This workbook will develop the narrative writing skills
described in the Common Core State Standards. It provides the
ongoing practice that students need, while being specifically
focused on developing the skills listed in the standards. Students
will learn how to respond effectively to all types of writing
tasks, while developing an understanding of the key features of
narrative writing and gaining experience creating stories in many
common genres.
Section 1: Developing Writing Skills - 12 complete sets of
exercises and writing prompts
- each set focuses on one key element of narrative writing
- each set introduces the skill, guides students through the task,
and then builds the skills by allowing independent practice
- warm-up exercises are included before many sets to prepare
students and introduce key skills
- skills covered include sequence, plot, setting,
characterization, theme, point of view, dialogue, and using
descriptions
Section 2: Applying Writing Skills - 10 complete sets of writing
prompts
- each set focuses on one style or one genre of narrative
writing
- genres and styles covered include personal narratives, diary
entries, letters, science fiction, adventure stories, mystery
stories, and more
- hints and tips are included to guide students through the
tasks
- writing prompts include guided planning activities, so students
create focused, well-developed, and well-organized stories
- prepares students for the types of writing tasks found on
assessment tasks and tests
About the Common Core Standards
The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most
American states. The standards describe what students are expected
to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards
throughout the year, and students in many states are tested based
on these standards at the end of the school year.
This book has been specifically created to develop the skills
listed in the Common Core State Standards. It provides full
coverage of the narrative writing skills that Grade 3 students are
expected to have. The exercises and writing tasks, guidance given,
and review and scoring guide have been specifically developed based
on the skills listed in the Common Core State Standards.
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