Give students the structured practice they need to craft interesting short stories, along with the creative inspiration that makes writing fun! This standards-based, reproducible resource helps teachers tailor lessons to students’ individual needs by presenting three options on how to address each writing topic: group writing, guided writing or independent writing. It’s packed with information on the parts of a story, tips and forms for organizing ideas, instructions and forms for writing different kinds of stories…even a trait-based writing guide to provide students with the motivating writing practice they need to succeed. Paperback book measures 8 1/2" x 11" and is 96 pages.