If you want to improve and refine the sentence and paragraph writing skills of middle grade students, then Writing Fabulous Sentences and Paragraphs is a "must have." Topics covered include: - Sentences -- combining sentences, adding descriptive details, using figurative language - Single Paragraphs -- recognizing and writing main idea, topic sentence, and supportive details - Multiple Paragraphs -- organizing notes and sentences into paragraphs, writing multiple paragraphs using webs, outlines, and notetaker forms - 27 organizer forms for writing six types of paragraphs which include:...

Poetry Patterns is a resource that all teachers can utilize to more effectively teach poetry to their students. The poetry forms presented include familiar forms such as: - couplets - cinquain - diamonte - free verse - limericks - haiku Unusual forms include: - animal prayer poetry - inside-outside poetry - sneaky poetry - tongue twister poetry - many more The lessons in Poetry Patterns have two components: - The first page describes the poetry form and explains the pattern, shows one or more student-written examples, and gives suggestions for conducting the lesson. - The second page is a...

If James Herriot were a sailor, these are the stories he might tell. Author Don Robison is a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer and life-long sailboat sailor. These tales faithfully recount his funny, awkward, and sometimes life-changing experiences as a cutterman and as a sailboat skipper. His self-deprecating humor is engaging, and if you are honest, you may see a bit of yourself in his misadventures. Don transparently laughs at his own weakness and invites us all to laugh at ours. Take in your lines and come enjoy the life and times of a simple sailor.