Writing Extraordinary Essays: Every Middle Schooler Can!: Strategies, Lessons, and Rubrics - Plus Proven Tips for Succeeding on Tests

How do you turn unmotivated students into eager and accomplished essay writers? In this powerful resource, a master teacher gives you the tools you need to make this happen. Using his own original comic strips to engage students, the author demonstrates a variety of ways to teach students how to organize an essay, create vivid details, make effective word choices, and revise and proofread effectively. He provides rubrics to set clear expectations as well as samples essays that serve as models fo…