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Introducing Young Writers' Toolkit, a collection of tools for young writers.


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Product Details

  Paperback: 312 pages
  Publisher: Per Se Press (August, 2009)
  Language: English
  ISBN-10: 0982330626
  ISBN-13: 978-0982330623
  Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5" x 0.7"
  Shipping Weight:Approx. 1 pound


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Valuable Tools for Young Writers

Dozens of helpful tools all in one place, presented in an easy-to-read and easy-to-use format. The perfect companion for young writers at school or at home. Tools in this book include:
  • Word Lists Hundreds of adjectives for describing colors, shapes, sizes, physical descriptions, places, personalities, and more.
  • Word Groups Hundreds of words and definitions to immerse young authors into the most common fictional worlds—Fantasy, Safari, Medieval, Pirates, Space, and more.
  • Better Words Alternatives for commonly overused words. Suggestions for improvement are grouped by skill level, and definitions are provided to ensure proper usage.
  • Weak Words The most commonly used weak words and phrases, along with brief explanations and examples on how to eliminate these for better writing.
  • More Resources Including commonly misspelled words, commonly misused words, citing sources, proofreading marks, and proper use of quotation marks.

This ground-breaking reference book helps students write better, faster, and with less anxiety. Don’t settle for dull, lifeless writing. Using the wide variety of tools in this book, you’ll see dramatic improvements in no time.


Price: $19.95 & eligible for free shipping and handling. Order today!





  What Others Are Saying About This Book:

"No matter what writing program you’re teaching, this book is a must-have in the classroom."
Anna Goble, Fourth Grade Teacher

"This book is a great tool for students and classroom teachers alike. All of the writing supports we piece together can now be found in one resource. "
Jean Southland, Sixth Grade Teacher

"Writing is a difficult subject to teach and learn. Writing well is even more challenging. “Young Writers’ Toolkit” is a user friendly tool for both teacher and student. It provides clear choices to help students improve the quality of their writing and to help teachers teach writing to their students. This is an excellent resource that every school should have."
PJ Foehr, Principal

"I love writing and I use this book to help me all the time."
Tyler Sadoff, student and budding author

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