Shows you how to teach students to write well.

Introducing the five-paragraph essay -- Using a graphic organizer to plan for writing -- Writing in a circle for effective endings -- Introducing "how-to" writing -- Adding expository elaborations -- Writing dialogue -- Introducing persuasive writing -- Adding elaboration to familiar stories -- Recognizing the elements of good writing -- Writing across the curriculum -- Bonus lesson: recognizing prompts -- Skills to practice all year long.