These lessons are designed for fully independent learning. Lessons build on earlier concepts and include marked-up examples.
Every writing assignment includes a graphical organizer to guide the student. Reproducible blank organizers are also available at the back of the book.
Marking is made easy for the instructor with the included answer keys and marking rubric for every writing assignment.
✔ 30 lessons in the book laid out in a weekly format that’s easy to follow.
✔ Each concept and skill builds to take the student through to being a confident writer.
✔ Lessons include instruction, example, a graphic organizer to guide the student, and an answer key + marking rubric for the instructor.
✔ Covers a wide variety of writing topics
These lessons are designed to be used for independent learning for students. This writing curriculum works well in a classroom setting, at-home distance learning, homeschooling, or as a supplement to improve the student’s writing skills outside of school.
Grade 1
COMING SOON
Brainstorming ideas
Expanding sentences
Paragraphs
Friendly letters
Thank-You letters
Fiction summaries
Sequence writing
Fiction book reviews
Short story
Research project
Poetry
Brainstorming ideas
Expanding sentences
Paragraphs
Friendly letters
Invitation letters
Fiction summaries
Ad writing
Fiction book reviews
Creative Writing
Research project
Poetry
Figurative language
Expanding sentences
Paragraphs
Persuasive letters
Time capsule letters
Summaries
Cause and effect writing
Fiction book reviews
Expository essays
Research project
Poetry
Figurative language
Expanding sentences
Paragraphs
Formal letters
Review letters
Summaries
Compare and contrast
Fiction book reviews
Persuasive essays
Research project
Poetry
Stronger word choices
Sentence types
Paragraphs
Request letters
Persuasive campaigns
Summaries
Problem and solution
Fiction book reviews
Essays (various)
Research project
Poetry
Grades 7 + 8
COMING SOON
Every lesson includes a marking rubric and answer key to make marking easy for the instructor.
Every lesson includes blank organizers to guide the student through new writing concepts. They are also included at the end of the book to be reproduced for future projects.