Getting to the Core of Writing: Essential Lessons for Every Sixth Grade Student

This resource help teachers to incorporate writing instruction in the 6th grade classroom as an essential element of literacy development while implementing best practices. Getting to the Core of Writing simplifies the planning of writing instruction and assists teachers in becoming familiar with the Common Core State Standards of Writing and provides resources to support the implementation of these standards. It features a Teacher Resource CD and contains information on how to establish a daily writing workshop that includes consistent, structured instruction to engage students in the writing process. 296 pp.