Communication is essential in daily life, and writing is an important aspect of communication. Give your sixth graders a solid writing foundation through Basic Writing Skills. The book focuses primarily on teaching studentsto write paragraphs effectively. The activities teach students how to assemble sentences into paragraphs that clearly communicate their thoughts. They will write various kinds of paragraphs: persuasive, descriptive, expository,and more. They will also learn to write a composition, organize a story, and write business letters. 43 pp