As children move into higher grades, they’re asked to do more writing in a variety of styles. Book reports and research papers teach information gathering while opinion papers and essays ask them to make a point and argue it well. Readers will learn the importance of word choice, organization of sentences and paragraphs, and the need for proper grammar in both classroom assignments and creative writing done on their own. Clear explanations and an entertaining style reinforce language arts standards of the Common Core, and fact boxes offer tips that can be used in many subjects’ writing assignments. • Emphasizes the importance of planning, including tips on brainstorming and outlining • Uses relatable topic examples to demonstrate how each type of writing can be completed • Suggests ways each writing style can be used in classes other than language arts, including social studies and science
