This interactive workbook teaches elementary school students how to write a report. From gathering information, through organizing thoughts and ideas, and to the final product, students will learn the skills necessary to complete assigned writing tasks. Students learn in three ways: watch a video, read the chapter text, and complete exercises to test knowledge and comprehension. Topics covered include: • Gathering information for the essay, book review, research paper, and persuasive letter or essay • Pre-writing: getting your ideas on paper or in the computer • Reviewing sentence structure and building paragraphs • How to write the five-paragraph essay • Organize your writing o Compare and contrast o By category o By importance o By location o By conflicts leading to the climactic event in fictional books and stories • Overview of the creative writing and essential parts of the story Whether students learn in a traditional or homeschool setting, they will benefit from this workbook that breaks writing into manageable, relatable steps. The three-pronged approach in this workbook -- video, text, and practice exercises -- helps children learn through seeing and hearing, reading, and practicing.