Writing Fabulous Sentences & Paragraphs (Paperback)

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If you want to improve and refine the sentence and paragraph writing skills of middle grade students, then this book is a "must have." It begins with a brief review of the parts of a sentence, types of sentences, and ending punctuation. Succeeding lessons and activities progress from writing sentences to writing paragraphs and, finally, multiple paragraph passages. There are complete teacher instructions and over 70 reproducible models and student writing forms.

A summary of topics covered:
* Sentences -- combining sentences, adding descriptive details, using figurative language
* Single Paragraphs -- recognizing and writing main idea, topic sentence, and supportive details; 27 organizer forms for writing six types of paragraphs (how-to, narrative, compare/contrast, descriptive, persuasive, definition)
* Multiple Paragraphs -- organizing notes and sentences into paragraphs, writing multiple paragraphs using webs, outlines, and notetaker forms

Exercises with suggested paragraph subjects include: Cleaning the Cage, An Ice Cream Sundae, Creatures of the Sea, My Room, Recess, I Vote For Computers, Friendship, and many others.Teacher resource information includes: keeping writing folders, holding student writing conferences, writing conference forms, and a paragraph skills checklist. Answer key provided. Cute and humorous line art illustrations throughout. All 112 pages perforated for easy removal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557996016
• ISBN-13: 978-1557996015
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,083 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Writing Help, March 16, 2007

By	L. Freeman "home school mom" (Christiana, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book breaks down the components of good sentence structure, writing complex sentences, and writing interesting sentences and paragraphs in a way that is easy to follow and understand. I'm using it for homeschooling, but it is also an excellent tool for enhancing what your child has already learned in school.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Writing Workbook for Intermediate Learners, November 9, 2009

By	Jimmie "a homeschool mom" - See all my reviews

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I'm not a huge fan of workbooks, but in small doses, they can be effective. Writing Fabulous Sentences and Paragraphs is a good example of a helpful workbook. The exercises are brief and provide lots of opportunity for open ended response. My ten year old enjoys using this workbook, too.

I think it leans more toward the fourth/fifth grade level. It is a tad too simplistic for a sixth grader, unless you used it as a base to extend from. Even with my fifth grader, I don't consider the workbook ENOUGH writing instruction. But it gives some good writing topics and frameworks for organizing your thoughts (prewriting). Used as part of a larger language art curriculum, this book is a good resource.