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Hurrah for Essays! All English composition writing lessons should be this much fun. When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams? This story takes a popular subject-kids getting a pet-and adds dogs of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it's cousins and the dogs that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of dog will Dennis choose? Will Mellie want the same kind of dog? This story hits many language arts curriculum needs: -A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie -Information on dog breeds -Responsible dog ownership -Example of essay format -Basic English language arts for elementary or primary grades -Tips for teaching writing -Example or model of opinion essay for elementary students -Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write -Completes the writing process by showing the results of Dennis's essay I WANT A DOG almost makes good English opinion compositions and essays look too easy.

Hurrah for Essays! All English composition writing lessons should be this much fun. When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body BESIDE him. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams? Will her arguments work? This story takes a popular subject-kids getting a pet-and adds cats of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it's cousins and the dogs that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of cat will Dennis choose? Will Mellie want the same kind of cat? This story hits many language arts curriculum needs: -A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie -Information on cat breeds -Responsible cat ownership -Example of essay format -Basic English language arts for elementary or primary grades -Tips for teaching writing -Example or model of opinion essay for elementary students -Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write -Completes the writing process by showing the results of Dennis's essay I WANT A CAT almost makes good English opinion compositions and essays look too easy.

When Dennis has to write a narrative essay, he naturally turns to his dog for something to write about. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the dog to the veterinarian for shots. Clark gave them all a merry chase! There's lots of action to love here-and great verbs for Dennis's narrative essay. THE READ AND WRITE SERIES I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay, Book 1 I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay, Book 2 My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay, Book 3 My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay, Book 4 (Spring, 2016) This is the third installment in The Read and Write Series. Children's book author and writing teacher, Darcy Pattison, entertains kids while also teaching them how-to-write.

Fun at the K-9 Karnival! 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. 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.