Great Genre Writing Lessons (Grades 4-8)

Focused Step-by-Step Lessons, Graphic Organizers, and Rubrics That Guide Students Through Each Stage of the Writing Process
Essential for Writers' Workshop!
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.