The Teacher's Guide

The Hop! Writing Teacher's Guide was designed for educators who wish to further integrate the software's tools into their teaching as well as for those who simply want to explore the writing process and help their students in their literary creations.

The book follows a clear and efficient structure:

• a detailed description of each step of the writing process;
• educational and scientific bases as each relates to the writing process steps;
• introduction of the various tools provided in the software;
• learning activities to develop cognitive flexibility as it relates to literary creation;
• learning activities to develop writing skills.

Appendices provide an extensive range of printable documents:

• 9 screen shots to use as working hard copies;
• 16 work sheets that allow students to further explore elements of their work;
• 8 verification grids to help students ensure that all tasks listed for each segment of the writing process have been completed;
• 10 reminders introducing elements that are essential to literary creation;
• 59 Useful Tips to provide explanations and useful tricks to guide students in their writing.

Note: The Teacher's Guide is included with the purchase of a network licence.