Guide students through each step of the writing process from selecting topics to publishing polished pieces! Step-by-step lessons and reproducibles cover five genres: how-to" pieces, fictional and personal narratives, informational reports and essays, and persuasive writing. Teachers will also find graphic organizers, rubrics and checklists, examples of students' writing, extension activities, and helpful hints for managing writers' workshop. For use with Grades 4-8.
Heather Clayton is the Assistant Principal of Parkland-Brookside School. A graduate of West Virginia University, Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport, Miss Clayton holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration, a Master’s degree in Special Education and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. She lives in Rochester, NY.