Based on models of best practice
in writing instruction |
PROVEN RESEARCH
& BEST PRACTICES |
WRITING FUNDAMENTALS |
| Exposure to, and meaningful opportunities with, authentic texts enhances literary development. |
Each Unit of Study includes 10 touchtone/mentor texts. In every Unit teachers model for students how to: read like writers, use a variety of writing strategies, and interact with touchtone or mentor texts. Modeling, with sample language, is a foundational part of the Writing Fundamentals mini-lessons. |
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| The Writing Process approach results in greater student achievement. |
Every Writing Fundamental Unit of Study methodically and routinely guides students through each stage of the writing process.
| - Immersion |
- Selecting (an idea) |
- Editing |
| - Generating Ideas |
- Drafting |
- Publishing |
| - Collecting |
- Revising |
- Evaluation |
(including student performance runic and student self-reflection)
The predictable routine, consistent throughout each Unit and reflective of the true nature of the act of writing, raises the quality of student writing and develops confidence amongst teachers and students that "publication" will be achieved with each Unit.
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| The 6+1 Traits of Writing model provides common language around the qualities and characteristics of good writing. |
Writing Fundamentals embraces the traits assessment model. Traits instruction is woven throughout the mini-lessons and the Units are specifically designed to raise the quality of students writing.
| - Ideas |
- Word Choice |
| - Voice |
- Conventions |
| - Sentence Fluency |
- Text Structure |
| - Organization |
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| Writing curriculum aligns to standards, exposes students to a variety of genres, and introduces genres at appropriate grade levels. |
Writing Fundamentals menu of 30 Units of Study for grades K-5 offers the flexibility and variety necessary to develop a comprehensive writing curriculum that meets you specific needs. Units align to standards as well as the developmental levels of your students. |
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| Strong reading/writing connections |
In each Unit, teachers are strategically reading aloud, prompting personal connections, and encouraging students to discuss, listen and ask questions. |
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| Efficient assessment determines skill mastery and drives instruction. |
Every Writing Fundamental Unit includes a formal teacher rubric and a student self-assessment. The teacher rubrics directly align to the mini-lesson objectives and the skills and strategies taught in each Unit. The student self-assessment measure students' attitudes, reflective abilities, and feelings about writing. |
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