Book 2


Answer Key is a handy reference for checking independentwork.

SRA Essentials for Writing Grade 6 is specifically designed to help middle/high school students write with clarity, purpose, and care. Systematic, explicit instruction and daily writing assignments ensure that students focus and structure their thinking, as well as learn strategies for accomplishing specific types of writing tasks. The Essentials for Writing Presentation Book, Teacher’s Guide, and Answer Key provide you with: •Coherent, overall instructional design • Logical organization of writing concepts •Coordinated instructional sequences •Appropriate student support • Explicit criteria for assessing writing

SRA Essentials for Writing is specifically designed to help middle/high school students write with clarity, purpose and care. Systematic, explicit instruction and daily writing assignments ensure that your students focus and structure their thinking, as well as learn strategies for accomplishing specific types of writing tasks. Appropriately scaffolded lessons prepare them to produce work that contains well developed and pertinent ideas, supporting examples, and appropriate detail. Key Features Lessons target the skills, strategies and knowledge students need to be successful on high-stakes tests. Outline diagrams set specific product goals to help students focus on particular aspects of their writing. Grammar, language use and mechanics are woven throughout to improve the quality of writing. Components Teacher Materials include: Presentation Book Teacher’s Guide Answer Key Practice Software CD-ROM

Essentials of Writing textbook Grade 6 features include • Highly prompted activities to help students write passages that are organized, to the point, and make sense. • A group edit process that engages students and focuses their attention on attributes of good writing • A variety of writing prompts that encourage students to find personal meaning in writing • Skills being introduced in a carefully sequenced order and continuous review • Cumulative skills development and ongoing success improve student confidence.