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Children who master handwriting are better, more creative writers. The earlier we teach children to master handwriting, the more likely they are to succeed in school, and write with speed and ease in all subjects.

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Building Writers Student Editions

Building Writers A
Grade: Kindergarten

Building Writers B
Grade: First

Building Writers C
Grade: Second

Building Writers D
Grade: Third

Building Writers E
Grade: Fourth

Building Writers F
Grade: Fifth

Building Writers Teacher Guide Downloads

Book A/Kindergarten:

Teacher resource for the student edition, Building Writers Book A. Take a look inside to see how students are introduced to different writing types, and read our recommendations for how to best prepare students for using Building Writers student editions. Included are grade-level specific, reproducible writing checklists and templates for continued practice.

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Book B/First Grade:

Teacher resource for the student edition, Building Writers Book B. Get a glimpse at the structure of student activities, and read our recommendations for scaffolding students to successfully use the resources on each page. Included are grade-level specific, reproducible writing checklists and templates for continued practice.

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Book C/Second Grade:

Teacher resource for the student edition, Building Writers Book C.  Get a sneak peek at an example of an information writing activity, and read our suggestions for differentiating activities in student books. Included are grade-level specific, reproducible writing checklists and templates for continued practice.

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Book D/Third Grade:

Teacher resource for the student edition, Building Writers Book D.  See an example of information writing activity, and how to best use the provided checklists for assessment in your classroom. Included are grade-level specific, reproducible writing checklists and templates for continued practice.

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Book E/Fourth Grade:

Teacher resource for the student edition, Building Writers Book E.  Preview a narrative writing introduction, and read teacher tips for using writing checklists.  Included are grade-level specific, reproducible writing checklists and templates for continued practice.

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Book F/Fifth Grade:

Teacher resource for the student edition, Building Writers Book F.   Get a sneak peek at a writing activity from the opinion section, and how the resources on the page help guide students’ writing.  Included are grade-level specific, reproducible writing checklists and templates for continued practice.

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