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How to Write a Story, Grades 4-6 - by  Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (Paperback) - 1 of 1

How to Write a Story, Grades 4-6 - by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (Paperback)

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  • How to Write a Story, Grades 4-6 is packed with easy-to-do ideas and dozens of writing forms that help students improve their sentence writing skills.Part I: Learn the Parts of a StoryStudents learn to identify and develop characters, settings, plots, and conclusions of stories.Activities are presented in a scaffolded format; choose those most appropriate for your students.Activities include identifying the parts of a story in literature, describing and illustrating the parts of a story, and writing their own story parts.At the end of this section, students combine what they have learned and created to write an original story.Part II: Write a Story Step by StepForms are provided to guide students to write a story step by step.From story plan sheets and graphic organizers to a conclusion page, this section makes your job easier!Part III: Additional Story-Planning FormsForms for an outline, a question and answer list, and a story web provide even more ways for students to plan stories.Part IV: Write in Different GenresAfter students have mastered the parts of a story and the steps for writing a story, challenge them to write in specific genres!Teaching suggestions and guided directions for students are included for realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction stories.Part V: PresentationEncourage students' creativity with reproducible templates to create and illustrate final copies of stories.Part VI: Writing and Publishing CentersThe Writing Center contains materials to encourage independent story writing.
  • 9-12 Years
  • 9.52" x 6.54" Paperback
  • 96 Pages
  • Education, Teaching Methods & Materials
  • Series Name: How to Write a Story

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About the Book



About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

Our mission is to ignite young minds to help every child learn and succeed!
Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK-8.



Book Synopsis



How to Write a Story, Grades 4-6 is packed with easy-to-do ideas and dozens of writing forms that help students improve their sentence writing skills.

Part I: Learn the Parts of a Story

  • Students learn to identify and develop characters, settings, plots, and conclusions of stories.
  • Activities are presented in a scaffolded format; choose those most appropriate for your students.
  • Activities include identifying the parts of a story in literature, describing and illustrating the parts of a story, and writing their own story parts.
  • At the end of this section, students combine what they have learned and created to write an original story.
  • Part II: Write a Story Step by Step

    • Forms are provided to guide students to write a story step by step.
    • From story plan sheets and graphic organizers to a conclusion page, this section makes your job easier!

    Part III: Additional Story-Planning Forms

    • Forms for an outline, a question and answer list, and a story web provide even more ways for students to plan stories.

    Part IV: Write in Different Genres

    • After students have mastered the parts of a story and the steps for writing a story, challenge them to write in specific genres!
    • Teaching suggestions and guided directions for students are included for realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction stories.

    Part V: Presentation

    • Encourage students' creativity with reproducible templates to create and illustrate final copies of stories.

    Part VI: Writing and Publishing Centers

    • The Writing Center contains materials to encourage independent story writing. Story prompt cards, character and setting lists, and charts for writing in specific genres will cure even the most difficult case of writer's block.
    • The Publishing Center is a place where students can find various materials for the illustrations and covers, as well as the final copy templates in this book.

    Trait-Based Writing:

    How to Write a Story fits perfectly if you're using trait-based writing! When your students use this book, they focus on these important writing skills:

    • conventions
    • voice
    • ideas
    • word choice
    • sentence fluency
    • organization

    About Evan-Moor

    A leader in PreK-8 educational publishing, Evan-Moor has been a trusted partner of teachers and parents for over 40 years. Our mission is helping children learn, and we do this by creating resources that motivate children to learn important skills and concepts across the curriculum while also inspiring a love of learning.

    Dimensions (Overall): 9.52 Inches (H) x 6.54 Inches (W) x .34 Inches (D)
    Weight: .64 Pounds
    Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
    Number of Pages: 96
    Genre: Education
    Sub-Genre: Teaching Methods & Materials
    Series Title: How to Write a Story
    Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
    Theme: Language Arts
    Format: Paperback
    Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
    Language: English
    Street Date: March 1, 2001
    TCIN: 77901741
    UPC: 9781557998026
    Item Number (DPCI): 247-64-5406
    Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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    Estimated ship dimensions: 0.34 inches length x 6.54 inches width x 9.52 inches height
    Estimated ship weight: 0.64 pounds
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    Q: What types of genres can students explore in this book?

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    • A: Students can write in genres such as realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction.

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    Q: Are there templates included for story presentation?

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    • A: Yes, the book includes reproducible templates for students to create and illustrate their final story copies.

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    Q: What materials are provided for independent writing?

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    • A: The Writing Center offers story prompt cards, character lists, and charts to support independent story writing.

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    Q: How does the book help with story structure?

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    • A: The book provides activities to identify and develop characters, settings, plots, and conclusions, enhancing story structure understanding.

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    Q: What age group is this writing guide intended for?

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    • A: This writing guide is designed for students aged 9 to 12 years.

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