Be the Best at Writing

by Rebecca Rissman

Overview

Learn to outsmart your classmates with the tips in this exciting, top secret book! The secret tips included in this simple, easy-to-read text will have you writing opinion, fact, narrative, and directions in no time!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410997883
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/15/2021
Series:	Top Tips
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author. She has written more than 200 books about science, history, art, and culture. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Get Going 4

Imagine Your Reader 6

Think It Through 8

But Why? 10

Many Options 12

The Write Stuff! 14

Outline It! 16

Draft Time 18

Revise It! 20

Punctuate It! 22

Spell It Out! 24

Finishing Touches 26

Study Like a Pro! 28

Dream Big! 30

Glossary 31

Find Out More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

This helpful writing primer provides several simple but effective tips on how to be a better writer. Late elementary and early middle graders will find it helpful to be reminded of the importance of purpose and audience when they choose words for their written pieces as well as the necessity to narrow their focus before they begin a piece. The author even makes suggestions about preparing and polishing a paper so that it looks finished before turning it in and how to get organized before writing or studying.

Reading Today Online

Gr 2–4—These well-organized volumes offer practical advice on the best way to improve in the four areas named in the titles. Each one describes how a particular skill will have an application either in current day-to-day activities or at some point in the future. For example, the first book discusses how math might be used in a future job as an astronaut, or even when simply following a recipe for a favorite cookie. The books emphasize the need for daily practice and provide clear explanations of fundamental principles. Each "Top Tip" is followed by a "Test That Tip" example that allows students to see the suggestions in action. The books all feature lively cartoon illustrations and crisp photographs. While children might not approach these books on their own, they will make great introductions for teachers to jump start instruction.—Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ

School Library Journal