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Ready, Set, Write!: A Writer's Handbook for School and Home
Explains the five steps in the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading, and publishing, and provides mini-lessons to practice the core principles outlined.
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112 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2006
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April 22, 2012Time For Kids magazine. (2006). Ready, set, write!: A student writer's handbook for school and home. New York: Time for Kids Books.
Citation created by- Amber Thompson
Call Number- 808
Description- This fun and easy to use handbook consists of 112 pages with color illustrations. Youngsters will benefit from using this book to improve their writing skills. The book is packed with writing ideas, examples, rules, and tips that kids need to be successful writers for homework and essays
Content/Scope- The handbook explains the five steps in the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading, and publishing, and provides mini-lessons to practice the core principles outlined.
Accuracy/Authority- All items published by Time for Kids are well-respected within the educational community.
Arrangement/Presentation- Features ideas, examples, rules, and tips that kids aged 8 to 12 need, to be successful writers for homework and essays. This work, from the editors of "Time for Kids" magazine, includes: samples of different kinds of writing; lessons to sharpen students' skills; and word lists to make essays dynamic.
Relation to Similar Works- There are many books out there about teaching the writing process but this one is geared to younger students ages 8-12.
Timeliness/Permanence- This information will be of relevance for years to come.
Cost- $7.19
Rationale for Selection- This is a great addition to the library and will assist teachers with examples and lesson ideas to help with the difficult task of teaching kids to learn to become independent writers. The library collection I reviewed did not contain any handbooks.
Citation created by- Amber Thompson
Call Number- 808
Description- This fun and easy to use handbook consists of 112 pages with color illustrations. Youngsters will benefit from using this book to improve their writing skills. The book is packed with writing ideas, examples, rules, and tips that kids need to be successful writers for homework and essays
Content/Scope- The handbook explains the five steps in the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading, and publishing, and provides mini-lessons to practice the core principles outlined.
Accuracy/Authority- All items published by Time for Kids are well-respected within the educational community.
Arrangement/Presentation- Features ideas, examples, rules, and tips that kids aged 8 to 12 need, to be successful writers for homework and essays. This work, from the editors of "Time for Kids" magazine, includes: samples of different kinds of writing; lessons to sharpen students' skills; and word lists to make essays dynamic.
Relation to Similar Works- There are many books out there about teaching the writing process but this one is geared to younger students ages 8-12.
Timeliness/Permanence- This information will be of relevance for years to come.
Cost- $7.19
Rationale for Selection- This is a great addition to the library and will assist teachers with examples and lesson ideas to help with the difficult task of teaching kids to learn to become independent writers. The library collection I reviewed did not contain any handbooks.
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June 28, 2013Time For Kids magazine. (2006). Ready, set, write!: A student writer's handbook for school and home. New York: Time for Kids Books.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Citation by- Allison Williamson
Call Number- 808
Content/Scope- The handbook focuses on the five steps of writing and provides step by step lesson on how to practice the five steps correctly. This book is full of writing rules and tips as well as examples of other kids writing.
Accuracy/Authority- Time for Kids publishes a weekly newspaper for kids on educational and kid interest topics. This kid friendly newspaper is brought to you by Time Magazine.
Arrangement/Presentation- This handbook full of color illustrations and easy to maneuver lessons to improve student writing. The lessons formatted that a children or adult could pick this book up and go through the lesson with ease.
Timeliness/Permanence- The information is a process of writing, so its relevance will stick around as long as writing does.
Accessibility/Diversity: Regardless of ethnicity, learning ability or reading levels, all students will benefit from this book although it is targeted grades 3rd-6th.
Cost- $7.99
Professional Review: Not Found
Justification for Inclusion – I am including this into my reference book shelf for my library as writing is not a skill that will ever go away. The format (pencil and paper, Microsoft document, etc) might change, but right now everyone, especially children, need to know the five steps to writing to be successful.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Citation by- Allison Williamson
Call Number- 808
Content/Scope- The handbook focuses on the five steps of writing and provides step by step lesson on how to practice the five steps correctly. This book is full of writing rules and tips as well as examples of other kids writing.
Accuracy/Authority- Time for Kids publishes a weekly newspaper for kids on educational and kid interest topics. This kid friendly newspaper is brought to you by Time Magazine.
Arrangement/Presentation- This handbook full of color illustrations and easy to maneuver lessons to improve student writing. The lessons formatted that a children or adult could pick this book up and go through the lesson with ease.
Timeliness/Permanence- The information is a process of writing, so its relevance will stick around as long as writing does.
Accessibility/Diversity: Regardless of ethnicity, learning ability or reading levels, all students will benefit from this book although it is targeted grades 3rd-6th.
Cost- $7.99
Professional Review: Not Found
Justification for Inclusion – I am including this into my reference book shelf for my library as writing is not a skill that will ever go away. The format (pencil and paper, Microsoft document, etc) might change, but right now everyone, especially children, need to know the five steps to writing to be successful.
June 22, 2012
Name: Taylor Myatt
Title: Time For Kids magazine. (2006). Ready, set, write!: A student writer's handbook for school and home. New York: Time for Kids Books.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: 808
Brief Description: This is a writing handbook for elementary students that includes over 50 writing tips to be incorporated at school or at home. It is designed to build confidence within young writers and includes several ideas and writing prompts.
Cost: $7.19
Relevance and Relationship: Elementary students need as much practice as they can with writing to improve their confidence and gain experience to create well versed writers.
Purpose: To improve students’ writing confidence.
Validity: This book is published by Time for Kids, which is a very authentic source for students.
Format: paperback book
Arrangement and Presentation: This book includes lesson plans and writing tips to improve student writing skills.
Diversity: This book can be adapted to third-fifth grade levels, gender, and ethnicity.
Title: Time For Kids magazine. (2006). Ready, set, write!: A student writer's handbook for school and home. New York: Time for Kids Books.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: 808
Brief Description: This is a writing handbook for elementary students that includes over 50 writing tips to be incorporated at school or at home. It is designed to build confidence within young writers and includes several ideas and writing prompts.
Cost: $7.19
Relevance and Relationship: Elementary students need as much practice as they can with writing to improve their confidence and gain experience to create well versed writers.
Purpose: To improve students’ writing confidence.
Validity: This book is published by Time for Kids, which is a very authentic source for students.
Format: paperback book
Arrangement and Presentation: This book includes lesson plans and writing tips to improve student writing skills.
Diversity: This book can be adapted to third-fifth grade levels, gender, and ethnicity.
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June 22, 2012Name: Karrie Kennett
Title and Citation:
Time for Kids (Eds.). (2006). Time for kids ready, set, write!: A writer’s handbook for school and home. New York, NY: Time for Kids Publishing.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Brief Description: This book is a student-friendly resource for budding writers. It uses a variety of ways to encourage writing and writing mechanics.
Call Number: 808
Citation of a Review: (Not available)
Cost: $39.95 (With library binding)
Relevance and Relationship: A great resource for third, fourth, and fifth grade students for homework and class work, especially with peer editing. In addition, it can be used working with writing remediation students.
Purpose: The purpose of this is to encourage correct student grammar and mechanical usage.
Validity: Time for Kids is a trusted resource that is used in many classrooms across the county.
Format: The format for this text is print.
Arrangement and Presentation: This book is arranged by topic with examples that follow.
Diversity: This is a research tool that can span genders, grade levels, and interests. A great tool for any classroom.
Title and Citation:
Time for Kids (Eds.). (2006). Time for kids ready, set, write!: A writer’s handbook for school and home. New York, NY: Time for Kids Publishing.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Brief Description: This book is a student-friendly resource for budding writers. It uses a variety of ways to encourage writing and writing mechanics.
Call Number: 808
Citation of a Review: (Not available)
Cost: $39.95 (With library binding)
Relevance and Relationship: A great resource for third, fourth, and fifth grade students for homework and class work, especially with peer editing. In addition, it can be used working with writing remediation students.
Purpose: The purpose of this is to encourage correct student grammar and mechanical usage.
Validity: Time for Kids is a trusted resource that is used in many classrooms across the county.
Format: The format for this text is print.
Arrangement and Presentation: This book is arranged by topic with examples that follow.
Diversity: This is a research tool that can span genders, grade levels, and interests. A great tool for any classroom.
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