These documents are designed for applying to ALL writing in
general and are not specific to the writing strands:
Opinion/Argument, Informative/Explanatory, or Narrative.
Teacher and student tools specific to Opinion/Argument,
Informative/Explanatory, or Narrative Writing are listed under
those categories. These categories also contain “Together is
Better” Handbooks that contain many of the mini-lessons listed
below.
These are handbooks and mini-lessons as well as charts and forms
for use in teaching the writing process. These are not
specific to genre or strand of writing but comprise the steps to
teaching all writing including: how to plan, write, edit and
revise writing, and how to use anchor papers and feedback in
teaching and assessing writing.
Many of these tools are incorporated in the “Together is Better”
Handbooks under Opinion/Argument, Informative/Explanatory and
Narrative Writing Sections.
The writing performance tasks included here are samples we
developed for some of our school districts. They include the
teacher directions and the student prompt and directions.
(Note:Links to videos may have changed, find a
new one!) You can use the generic versions to create
your own.
If you would like us to help your district in developing writing
prompts or with teaching strategies for writing in the
Common Core, please contact us!
The writing performance tasks included here are samples we
developed for some of our school districts. They include the
teacher directions and the student prompt and directions.
(Note: Links to videos may have changed, find a new
one!) You can use the generic versions to create your
own.
If you would like us to work with you in creating new WPTs or if
you would like assistance with teaching writing for the Common
Core, please contact us!
These are special tools for teachers to help you teach Narrative
Writing in the Common Core.
See also the General Writing Section for additional resources.
If you have suggestions about what else we could include or if
you would like guidance using these tools or developing specific
tools for your district, please contact
us!
The writing performance tasks included here are samples we
developed for some of our school districts. They include the
teacher directions and the student prompt and directions.
(Note: Links to videos may have changed, find a new
one!) You can use the generic versions to create your
own.
If you would like us to help you develop additional WPTs or get
guidance in teaching writing with the Common Core, please
contact us!
These posters and checklists have been designed for easy
reference and use by teachers and students for understanding and
using the Common Core ELA Standards. All information was
obtained directly from the California Department of Education
website.
It is a fun practice process that brings students into writing
with ease, creativity and a great deal of enthusiasm. It is not a
substitute for writing instruction, nor is it simply more
“homework”; it is a way to “hook” students into writing
meaningfully. Students receive a new writing prompt and
supporting graphic organizers, revision ideas, and editing
checklists for each weekly packet on Monday. Teachers provide a
mini-lesson each day that guides that night’s step in the writing
process:
