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Teaching Writing Skills with Children's Literature

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I work as a writing specialist at an elementary school and I recently purchased this book to use with students in both primary and intermediate grades. Teaching Writing Skills With Children's Literature is packed with practical lessons to use in teaching the elements of writing. The lessons are well written and easy to use. Ms. Dierking and Ms. McElveen have done a fantastic job of bringing together literature and writing skills. Since purchasing my first copy I have bought two more to share with fellow teachers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Of all the books I have encountered that use picture books to teach writing, this one has been the most helpful.
My students have not only progressed but have thoroughly enjoyed the experience!!!! Denise Goforth - educator

This Book was written by two teachers from my son's elementary school. They have given workshops about just this subject. FANTASTIC. Mrs Dierking is my sons first grade teacher. She is an incredible help to both her students and their parents. My son made honor roll and reads at level 18, he writes wonderful stories in his journal. The book that they have written is a fantastic guide for parents and teachers alike. Not that I'm partial or anything :0) ENJOY.

I bought this book to do a writing lesson for my biannual review. The step by step process really made the preparation easy. I used the lesson on The Important Book. I used the primary lesson plan, but then I added a mini lesson on similes in the middle of the lesson to stretch my third graders. The lesson went off well, and I got some really great writing to put on the bulletin board to boot.