Are my 4th edition WriteShop I & II materials compatible with the 5th edition materials?

The 4th edition WriteShop I & II Teacher’s manual is compatible with the 5th edition student workbooks. Some of the pre-writing activities and Skill Builders in the 5th edition student workbooks have been updated, leading to minor differences in the 4th edition answer keys. You may also notice small differences between the teacher’s lesson plans and the student workbook instructions.

Download the PDF below to read about all the changes and how to make the 4th edition Teacher’s Manual compatible with the 5th edition Student Workbook.

Changes to the 5th edition Student Workbooks include

• Updated introduction and instructions
• New content for Lesson 15 (First-Person Limited Omniscience)
• Updated content in several lessons, such as essay instructions for Lessons 25-29 in WriteShop II.
• Updated student & teacher checklists
• No religious content

Changes to the 5th edition Teacher’s Manual include

• Updated introduction
• Updated student examples section
• Updated answer keys for Skill Builders and pre-writing activities
• Refreshed and updated schedules for easier planning
• No religious content

If you have additional questions, please email Customer Service at customerservice@demmelearning.com with the subject line WriteShop 4th to 5th Edition Updates.