Brighten Up Boring
Beginnings
and Other Quick Writing Lessons
by Laura Robb
10 to 15-Minute
Mini-Lessons and Reproducible Activities That Sharpen Students'
Writing Skills
One-page mini lessons—perfect for chart paper or overhead
lessons—and companion reproducible writing activities,
zero in on improving key writing skills. Covers sentence combining,
improving leads, using strong verbs, getting rid of clutter,
and more.