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Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Gr 1-3 Each book explains a specific type of writing and shows how various "tools" are used in creating it. For example, "Fairy Tale" demonstrates the use of setting, characters, and magic, among other devices, in "Little Red Riding Hood." Some of the tools covered in "Picture Book" are dividing the story into parts, setting up a problem or struggle, and using illustrations to advance the plot. "Letter" shows the proper format for such a missive and explains, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More