25 Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing (Grades 3-6) (Paperback)

Quick Lessons That Help Students Become Effective WritersTen-minute lessons on choosing and focusing topics, writing titles and leads that entice readers, crafting great endings and much more. Includes ideas for extending the lessons, editing and proofreading, mini-lessons and sample student work to use as models.

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Adele Fiderer has extensive experience as a classroom teacher and language arts staff developer. Currently, she is an education write (more…)

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