2011 Catalogue - McGraw-Hill Education Australia & New Zealand

Direct Instruction/WritingHigh-Performance WritingGRADES1–AdultHigh-Performance Writing is a comprehensive resourcedesigned to teach students how to improve their writingstandards, with a strong focus on the key traits of effectivewriting. Using the Direct Instruction method, High-PerformanceWriting addresses the writing-instruction needs of all yourstudents, including special education and English as a SecondLanguage students. Detailed lesson plans include researchbasedinstructional practices and provide:n Precise scoring rubrics to aid in objectively assessing writingn Practice in writing-on-demand to prepare students fortesting situationsKey Featuresn Straightforward lessons provide the foundations studentsneed to internalise the writing process and emerge asindependent writersn Writing and revising strategies help students incorporate sixtraits of effective writingn Unit topics address the main writing genresn Each level offers a choice of six units focused on differentforms of writingn A three-step instructional model develops process-basedwriting skillsn Grammar, language use and mechanics are woventhroughout to improve the quality of writingTeacher MaterialsWriting UnitsContain placement tests, daily lessons and a Blackline Masterfor activities that help students develop their ideas, organisationand voice.Writer’s GuideProvides efficient review and practice of mechanics, grammarand usage, and suggestions for using technology forproofreading and publishing.Program GuideA handy reference with assessment tools, writing samples anda bibliography of children’s literature to use as models.ComponentsComplete Package includes:n 1 Writer’s Guiden 1 Program Guiden 6 Writing UnitsHigh-Performance Writing:A Structured ApproachTitle ISBN Price QtyGrades 1–2Beginning WritingComplete Package 9780076004331 $249.95Practical Writing 9780076004348 $60.95Descriptive Writing 9780076004355 $60.95Narrative Writing 9780076004362 $60.95Persuasive Writing 9780076004379 $60.95Expository Writing 9780076004386 $60.95Report Writing 9780076017638 $60.95Writer’s Guide 9780076004393 $49.95Grades 3–4Intermediate WritingComplete Package 9780076004409 $249.95Practical Writing 9780076004416 $60.95Descriptive Writing 9780076004423 $60.95Narrative Writing 9780076004430 $60.95Persuasive Writing 9780076004447 $60.95Expository Writing 9780076004454 $60.95Report Writing 9780076017645 $60.95Writer’s Guide 9780076004461 $49.95Grades 5–6Advanced WritingComplete Package 9780076004478 $249.95Practical Writing 9780076004485 $60.95Descriptive Writing 9780076004492 $60.95Narrative Writing 9780076004508 $60.95Persuasive Writing 9780076004515 $60.95Expository Writing 9780076004522 $60.95Report Writing 9780076017652 $60.95Writer’s Guide 9780076004539 $49.9514Phone 1800 646 572 Fax 02 9900 1980 Email cservice_sydney@mcgraw-hill.com