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The foundation of a story is more than just an exciting tale to tell. It's writing correctly and well. Part of writing well is knowing how to craft complete sentences. Readers will learn the characteristics of a complete sentence, including the punctuation marks that end them and how to find a main clause. Full-color photographs will enhance the everyday situations described in the many examples. Fact boxes add even more explanations and, with the...
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Writing flows more smoothly when writers use transition words. In addition, they make stories more orderly and often provide more detail. Readers will learn the many kinds of transitions and how to use them in a piece of writing. Relatable examples and fun fact boxes will introduce this key concept in an understandable way while supporting the common core English language standards. Brightly colored photographs will keep readers engaged as they move...
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Varying sentence structure is one great way to make writing more interesting. Knowing how to use the three different kinds of conjunctions is a big part of crafting sentences of varying lengths and styles. Readers will learn the basics of conjunctions, including common conjunctions and when to use them. Examples using everyday situations will engage readers as they are introduced to the rules of coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions....
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Knowing how to use punctuation marks is essential to writing well. The comma and colon are some of the most useful types of punctuation, though the rules regarding their usage can be tricky. Readers will be introduced to the most common ways commas and colons are used in writing. Written examples feature school-day settings and situations, engaging readers with a topic central to the common core English language standards. Colorful photographs will...
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Stories wouldn't make much sense without transition words. One kind of transition indicator--sequential words--helps a writer order events, digress, and signal to the reader that the story will be ending soon. Readers will learn all about these important kinds of transitions, including when and how to use them. Sequential words will be introduced through relatable examples, complemented by helpful fact boxes and colorful photographs. The main content...
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