Your 2nd- and 3rd graders will love learning the essentials of great story writing with fun-filled activities such as Set-the-Scene Board Game and Point-of-View Mini-Book. Includes mini-lessons to help you teach students how to develop a setting and characters, create a plot with a central conflict and satisfying resolution, use sensory details and concrete language, use checklists to evaluate their work, and more. Plus a BIG, colorful poster with tips for writing "Stories That Sizzle"! For use with Grades 2-3.