WRITING Grades K–8 Strategies for Writers
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Strategies for Writers is a complete writing and grammar program that prepares all students to be confident, proficient, and effective 21st century writers, ready for college and/or career.
Strategies for Writers is the first program to teach writing using the language of the Common Core State Standards.
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This program’s unique, integrated instructional approach teaches students to apply the six traits of writing at every step of the writing process—across genres and across the curriculum—and it
• meets 100% of the Common Core State Standards for Writing and Language.
• is easy to use. • promotes collaboration. • provides genre-specific rubrics. • prepares students for high-stakes tests.
• offers flexible grammar instruction and practice.
Strategies for Writers increases student engagement in writing and grammar with integrated technology tools. The program’s versatile, dynamic mix of digital and print resources means you can customize instruction to your students’ needs.
Includes the six traits of writing
Focus on The Rubric Says The thesis statement is concise and clear.
Writing Strategy Do research and take notes about a cause-effect relationship in nature.
Living near mountains can teach you a thing or two about high altitudes. There’s less oxygen high up and you need to ascend a mountain gradually to allow your body to adjust. But what, exactly, can happen? To fi nd the answer, I looked at science texts and websites that I knew were reliable and appropriate. I found three specifi c effects of altitude on humans. Here are my notes.
1. high altitude pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs) • tightness in the chest, feeling of suffocation, cough • skin may turn colors, thinking becomes unclear, may even die • go down, seek medical help
2. high altitude cerebral edema (brain tissue swells, fluid leaks)
• loss of coordination, confused mental functions, could lead to death
• could happen after about a week at high altitude • go down right away, get treatment
3. acute mountain sickness (pretty common) • generally get it over 10,000 feet
• headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, sometimes nausea • usually feel better when adjusted to level of altitude
Apply
Select a natural event and do research on it. Then take notes.
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