Finally--highly effective, field-tested lesson plans for the students in every elementary and middle school classroom who struggle with writing. The practical how-to follow-up to Graham and Harris's popular <i>Writing Better, </i> this book is just what K-8 educators need to advance all students' writing skills, whether they have learning disabilities or just need extra help.<p> Teachers will get concise lesson plans they can use to easily supplement their existing writing curriculum. From 20 to 50 minutes each, the lessons<p><ul><li>address types of writing that are key to academic success, such as writing reports and constructing essays for standardized tests</li><li>help with every phase of the writing process, from planning to revising</li><li>reinforce new skills through group and individual practice</li><li>ensure that improvements are sustained by teaching students critical self-regulation skills they can use independently</li><li>support effective instruction with step-by-step guidelines and optional scripts for teachers</li><li>engage students with mnemonic devices they'll immediately grasp and remember</li><li>include fun photocopiable support materials, such as cue cards, picture prompts, sheets for graphing story parts, and charts for brainstorming and setting goals</li></ul><p> Firmly grounded in the authors' Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach, which has been proven effective by 2 decades of research, these brief, powerful lessons will help transform s