How Bullets Saved My Life : Fun Ways to Teach Some Serious Writing Skills

This simple book explores the elements and mechanics of good writing, including punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. It shows how young writers can use the best books as models, and it highlights the role of special tools—such as bullets—to add material without burdening the reader.

This simple book explores the elements and mechanics of good writing, including punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. It shows how young writers can use the best books as models, and it highlights the role of special tools—such as bullets—to add material without burdening the reader.

How Bullets Saved My Life looks at writing as a craft. It calls for a deeper understanding of the writing process and the use of good tools to help students build their own stories. Organized around the 6 + 1 writing traits, the book breaks writing into manageable parts to help both students and teachers deal with the complex process. It also offers original insights into the following areas:

• Finding and organizing ideas
• Exploring voice
• Considering word choice
• Building fluency
• Understanding conventions
• Reflecting on visual presentation