"Standards-based activities that spark great ideas, strengthen grammar skills, build writing stamina, and give students practice with all kinds of writing"--cover.
"Grades 3-5"--cover.
Contents
Introduction -- Uncovering writing gems: brainstorming activities -- The journal as a collecting place -- Extraordinary ordinary objects to use in witing -- Walking with the pen: writing simulations -- The basics: grammar games and skill builders -- Fabulously free writing field trips -- Story starters and writing prompts -- The journal as a tool for building classroom community -- Resources.