SRA Essentials for Writing is specifically designed to help middle/high school students write with clarity, purpose and care. Systematic, explicit instruction and daily writing assignments ensure that your students focus and structure their thinking, as well as learn strategies for accomplishing specific types of writing tasks. Appropriately scaffolded lessons prepare them to produce work that contains well developed and pertinent ideas, supporting examples, and appropriate detail. Key Features Lessons target the skills, strategies and knowledge students need to be successful on high-stakes tests Outline diagrams set specific product goals to help students focus on particular aspects of their writing Grammar, language use and mechanics are woven throughout to improve the quality of writing Components Teacher Materials include: Presentation Book Teacher's Guide Answer Key Practice Software CD-ROM