Think and Write is a two-book series for upper elementary to middle school students. It provides motivation for writing as well as a framework from which to write. This series also provides students with background information and examples of practical application while providing structure for their own writing.Think and Write combines reading and writing to give students the skills needed to develop their ideas into full paragraphs. With Think and Write students will learn how to express their thoughts in writing and make the change from sentence based thinkers to confident paragraph writers.Reading passages that appeal to students' interestsActivities that help students to learn vocabulary and idiomsInteresting illustrations that help students to learn English expressionsGuidance for students to systematically organize their ideasOpportunities for students to express their opinions and feelings freely and confidentlyAllows for ease of use in various classroom settingsTeacher's Manual contains unit overviews teaching tips answer keys and extra vocabulary practice