You'll definitely need the student workbook. It includes skill building worksheets, graphic organizers and other brainstorming pages, instructions to the student on how to plan and write each different assignment, and checklists for both student and parent for each writing lesson. The Teacher's Manual doesn't include these pages. Hope that helps!

You're welcome! I completely understand both exhaustion and dis ... SQUIRREL ... traction. Don't give it another thought! And I'm glad you joined our FB community. I'll "see" you there, I'm sure! :001_smile:

Ann-Marie, They're actually not different editions of WriteShop I and II, just different covers/formats. We've simply stopped offering the binders mostly due to skyrocketing production costs, but also to give the books a fresh look. From the Teacher's Manual product description: http://writeshop.com/product/teachers-manual-writeshop-i-ii/ Teacher’s Manual Has a New Look! The Teacher’s Manual’s new format offers a soft cover and plastic-coil binding. Sections feature sturdy tabbed divider pages. The text has not changed. You will find the same 4th-edition content. It is compatible with all 4th-edition WriteShop I and WriteShop II Student Workbooks. Hope that helps! If I can answer any other questions, please let me know.