Mastering the Mechanics: Grades 6?8: Ready-to-Use Lessons for Modeled, Guided and Independent Editing

Hoyt, Linda; Brent, Lynnette

ISBN 10: 0545223008 / ISBN 13: 9780545223003

Published by Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory and Practice), 2011

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Seller Inventory # 0545223008-2-33978707

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mastering the Mechanics: Grades 6?8: Ready-to-Use Lessons for Modeled, Guided and Independent Editing
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory and Practice)
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545223008
• ISBN 13: 9780545223003
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 19 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Easy-to-use editing lessons that focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions in writing.

A collection of easy-to-use lessons that focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing and use of conventions in writing. Each lesson follows a predictable pattern: a teacher-modeled lesson on day 1, followed by an experience with an unedited sample of student writing on day 2. On day 3, students apply the editing/conventions focus point in their own writing folders; day 4 centers on review and summation.

• Replaces Daily Oral Language as a much smarter, more meaningful skill-building learning experience.
• Includes a skills grid aligned with national standards that reminds teachers of the understandings about grammar and mechanics students should control at each grade level.
• Features editing checklists and assessment guides to help students and teachers keep track of their progress.

About the Author

Linda Hoyt is a nationally recognized consultant who creates environments where engaged children are active participants in their own learning. She is the author or editor of multiple landmark books and resources including Mastering the Mechanics, K–1; 2–3; and 4–5 plus Revisit, Reflect, Retell, Spotlight on Comprehension, Explorations in Nonfiction Writing K; 1; and 2 and Interactive Read-Alouds for Grades K–1; 2–3; and 4–5.

Lynnette Brent has many years of experience teaching reading, language arts, and drama in middle school classrooms. She has written numerous trade books for children in social studies and science and a professional development series that integrates the teaching of reading and writing strategies with content-area materials. Currently, Lynnette works as an author, editor, and consultant.