Teach students how to capture their imaginative ideas on paper and make writing about fiction fun! This 2nd edition resource was created to support Common Core State Standards, provides an in-depth research base about literacy instruction, and includes key strategies to help students read and understand fiction. Designed in an easy-to-use format, this resource offers detailed approaches and activities with classroom examples by grade ranges and includes graphic organizer templates and digital resources to help teachers implement quickly and easily. Specific suggestions for differentiating instruction are also provided to help English language learners, gifted students, and students reading below grade level.