• unique, research-based lesson design
• alignment with the Common Core
• sequence of skills for instruction
• techniques for one-to-one and classroom instruction
• model dialogues

• an overview of general information for the teacher
• clarification of points teachers sometimes confuse
• steps for initial instruction and subsequent lessons
• sample activities and assignments

William Van Cleave is one whose passion has been nurtured by research and seasoned in the trenches. The deeper that you get into this remarkable resource the more you realize that William's systematic commonsense approach to writing and the understandable conceptual exercises this book provides have immense potential. You will be a better teacher, you will be more successful, and you will be more efficient with this book at your side. If your desire is to work smarter and make more progress with less effort, William Van Cleave has granted your wish.

-Emerson Dickman
J.D. Past President, International Dyslexia Association Member, National Joint Committee on Learning Difficulties

It isn't often that a gifted teacher shares his success in such a teachable manner. This complete, comprehensive instructional guide demystifies the process of teaching grammar and writing while addressing the research and linking the Core Standards. William provides the rationale, the important principles, many examples, plus a wealth of activities and suggestions for successful implementation of a systematic, structured, spiraled process that is useful and appealing to teachers and students. It makes sense!

-Arlene Sonday
Fellow / AOGPE Author, Sonday System