Writing Lessons for the Content Areas: Standards-Based Lessons That Help Students Plan, Organize, and Draft Their Nonfiction Writing in Social Studies and Science

This collection of writing lessons is just what teachers need to help them meet the language arts standards while teaching important content. Students write poetry, study vocabulary, use graphic organizers, prepare summaries, write for authentic purpose (editorials, persuasive letters, speeches), and so much more! As they write about content-area topics, they gain experience studying nonfiction and practice important language arts skills at the same time. A great way to integrate the curriculum! Includes a complete integrated social studies unit. For use with Grades 4-6.Cheryl Sigmon is the author of 'Writing Lessons for the Content Areas: Standards-Based Lessons That Help Students Plan, Organize, and Draft Their Nonfiction Writing in Social Studies and Science', published 2005 under ISBN 9780439753777 and ISBN 0439753775.