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Writing Strands was originally published by National Writing Institute under Dave Marks and is now carried by Masterbooks. The series consists of seven numbered student books that walk learners through short, process-based writing assignments covering narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive modes. Each assignment spans several days and includes planning, drafting, and revision steps, with teacher notes integrated into the student text. The current Masterbooks editions add light Christian framing; the program is commonly used as a stand-alone writing strand from upper elementary through high school.
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- Writing Strands Levels 1-7
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