Writing Curriculum | Informational Writing Unit | LOW PREP
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Are you looking for a writing curriculum you can pick up and implement immediately? One that allows you to grow your students' writing ability AND their excitement for writing? This growing bundle is JUST what you are searching for! This curriculum is an all-in-one, low prep, complete writing curPrice $90.00Original Price $100.00Save $10.00
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This informational writing makes writing instruction FUN and EFFECTIVE. We have been searching for years for something that will actually teach our students to write - and we haven't been able to find it... SO WE MADE IT. This is everything you will need for 7 weeks of instruction to get your students writing informational paragraphs.
We made this for you because we ARE you. We wanted something engaging, simple, and effective. We no longer want to pull our hair out when we are teaching informative writing because it is a time we now enjoy. All of the materials are planned, organized, and low prep, which makes life so much easier for crazy busy teachers like us (and you).
We made this for your students because we know how much kids usually dislike writing. Not anymore! Our students genuinely love writing time because we've established a routine, made the topics kid-approved and interesting, and fun. Even our students have noticed their writing growth because of this unit!
This unit is a great follow-up to writing narratives - check out our unit by clicking here. However, it can also be used as a stand alone unit.
This includes everything you need to successfully teach informational writing for 20-30 minutes each day and has daily independent writing practice for your students. Here's what's in the files:
- Daily scripted lesson plan for the teacher (120+ pages of lesson plans, anchor charts, and writing pages in one place)
- Daily PowerPoint to guide the lesson (364 total slides)
- Anchor charts
- Daily writing prompts and writing pages
- Group activities
- NO STRESS way to plan your writing every day!
Unit Breakdown:
Week 1: Writers write to inform. Students practice writing sentences that are true and can be proven.
Week 2: Writers write to inform. Students write an informational paragraph that includes a topic, 3 details, and a conclusion.
Week 3: Writers grab the reader's attention. Students begin using a hook at the beginning of their paragraph. The focus this week is sound words.
Week 4: Writers grab the reader's attention. Students continue using a hook at the beginning of their paragraph. This week we shift to using questions and amazing facts.
Week 5: Writers write about real people. Students write informational paragraphs about real people they know.
Week 6: Writers write about real places. Students write informational paragraphs about real places they know.
Week 7: Writers write to tell how to do things. Students write how to paragraphs that include transition words.
This unit is best suited for teachers/students with foundational paragraph writing skills. If you're still working to establish that, we recommend you start here to build the foundational skills needed to be successful writers.
We know this is going to positively impact your students. But, don't just take it from us; here's some testimonials from others who have used this unit (and our others):
"I can't say enough good things about these writing lessons! This is systematic instruction to help students write detailed sentences and polished paragraphs. The slide presentations are perfect for organizing each lesson and keeping students engaged and my students loved the hands-on activities. All of my students made HUGE gains in writing this year and were able to produce phenomenal writing pieces using what they learned!" - Holly R., First Grade Teacher
"This writing program allowed consistent instruction, clear expectations, and parallel growth with rigor. The layout of the instructions, slides, and printables were aesthetically pleasing, consistent, and easy to follow. My students all saw growth and became more confident. They quickly began asking for writing time! I feel this format is easily adaptable for varied grade levels and abilities. I cannot wait to purchase the next set! " - Dana W.
"These writing units have created a foundation for my firsties that has improved all of their academic writing. The ease to prepare and use as an educator is priceless and the results of student growth are even better!" - Noraa R., NBCT
