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Motivating Prompts and Easy Activities That Develop the Essentials of Strong Writing
Boost creative and expository skills with this teacher-written resource! Lessons are designed to make students want to write well: organize their ideas, write focused paragraphs, make transitions, use strong adjectives and verbs, write dialogue, revise, and more! Includes reproducibles.

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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching (January 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0590522124
  • ISBN-13: 978-0590522120
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars interesting activities that stimulate good writing, October 28, 1999
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As a teacher of high-school students with learning disabilities I was very happy to find Ms. Rawlings book. Nothing is more difficult in writing than thinking of an idea and getting started. I found that my students would simply stare into space when asked to write, desperately trying to think of something to write about. Now I use the story starters as fun, creative ways to get the kids going. For the first time many of them want to write because the story starters are so compelling they want to start the story and see where it takes them. I also enjoy the sensible teaching tips from a seasoned pro in the classroom. Thank you Ms. Rawlings Miller!
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87 of 89 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book your children will love!, September 30, 1999
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My son LOVES this book! With the new Harry Potter books, my son (a 10-year-old who normally hates to read and write) has taken an interest in trying to write his own books. As a non-writer I did not know where to start, but Ms. Miller's book is informative and most of all FUN! She demystifies writing so that it is enjoyable and understandable. I would suggest anyone with schoolage children try this book so writing will not be such a scarey thing for their kids. I read it and learned lots -- I wish I had it when I was growing up!
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Too short, and better books exist, February 18, 2007
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I was disappointed to discover this book is more like 50 activities, not 50 lessons. I realized only after I ordered this book that it is a slim 64 pages. Each "lesson" is like an idea for a student writing assignment, although many of them are not particularly inspired. I tried to use this book with middle school students, but many of them complained that the assignments were cliche and forced them to write on prompts they had heard before (like write an autobiography, describe someone's personality in a paragraph, write about something that annoys you, write about the weather today, etc.). I felt that half of these prompts were things that as a teacher, I could easily come up with on my own. The other half are fine and good, but brief. For my purposes, this book could be condensed to a two-page list of creative writing / essay topics.

At 9.99 for 64 pages, you are better off spending 19.99 on a 300 page book that will last beyond a few weeks, and do more than list off writing prompts.

This book could be useful if you are teaching 4th-5th grade students, and like to have the structure of a book to guide you through getting the class excited about a single writing prompt. If you're a more creative type (and not a by-the-line, I read a cookbook for every detail type), you're better off giving yourself an hour to brainstorm a bunch of writing prompts, typing them up, and using your own ideas.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good review lessons
I haven't had much of a chance to use the book in my classroom yet, but it does have some good review lessons.
Published 11 months ago by Maureen A. Getz

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed!
This book is just what I needed. As a writing teacher for 3rd-6th grade, this book gives me some awesome and fun ideas for writing lessons. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sandra Carter

1.0 out of 5 stars What's WRONG with this book.
This is a book on the teaching of writing to middle and junior high students. The writer-teacher may know her stuff, but does not know how to instruct students or her... Read more
Published on December 30, 2007 by James Charnock

3.0 out of 5 stars 50 Writing Lessons that Work
This is good for students who need focus, but not for students who need basic skills.
Published on May 7, 2007 by K. Feinberg

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book For Motivating Non-Writers!!
I have my own tutoring service I have used this book to help my students who do not like writing. The prompts located in the book are great ways for children to use their... Read more
Published on November 27, 2006 by S. Thompson

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
This is a generally good book. I like that it spends a little more time on some of the concepts that are generally difficult for students.
Published on November 5, 2006 by Mrs. Marlatt

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!
Great resource for lessons, sponge activities, and substitute lessons. Highly recommend for all teachers who want useful support for their writng program.
Published on November 26, 2005 by Jennifer Puakea Pedersen

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