The first part of each book provides mini-lessons, strategies and activities to develop the necessary skills for the particular type of writing. The second part comprises 20 two-page writing lessons, each divided into 3 steps: Pre-Writing, Composing, and Revising. Each lesson has a For-More-Fun activity, which provides an opportunity for students to think creatively and share their writing. Also included are a Writer's Checklist, an Editorial Symbols sheet, and a list of additional topics.