Last July WriteShop entered the realm of early elementary education with the release of WriteShop Primary Book A (pre-writers in grades K-2). I know that many of you with kiddos in the 1st- to 3rd-grade realm have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Book B and we’re excited to say . . . it’s almost here!
10% Discount on Pre-Orders of Book B!Book B will begin to ship on July6. Order now at the WriteShop store and save 10%! Use coupon code NEWB10 at checkout. Hurry—offer ends Sunday July 5!
About WriteShop Primary Book BWriteShop Primary Book B introduces the steps of the writing process through engaging activities crafts and picture books and creates an environment that promotes a joy of learning. The program accommodates pre-writers as well as beginning and developing writers.
Recommended Grade LevelsIdeal for students in first and second grade.May also be used with reluctant third and fourth graders.If your child is reluctant or not able to write on his own you’re encouraged to let him dictate his stories to you. As his skills develop he will learn to help more and more with the actual writing. For a more advanced child extra challenges appear throughout each lesson to promote stronger writing habits.
Soft-cover book w/plastic-coil binding lies flat for ease of use.214 pagesPurchase the reproducible Activity Set Worksheet Pack separately for only $4.95See a Sample LessonPlacement chartParent Testimonials“My daughter went from painfully writing 3-5 sentences to writing whole stories complete with beginning middle and ending. WriteShop Primary Book B even helped me not to be scared of writing.” —Andrea CA
“Spelling improved. CONFIDENCE was a huge improvement. I had been dealing with the dreaded ‘I can’t’ and this program has helped them see ‘I CAN’! … A fantastic experience!” —Cheryl ON
“The best part is that we hardly noticed that we were learning together while we were busy throwing paper slices of pepperoni or writing parts of a story on a make-believe ‘story bucket.’” –-Julia CA
Book B OverviewYour child will learn to plan create and publish simple stories with parent help. He or she will:
Use graphic organizers to plan a story.Include a beginning a middle and an end.Identify the main character in a story.Learn to add story details.Organize a story to include a problem and its solution.Write a friendly letter.Write a personal narrative.Retell nursery rhymes and fairy tales in their own words. “Publish” stories through projects or crafts.Other skills introduced in Book B include:Concept of paragraph form and indentation.Standard spelling and using spelling tools.Identifying the parts of a friendly letter.Identifying words that rhyme.Using a different voice to tell a story.Using a dictionary to help improve writing and spelling.Choosing story endings. Get your child excited about writing! Click here to pre-order WriteShop Primary Book B