child to write with competence and clarity. Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering Writing gives your child bite-sized explanations of this essential skill, with engaging exercises that keep her or him motivated and excited to learn. They can practice the writing skills that are challenging, polish skills they’ve mastered, and stretch themselves to explore skills they have not yet attempted. This title features 170 activities (plus answer key) that increase in difficulty as your child proceeds through the book.
This book is appropriate for a 6th grade student working above his or her grade level, or as a great review and practice for a struggling 7th or 8th grader.
Your student will learn how to:
- Find and develop ideas for topics
- Create first drafts
- Develop sentences and use correct subject-verb agreement
- Revise and proofread her or his own work
Topics include: Finding and Developing Ideas for Writing, Discovering Ideas, The Value of Keeping a Journal, Focusing Ideas, Developing Ideas, Organizing Ideas, Writing the Draft Sentences: The Foundation of the Draft, Building Paragraphs Using Adjectives and Adverbs, Wisely Order and Sequence, Using Strong Verbs Point of View, Revision, What Is Revision?, Plan for Revision, Revision Peer Consultants, Proofreading, Proofreading Strategies, Proofreading and Computer Screens, The Value of Proofreading Partners
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Gary Robert Muschla (often with his wife Judy Muschla) has authored dozens of successful teacher resource guides for McGraw-Hill, Scholastic Professional and Jossey-Bass (Wiley). His BA and MAT are from Trenton State College, and he taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade for more than 25 years. He specialized in reading and language arts and also taught some math. He has conducted workshops for teachers on how to implement a writing workshop in their classroom. For more info, see www.garyrobertmuschla.com.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Published by
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2011
ISBN 10: 0071747168
ISBN 13: 9780071747165
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Helpful instruction and plenty of practice for students grades 6-8 to master the basics of writing. Seller Inventory # 00109739331
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Published by
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2011
ISBN 10: 0071747168
ISBN 13: 9780071747165
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Helpful instruction and plenty of practice for students grades 6-8 to master the basics of writing. Seller Inventory # CIN0071747168A
Seller Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0071747168.G
Seller Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # 5AAWX7000IOY_ns
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing (Practice Makes Perfect Series)
Published by
McGraw Hill (edition 1), 2010
ISBN 10: 0071747168
ISBN 13: 9780071747165
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Workbook. Seller Inventory # 0071747168-8-1-42
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Published by
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2011
ISBN 10: 0071747168
ISBN 13: 9780071747165
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Helpful instruction and plenty of practice for students grades 6-8 to master the basics of writing. Seller Inventory # CIN0071747168G
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Published by
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2011
ISBN 10: 0071747168
ISBN 13: 9780071747165
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Helpful instruction and plenty of practice for students grades 6-8 to master the basics of writing. Seller Inventory # CIN0071747168A
Seller Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # ZWV.0071747168.G
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 15311979-6
Stock Image
Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 16147189-6