Writer's Express: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers & Learners (Write Source 2000 Revision) [Hardcover]

Patrick Sebranek (Author), Ruth Nathan (Author), Dave Kemper (Editor), Chris Krevzke (Illustrator), Chris Krenzke (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-This guide for aspiring writers is similar to, although written for a somewhat younger audience than, Patrick Sebranek's Write Source (Write Source, 1987), a popular textbook for middle-school language-arts classes. Kemper covers the writing process, its various forms, tools and study skills, and spelling and punctuation, and includes a nearly 50-page appendix of tables and lists, including maps, a timeline, the sign-language alphabet, the planets, and more. The volume is illustrated with colorful cartoon graphics, and bold headings make it easier for readers to locate information. A useful addition for classroom or home use, this title is less appropriate for library purchase as it serves better as a textbook or personal handbook.
Connie Tyrrell Burns, Mahoney Middle School, South Portland, ME
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 504 pages
• Publisher: Great Source Education Group Inc (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0669471631
• ISBN-13: 978-0669471632
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you have a young writer in your house?, April 3, 2002

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"jobythebay" (MA, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writer's Express: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers & Learners (Write Source 2000 Revision) (Hardcover)

This is a superb book if you have an aspiring writer or just a child who likes to use words. It is laid out in a cute, fun and easy to read style. The pictures are delightful! Even if your child is a bit resistant to reading this book, the pictures will engage him or her.

You and your child will find such helpful information. He'll learn how to pick a subject and how to proofread a final draft. This book isn't just for the aspiriting author but is also wonderful to use in elementary school to get those papers done!

Your child will learn how to start a journal (a terrific way of expressing oneself), write a poem, (riddle or play) or write a fantasy story. He will also learn how to get ready to take a test with some test taking skills.

There is a section on how to use capital letters and punctuation and finally full color maps, an historical time-line and the metric system.

Other helpful sections in the book include helping your child manage his time, writing a speech. The one negative is that there is a section on using the card catelogue in the library. This book was written in 1995 and although many schools still use them, children are learning to look up books through the computer.

I definitely recommend this book to have in your home to help your child with his writing skills or to inspire the budding author. If you are a teacher this is a great book to have in the classroom.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 11, 2012

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This review is from: Writer's Express: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers & Learners (Write Source 2000 Revision) (Hardcover)

My daughter and son can use this book through high school. I bought this book because their english teachers use it. Easy to read. Received product on time and would recommend to all.