Students study how authors write…and improve their own writing skills! Perfect for kindergartners and first graders, our set includes everything teachers need for lessons that cover narrative, informative and opinion-based writing. Teachers use the included mentor texts to introduce each type of writing—providing students with concrete models that illustrate each writer’s craft. Then teachers use our in-depth guide to help students practice writing in each style. As the class completes the included mini lessons and corresponding activities, students will master a variety of techniques to become stronger, more powerful writers—from choosing topics to crafting strong closings. The set includes 9 books (both fiction and nonfiction titles), plus a 20-page guide complete with reproducible graphic organizers and a rubric for each type of writing.