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Writing Fundamentals
This program uses a structured approach to teach key concepts of the writing curriculum for grades 3 to 5. Among other skills, students learn how to create clear, concise, interesting sentences and how to write a paragraph with a clear beginning, middle and end.
Targeted Skills
- Parts Of Speech
- Sentence Structure
- Perfect Punctuation
- Vocabulary
- Dictionary Skills
- Satisfying Sentences
- Paragraphs
- Dialogue
Highlighted Features
- Developed by teachers and reading specialists
- Teaches students how to create clear, concise and interesting sentences
- Introduces students to brainstorming, sorting and categorizing ideas
- Teaches students to write a paragraph with a clear beginning middle and end
- Teaches students thesaurus and dictionary skills
- Teaches students to proofread and edit
- Clear verbal instructions allow students to work with minimal supervision
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See Our PricingPC and Mac (System Requirements)
The desktop version of Essential Skills is available exclusively as a school-wide license, giving your entire school unlimited access to our complete library of programs for one affordable, one-time price. There are no subscription fees, so you can use it year after year at no additional cost. This fast, reliable solution is perfect for schools with limited internet access and provides comprehensive coverage for every student. Easily installed on your network, it securely stores student data on a central server and works with any Windows PC.
Single (CD)
For use on a single workstation
$119 Perpetual License
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No subscription charges or renewal fees
Lab Pack (CD)
For use on any five (5) workstations simultaneously
$394.00 Perpetual License
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No subscription charges or renewal fees
Site License (CD)
For unlimited use on all workstations at an individual school
$826.00 Perpetual License
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No subscription charges or renewal fees