Spectrum Writing, Grade 1

by Spectrum (Compiler)

Overview

First Grade Writing Workbook for kids ages 6-7

Support your child’s educational journey with the Spectrum grade 1 writing book

that teaches basic handwriting skills to first graders.

Writing books for 1st graders are a great way for your first grader to learn basic writing skills such as writing stories, letters, opinions, and more through a variety of creative writing prompts and writing practice that is both fun AND educational!

Why You’ll Love This Kids Writing Book

• Engaging and educational writing prompts. “Writing a friendly letter”, “Sight word recognition”, and “Telling an old story” are a few of the fun kids writing activities that incorporate writing practice for kids into everyday settings to help inspire learning into your child’s curriculum.
• Testing progress along the way. Post-tests are included at the end of every chapter to test student knowledge. A writer’s handbook and answer key are included in the back of the 1st grade book to track your child’s progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting activities.
• Practically sized for every activity The 112-page 1st grade workbook is sized at about 8 ¼ inches x 10 ½ inches—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise.

About Spectrum

For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum.

The Writing Book Contains:

• 4 chapters full of vibrant activities and illustrations
• End-of-chapter tests, an answer key, and writer’s handbook
• Perfectly sized at about 8 ¼” x 10 ½”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483811963
Publisher:	Carson Dellosa Education
Publication date:	08/15/2014
Series:	Spectrum Series , #93
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	162,342
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Mercer Mayer – writer and illustrator for Little Critter First Readers, as well as Little Critter Spectrum began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966 and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.

“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s book, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.

Table of Contents

Tools for Writing
Alphabet Review     4
Missing Letters     6
More Missing Letters     10
Capitalization: Sentences     14
Capitalization: People's Names     16
Capitalization: Pets' Names     18
Naming Words - Nouns     20
Action Words - Verbs     23
Describing Words
Adjectives     26
Adjectives That Compare     28
Color Words     30
Number Review     33
Number Words     34
Ordinal Numbers     37
Antonyms/Opposites     38
Synonyms     40
Sound Words     42
Describing Critters     44
Just Me!     46
Review: Describing Words     47
Writing Sentence
Complete Thoughts     48
Punctuation: Periods     49
Sentence Practice     50
Punctuation: Question Marks     51
Punctuation Practice     52
Punctuation: Exclamation Points     53
Punctuation Practice     54
Punctuation Review     55
Sentence Starters     58
Sentence Endings     60
Sentence Practice     62
Question and Exclamation Practice     63
Creative Writing
Sequencing     64
Order Words     70
Beginning, Middle, and End     71
Using Order Words     72
Beginning, Middle, and End     74
The End     75
The Beginning and Middle     76
Brainstorming     78
Changr the Story     80
Follow the Pictures     81
Just for Fun: Draw and Write     83
Writing a Pattern Book     86
Other Ideas for Pattern Books     90
Make a Book     93
Story Review     94
Little Critter Saves the Day     95
Write Your Own Story     99
Writing Lists     100
Now Make Your Own Lists     101
Friendly Letters     102
Parts of a Friendly Letter     103
Thank You Notes     106
Invitations     108
Poetry: Rhyming Words     120
Poetry     122
Name Poems     124
Writing Shape Poems     126
Writing a Diamond-Shaped Poem     128
Thinking of Things to Write About     120
More Story Ideas     122
Practice Page     124
Answer Key     127