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Describe a Dog

Informative Essays - Easy Lesson Plans 

When the family gathers for Grandma’s birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade.

At home, they write informative essays about the day. It includes learning how to describe a dog. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it’s time for Grandma’s birthday party! This is Book 4 in The Read and Write Series, that feature these cousins, their pets and great essays.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE READ AND WRITE SERIES

Hurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.
“. . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . .” - School Library Journal 5/1/15
• “. . .breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing.”
• “The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion).”
• “. . .useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy, power, and importance of effective writing.” Booklist 6/17/15

THE READ AND WRITE SERIES

Mims House supports kids reading and writing with THE READ AND WRITE SERIES, which includes four books. It covers opinion, narrative, and informative writing. Click the book covers for more information on the complete series.

Read and Write Series

 

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