Writing

Explores family structures, roles, and traditions while focusing on the WIDA functions of Narrate (family stories) and Inform (identifying family members).

Teaches students to write instructional paragraphs using sequence words.

Applies the burger paragraph structure to informational writing using specific facts.

Introduces the difference between facts and opinions to prepare students for informational writing.

Synthesizes previous skills into independent journal writing with a focus on responding to prompts and self-checking work.

Teaches students how to state an opinion and provide supporting reasons using the OREO method with sentence starters.

Introduces the concept of a paragraph using the 'Burger' analogy, focusing on the topic sentence, details, and closing sentence.

Focuses on chronological sequencing in narrative writing using 'First, Next, Then, and Last' with visual aids and word banks.

A lesson for Grade 1 students to practice decoding short vowel sounds while learning simple emotional regulation and coping strategies through a decodable story.

Cette formation pour les professeurs de TPS-PS vise à professionnaliser la conception des "traces" d'activités (cahiers de vie, affichages). En s'appuyant sur les photos de classe et les guides 2025, les enseignants apprennent à rendre les apprentissages explicites pour les élèves et les familles.

Cette formation vise à outiller les conseillers pédagogiques pour l'analyse et l'exploitation de ressources diverses (vidéos, manuels, guides) dans le cadre de la formation continue des professeurs des écoles en français, conformément aux orientations stratégiques nationales.

Cette leçon vise à introduire un projet d'écriture authentique en Grande Section : rédiger un message aux parents pour annoncer une sortie scolaire. Elle s'appuie sur l'observation de messages existants pour définir des critères de réussite et initier la planification selon les programmes 2025.

A foundational writing lesson for first-grade students focused on building complete sentences with correct capitalization, punctuation, and grammar using a 'Sentence Builders' theme.

A 45-minute modeling lesson focused on using informational texts to form and support an opinion about the best pet. Students will compare the benefits of dogs and cats before drafting their own opinion pieces.

Teacher-facing resources to support the implementation of the Paragraph Power sequence.

Independent writing day where students select a topic and write a full paragraph with a topic sentence and three supporting details.

Using a graphic organizer to bridge the gap between individual sentences and a cohesive paragraph structure.

A comprehensive writing unit designed for newcomer multilingual learners to draft a fictional story about a clever rabbit. This lesson includes vocabulary building, structured planning with a brain frame, and scaffolded drafting.

A collection of visual prompt cards and resources to help kindergarten students practice oral language skills and describe their work using sentence frames.

A collection of visual prompt cards and resources to help kindergarten students practice oral language skills and describe their work using sentence frames.

A high-level overview of the Wild Writing Adventure curriculum, including teacher guides, scope and sequence, and implementation strategies.

Explore the rocky shore to discover sight words while meeting starfish, crabs, and sea anemones in colorful tide pools.

Venture into the mysterious world of caves to master essential sight words while meeting bats, spiders, and salamanders.

Explore the leafy woodland forest to master essential sight words while meeting graceful deer, wise owls, and busy woodpeckers.

Squelch through the marshy wetlands to master descriptive sight words while spotting alligators, frogs, and dragonflies.

Climb to the highest peaks to master directional sight words while meeting mountain goats, eagles, and black bears.

Hop through the sun-drenched Australian Outback to master new sight words while meeting kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

Dive into the deep blue ocean to master positional sight words while discovering sea turtles, sharks, and octopuses.

Investigate the life cycle of plants and the essentials for growth while mastering sight words and scientific observation.

Launch into orbit to explore planets and stars while mastering high-frequency sight words and scientific terminology.

A Grade 1 oral language lesson focused on narrating family traditions and celebrations. Students use temporal connectors and descriptive language to share a special story from their family life, aligned with WIDA Narrate standards.

Explores family structures, roles, and traditions while focusing on the WIDA functions of Narrate (family stories) and Inform (identifying family members).

Dive into the invisible world of cells and microscopes to master essential sight words while discovering how scientists see tiny things.

A cooperative storytelling lesson where students use mystery bags and 'traveler' prompts to build collective narratives, enhancing vocabulary and sequencing skills.

Explores family structures, roles, and traditions while focusing on the WIDA functions of Narrate (family stories) and Inform (identifying family members).

Teaches students to write instructional paragraphs using sequence words.

Applies the burger paragraph structure to informational writing using specific facts.

Introduces the difference between facts and opinions to prepare students for informational writing.

Synthesizes previous skills into independent journal writing with a focus on responding to prompts and self-checking work.

Teaches students how to state an opinion and provide supporting reasons using the OREO method with sentence starters.

Introduces the concept of a paragraph using the 'Burger' analogy, focusing on the topic sentence, details, and closing sentence.

Focuses on chronological sequencing in narrative writing using 'First, Next, Then, and Last' with visual aids and word banks.

Cette formation pour les professeurs de TPS-PS vise à professionnaliser la conception des "traces" d'activités (cahiers de vie, affichages). En s'appuyant sur les photos de classe et les guides 2025, les enseignants apprennent à rendre les apprentissages explicites pour les élèves et les familles.

Cette formation vise à outiller les conseillers pédagogiques pour l'analyse et l'exploitation de ressources diverses (vidéos, manuels, guides) dans le cadre de la formation continue des professeurs des écoles en français, conformément aux orientations stratégiques nationales.

Cette leçon vise à introduire un projet d'écriture authentique en Grande Section : rédiger un message aux parents pour annoncer une sortie scolaire. Elle s'appuie sur l'observation de messages existants pour définir des critères de réussite et initier la planification selon les programmes 2025.

A 45-minute modeling lesson focused on using informational texts to form and support an opinion about the best pet. Students will compare the benefits of dogs and cats before drafting their own opinion pieces.

Teacher-facing resources to support the implementation of the Paragraph Power sequence.

Independent writing day where students select a topic and write a full paragraph with a topic sentence and three supporting details.

Using a graphic organizer to bridge the gap between individual sentences and a cohesive paragraph structure.

Defining supporting details and practicing how to add them to a given topic sentence using structured sentence starters.

Introduction to topic sentences as the 'headline' of a paragraph, including identification and selection practice.

A comprehensive writing unit designed for newcomer multilingual learners to draft a fictional story about a clever rabbit. This lesson includes vocabulary building, structured planning with a brain frame, and scaffolded drafting.

A high-level overview of the Wild Writing Adventure curriculum, including teacher guides, scope and sequence, and implementation strategies.

Explore the rocky shore to discover sight words while meeting starfish, crabs, and sea anemones in colorful tide pools.

Venture into the mysterious world of caves to master essential sight words while meeting bats, spiders, and salamanders.

Explore the leafy woodland forest to master essential sight words while meeting graceful deer, wise owls, and busy woodpeckers.

Squelch through the marshy wetlands to master descriptive sight words while spotting alligators, frogs, and dragonflies.

Climb to the highest peaks to master directional sight words while meeting mountain goats, eagles, and black bears.

Hop through the sun-drenched Australian Outback to master new sight words while meeting kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

Dive into the deep blue ocean to master positional sight words while discovering sea turtles, sharks, and octopuses.

Investigate the life cycle of plants and the essentials for growth while mastering sight words and scientific observation.

Launch into orbit to explore planets and stars while mastering high-frequency sight words and scientific terminology.

A fun, creative lesson for Year 1 students to practice spelling, visual scanning, and imaginative design through a Pokémon-themed word search and character creation activity.

Dive into the invisible world of cells and microscopes to master essential sight words while discovering how scientists see tiny things.

A cooperative storytelling lesson where students use mystery bags and 'traveler' prompts to build collective narratives, enhancing vocabulary and sequencing skills.

A week-long exploration of poetry and nature, focusing on sensory language and observational skills in the library and media center. Includes differentiated worksheets and slides.

Teaches students to write instructional paragraphs using sequence words.

Applies the burger paragraph structure to informational writing using specific facts.

Introduces the difference between facts and opinions to prepare students for informational writing.

Synthesizes previous skills into independent journal writing with a focus on responding to prompts and self-checking work.

Teaches students how to state an opinion and provide supporting reasons using the OREO method with sentence starters.

A collection of visual prompt cards and resources to help kindergarten students practice oral language skills and describe their work using sentence frames.

Explore the leafy woodland forest to master essential sight words while meeting graceful deer, wise owls, and busy woodpeckers.

Squelch through the marshy wetlands to master descriptive sight words while spotting alligators, frogs, and dragonflies.

Climb to the highest peaks to master directional sight words while meeting mountain goats, eagles, and black bears.

Hop through the sun-drenched Australian Outback to master new sight words while meeting kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

Dive into the deep blue ocean to master positional sight words while discovering sea turtles, sharks, and octopuses.

Investigate the life cycle of plants and the essentials for growth while mastering sight words and scientific observation.

Launch into orbit to explore planets and stars while mastering high-frequency sight words and scientific terminology.

A Grade 1 oral language lesson focused on narrating family traditions and celebrations. Students use temporal connectors and descriptive language to share a special story from their family life, aligned with WIDA Narrate standards.

Explores family structures, roles, and traditions while focusing on the WIDA functions of Narrate (family stories) and Inform (identifying family members).

Dive into the invisible world of cells and microscopes to master essential sight words while discovering how scientists see tiny things.

A cooperative storytelling lesson where students use mystery bags and 'traveler' prompts to build collective narratives, enhancing vocabulary and sequencing skills.

Teaches students to write instructional paragraphs using sequence words.

Applies the burger paragraph structure to informational writing using specific facts.

Introduces the difference between facts and opinions to prepare students for informational writing.

Synthesizes previous skills into independent journal writing with a focus on responding to prompts and self-checking work.

Teaches students how to state an opinion and provide supporting reasons using the OREO method with sentence starters.

Teaches students to write instructional paragraphs using sequence words.

Applies the burger paragraph structure to informational writing using specific facts.

Introduces the difference between facts and opinions to prepare students for informational writing.

Synthesizes previous skills into independent journal writing with a focus on responding to prompts and self-checking work.

Teaches students how to state an opinion and provide supporting reasons using the OREO method with sentence starters.

Introduces the concept of a paragraph using the 'Burger' analogy, focusing on the topic sentence, details, and closing sentence.

Focuses on chronological sequencing in narrative writing using 'First, Next, Then, and Last' with visual aids and word banks.

Cette formation pour les professeurs de TPS-PS vise à professionnaliser la conception des "traces" d'activités (cahiers de vie, affichages). En s'appuyant sur les photos de classe et les guides 2025, les enseignants apprennent à rendre les apprentissages explicites pour les élèves et les familles.

Cette formation vise à outiller les conseillers pédagogiques pour l'analyse et l'exploitation de ressources diverses (vidéos, manuels, guides) dans le cadre de la formation continue des professeurs des écoles en français, conformément aux orientations stratégiques nationales.

Cette leçon vise à introduire un projet d'écriture authentique en Grande Section : rédiger un message aux parents pour annoncer une sortie scolaire. Elle s'appuie sur l'observation de messages existants pour définir des critères de réussite et initier la planification selon les programmes 2025.

A mini-lesson for 1st and 2nd graders on writing conclusion paragraphs using the fascinating glass frog as a subject. Students learn to summarize physical and behavioral adaptations to wrap up their writing.

A creative writing lesson focused on the structure and elements of fairy tales, helping students map out their own magical narratives.

Students independently draft a complete paragraph with a topic sentence and three supporting details.

Students practice combining a topic sentence with details to form the beginning of a cohesive paragraph.

Students focus on 'Amazing Details' and learn to provide facts that support their main topic.

Students learn about the 'Big Idea' and practice writing strong topic sentences using sentence starters.

A simplified approach to writing where students choose a topic, craft a strong topic sentence, and provide three supporting details in a single-paragraph format.

Students produce their final multi-paragraph draft, focusing on indentation and neat handwriting.

Students learn to wrap up their writing with a concluding paragraph that summarizes their main ideas.

Students develop the middle section of their composition by adding facts, details, and explanations about their chosen topic.

A series of 10 detective-themed practice sheets focused on finding and using text evidence to support short constructed responses. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary cases.

Cette formation pour les professeurs de TPS-PS vise à professionnaliser la conception des "traces" d'activités (cahiers de vie, affichages). En s'appuyant sur les photos de classe et les guides 2025, les enseignants apprennent à rendre les apprentissages explicites pour les élèves et les familles.

Cette formation vise à outiller les conseillers pédagogiques pour l'analyse et l'exploitation de ressources diverses (vidéos, manuels, guides) dans le cadre de la formation continue des professeurs des écoles en français, conformément aux orientations stratégiques nationales.

Cette leçon vise à introduire un projet d'écriture authentique en Grande Section : rédiger un message aux parents pour annoncer une sortie scolaire. Elle s'appuie sur l'observation de messages existants pour définir des critères de réussite et initier la planification selon les programmes 2025.

A comprehensive independent research project for 2nd graders to explore the Winter Olympics through reading passages, comprehension activities, and a final report template. Students will learn about diverse sports and legendary athletes while practicing informational text skills.

Students compile their research into a simple report, attribute their source by title and author, and share their findings.

Students learn note-taking strategies like sketch-noting and labeling to record information without copying full sentences.

Students practice navigating non-fiction books using text features like the table of contents and headings to locate specific facts quickly.

Students learn to turn broad curiosity into specific, answerable questions to guide their research on a class pet or animal.

Students distinguish between stories and informational texts by identifying non-fiction features like real photographs and tables of contents.

Students showcase their research in a gallery walk format and practice giving and receiving constructive feedback on their peers' informational projects.

Students learn to group their researched facts into logical categories like habitat, diet, and behavior to create clear informational presentations.

Students learn the critical skill of paraphrasing, practicing how to translate complex information into their own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Students practice scanning texts and using indices and glossaries to efficiently locate answers to their research questions without reading every word.

Students learn to move beyond yes/no questions to develop open-ended 'how' and 'why' inquiries that drive meaningful nonfiction research.

Students synthesize information from two sources to create a composite informational sheet, citing their sources for each fact.

Students explore author perspective by analyzing why different authors choose to focus on different aspects of the same topic.

The class reads two texts on the same topic and creates a comparative chart to identify unique facts and overlapping information.

Students compare the text features of two different books on the same topic, identifying how photos, illustrations, captions, and labels contribute to their learning.

Students learn to identify key facts in a nonfiction text and establish core vocabulary: information, fact, and topic. They practice extracting facts from a single source to build a foundation for later comparison.

A comprehensive writing unit designed for newcomer multilingual learners to draft a fictional story about a clever rabbit. This lesson includes vocabulary building, structured planning with a brain frame, and scaffolded drafting.

A high-level overview of the Wild Writing Adventure curriculum, including teacher guides, scope and sequence, and implementation strategies.

Explore the rocky shore to discover sight words while meeting starfish, crabs, and sea anemones in colorful tide pools.

Venture into the mysterious world of caves to master essential sight words while meeting bats, spiders, and salamanders.

Explore the leafy woodland forest to master essential sight words while meeting graceful deer, wise owls, and busy woodpeckers.

Squelch through the marshy wetlands to master descriptive sight words while spotting alligators, frogs, and dragonflies.

Climb to the highest peaks to master directional sight words while meeting mountain goats, eagles, and black bears.

Hop through the sun-drenched Australian Outback to master new sight words while meeting kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

Dive into the deep blue ocean to master positional sight words while discovering sea turtles, sharks, and octopuses.

Investigate the life cycle of plants and the essentials for growth while mastering sight words and scientific observation.

Launch into orbit to explore planets and stars while mastering high-frequency sight words and scientific terminology.

A Grade 1 oral language lesson focused on narrating family traditions and celebrations. Students use temporal connectors and descriptive language to share a special story from their family life, aligned with WIDA Narrate standards.

Explores family structures, roles, and traditions while focusing on the WIDA functions of Narrate (family stories) and Inform (identifying family members).