Imagine a year-long writing plan aligned to Common Core standards. Here it is! This resource packet, the first in the series of units, introduces the plan, provides an overview of the research-based approach, and a discussion of the key instructional writing tools and strategies included throughout lessons in all the units. 

Concepts

Professional Development

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage all third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers to examine the plan and then meet to discuss the implications of school-wide adoption

Classroom Considerations

• The first in a series of eight related units on writing instruction
• Plans for third and fifth grades are also available
• Although the plan is designed for fourth graders, the design may be easily adapted to most grade levels

Pros

• The 54-page packet provides the instructional framework for all the units in the year-long plan

Cons

• None