Writing in 15 Minutes a Day: Writing in 15 Minutes a Day [With Free Online Practice Exercises Access Code]

Your child doesn't have to be an English genius to write like a pro-he or she can do it in just 15 minutes a day! It's true: mastering writing doesn't have to take a long time-and it doesn't have to be difficult and boring! In just one month, students can gain the expertise and skill to tackle the wide variety of writing challenges they will face in school and life. How? Each lesson in Junior Skill Builders: Writing in 15 Minutes a Day covers one small part of the larger writing process, so that each day builds upon the previous day's knowledge. Before long, writing well becomes effortless-one step at a time. In just 15 minutes a day, students learn everything they need about: The parts of speech Sentence structure Punctuation Avoiding the five most common grammatical errors Getting started Techniques for choosing a topic Finding, developing, and supporting a thesis Organizing The common essay types How to figure out what's expected Paragraphs Creating a framework: The five-paragraph essay Writing a strong conclusion Proofreading and spell checking: Editing In addition to all the essential writing practice that kids need to ace classroom tests, pop quizzes, class participation, and standardized exams, Junior Skill Builders: Writing in 15 Minutes a Day provides parents with an easy and accessible way to help their children excel. All it takes is just 15 minutes a day!