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Introductory Writing Lessons for K-2: Writing Scaffolds, Organizers, & Rubrics

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Writers workshop - the subject that drives fear into the hearts of teachers and is so often ignored/forgotten because “We do a lot of writing in reading.” Nothing can replace explicit writing instruction, mentor texts, time spent writing, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

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1^st

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Teacher Manuals, Activities, Lesson

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Paragraph Writing & Structure Puzzles: 1st & 2nd Grade Paragraph Writing Outline

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Learning to structure writing is a critical skill for 1st and 2nd grade writers. These paragraph puzzles were created has a hands-on way to help students internalize how writers organize their ideas in different contexts. Working in teams, my

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.2.1, W.2.2

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Paragraph Writing Unit: Inform & Explain Writing Activities and Research Lessons

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Paragraph Writing is one of the three main writing strands for 1st and 2nd graders. Our writers are expected to introduce a topic, give and explain a detail, and then, provide a sense of closure. Essentially , our students should be able to

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.2, W.2.2

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Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, How-To, Inform/Explain -Digital & Printable

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

In 1st and 2nd Grade, students begin writing paragraphs for the first time. They need continual practice with real-world prompts. The 64 prompts and differentiated graphic organizers in this resource are ones my students loved! I printed the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.6, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.6

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On-Demand Writing Prompts: Test Prep for Narrative, Opinion, Informative Writing

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Intermediate and middle-grade classrooms are moving toward accountability tests that focus on On-Demand writing. It’s important that our students be able to quickly and effectively communicate through their writing. This means students are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.6.2, W.6.3

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How To Writing: Sequencing A Hands-On Approach to Writer's Workshop in 1st Grade

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Outside of How-To writing being a part of the Common Core, it provides a great practice in logically sequencing events (a tough first grade skill). Additionally, it gives us the chance to review and practice those very-important transition and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Writing Workshop Bundle: 1st & 2nd Grade Writing (Narrative, Inform, Opinion)

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

‘Writing’ the subject that drives fear into the hearts of teachers and is so often ignored/forgotten because “We do a lot of writing in reading.” Nothing can replace explicit writing instruction, mentor texts, time spent writing, and students

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.1.7, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.7

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Narrative Writing in 1st Grade: Storytelling Writing Lessons & Organizers

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.3, W.2.3

$7.50

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Opinion Writing Lessons: 1st & 2nd Grade Writers Workshop on Supporting Opinions

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Using a workshop model, students have opportunities for direction instruction, writing time (with conferring), and sharing their writing each day. This familiar routine keeps us, as teachers, focused on incremental growth and is a predictable

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.2.1

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End of the Year Memory Book: Last Days of School Activities and Year Book

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

A Student Memory Book is a perfect way to celebrate a fabulous school year and the growth students have made. This memory book will become a keepsake for families and makes a great end-of-year gift. To ensure high-quality writing and illustrations,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables

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Writing Checklists for Scoring Primary Students' Writing

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Independence plays such a role in our lives as Primary Teachers. We want students to be independently thinking and reflecting on their work. I created these writing checklists for my own 1st graders for our Work-on-Writing time during Daily 5. With

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Centers

$4.00

359

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On-Demand Testing Writing Rubrics: Inform & Explain, Narrative, Opinion Writing

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Teaching writing to 90 5th graders, my teaching cohorts and I were desperate for a more equitable and faster way to assess student writing. Students wrote at least one On-Demand piece a week and the grading was killing us. These rubrics were

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3

$3.75

128

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Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, How-To, Inform/Explain (Digital)

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

In 1st and 2nd Grade, students begin writing paragraphs for the first time. They need continual practice with real-world prompts. The 50 prompts with sentence stems in this resource are ones my students loved! They are ideal for at-home practice,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.6, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.6

$5.00

152

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State Testing Prep: On Demand Writing, Passage-Based, 4 Supporting Documents

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

On-demand writing is process of producing written work in response to a prompt or task within a specific time frame. It is used to assess students’ ability to generate coherent, organized, and effective writing using multiple support documents

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d

$4.00

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Writing Process Monitoring System: Writing with Intermediate Students

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Chart your student’s progress in the writing process with visual reference at the end of each period. Using this iWrite charting system, teachers can easily make a plan of ‘attack’ for conferencing with students the next day (i.e. is Speedy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi, friends! I am Catherine Reed, and I am just beginning my journey in education. My first year I taught 5th grade ELA in a 1:1 classroom. Then, I explored 1st grade in my dream district for two years, have taught K/1 and 1/2 combination classes, was a literacy consultant for 3 years, and now work at Green River Regional Education Cooperative as a Professional Learning Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

With 30 iPads and 30 kiddos in each of my classes, technology and hands-on learning rule! Everyday I teach 3 classes of reading, 1 class of writing, and 1 class of Reading Intervention.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in the public school system and attended a lovely private, liberal arts school in Kentucky. While in college, I had the opportunity to live abroad (London) where I earned a double major in Elementary Education and Government!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am from Providence, Rhode Island but have grown up in the wonderful bluegrass state of Kentucky! I am a proud foster Mom, love beautiful old barns, and spend much of my time hanging out with my cat, Staples.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Physical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Phonics