Writing Strands Curriculum

Writing Strands 1 Book and CD

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 1 is designed for families of children who are not yet writing. It has games, programs and projects to help young children understand that words are not just things to use to get what they want, but that they can have fun with them. It consists of a manual of games and projects and an audio CD of examples, made by the author and his son, of what can be done for and with very young children.

Designed for children ages 4 to 8.

9781888344462

$15.00

Writing Strands 2

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 2 introduces the skill of giving thoughts and experiences to others in written form. When a child can write a simple sentence, he is ready for this level. (Spelling doesn't count.)

Writing Strands 2 is a manual for the parents of children about seven years old. It is the only book in this series that that the parents must teach. The rest of the series is written for and to the students, and the assignments are written in such a way that the students can write independently.

9781888344127

$20.00

Writing Strands 3

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 3 is designed to give beginning writers experience in organizing thoughts and writing to be easily understood by others. It can be used for older students who need special help.

Designed for students aged 8 to 12, or for those who have finished Writing Strands 2.

9781888344103

$20.00

Writing Strands 4

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 4 is designed for students aged 13 to 14, or for those who have finished Writing Strands 3.

9781888344097

$20.00

Writing Strands 5

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 5 is designed for students aged 15 to 16, or for those who have finished Writing Strands 4.

9781888344080

$20.00

Writing Strands 6

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 6 is designed for students of any age who have finished Writing Strands 5.

9781888344066

$20.00

Writing Strands 7

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Strands 7 is designed for students of any age who have finished Writing Strands 6.

The exercises in Writing Strands 7 expand on the same types of writing experiences as are found in level six but present a much more sophisticated approach to the writing. Also introduced in this level are a book report and an argumentative essay.

9781888344073

$20.00

Writing Exposition

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Writing Exposition is designed for for those students who have finished Writing Strands 7 and would like to prepare themselves for college or university work.

Writing Exposition presents very challenging exercises in the type of essay work universities require. It contains examples of papers written by very bright high school seniors, giving users a basis of comparison. It also prepares students for the essay section of the SAT, college applications and freshman orientation essays.

9781888344028

$20.00

Creating Fiction

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Creating Fiction is for those students who love to write fiction. "It presents 17 elements of short story writing with detailed and explicit explanations and directions. It also has these exercises written by high school students. It shows students how to write short stories and how to submit them to publishers. These are very sophisticated exercises and should be attempted only by serious young writers. Each of the exercises in this level has, in the index, a student's paper based on it just as it was handed in to the teacher. There is an 18th exercise that asks students to use the 17 skills in the writing of a short story."

9781888344011

$20.00

Evaluating Writing

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Evaluating Writing is the parents’ manual for all levels of Writing Strands. It is recommended if you use the Writing Strands program.

9781888344059

$20.00

Reading Strands Understanding Fiction

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Reading Strands is the parents’ manual for story and book interpretation, all grades. Reading Strands was written to help you to understand and to discuss fiction with your children.

9781888344165

$20.00

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

By Dave Marks, National Writing Strands

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships was designed for students in the sixth grade or above, this manual is for training in manners for personal communication.

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships gives students skill in dealing with others in non-formal situations. It has exercises which teach students skills in both verbal and non-verbal communication.

9781888344158

$20.00