This teacher friendly packet explains step by step how to teach the new Common Core Writing Standards for Fifth Grade. Included are prompts, rubrics, & graphic organizers - all in printable form that will allow you to teach lessons individually or use in a Progressive Writing Journal to reinforce concepts the whole year. The new narrative, informative/explanatory, and opinion/persuasive pieces are covered. Make the transition meaningful and effective. Prepared by Caren Carlisle Schmitz, Mast