Writing

A comprehensive curriculum framework for primary English Language Learners, aligning theme-based social studies and science units with WIDA's four Key Language Uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. This sequence provides instructional scaffolding for students at proficiency levels 1-3.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A 4-day instructional sequence focused on paragraph structure, specifically mastering topic sentences and supporting details using student-interest topics like sports, dragons, and favorite foods.

A foundational writing sequence for early learners focused on developing opinion writing skills. Students progress from stating simple preferences to supporting their opinions with reasons and descriptive details using 'I like' and 'because'.

A 1st-grade writing sequence focused on opinion writing through structured graphic organizers. Students learn to distinguish facts from opinions, use a 'because' bridge to link ideas, and use sentence frames to draft complete opinion statements.

This sequence introduces first-grade students to opinion writing by teaching them to distinguish facts from opinions, use the conjunction 'because' to provide reasons, and draft simple reviews of their favorite things. Students will progress from oral practice to written expression, culminating in a polished 'Review Card' to share with peers.

A 1st-grade ELA sequence focused on developing oral language through interviewing. Students learn to distinguish between asking and telling, formulate open-ended questions, and present findings about their peers.

A project-based ELA sequence where 1st Grade students learn the difference between reality and fiction by writing their own 'True Fact' and 'Silly Story' pages. Students explore creative choices authors make to teach truth or tell imaginative tales.

A 1st Grade sequence focused on opinion writing, teaching students to state a preference clearly at the start and provide a recommendation at the end through the lens of reviewing their favorite items.

A 1st Grade Reading Comprehension sequence where students compare traditional and fractured versions of folktales to understand character perspective and plot variations.

A comprehensive curriculum framework for primary English Language Learners, aligning theme-based social studies and science units with WIDA's four Key Language Uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. This sequence provides instructional scaffolding for students at proficiency levels 1-3.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.

A 5-day writing workshop for young learners to build verbal description skills and sentence structure using high-interest themes and adult scaffolding.

A week-long writing unit for 1st-2nd grade students focused on sentence structure, handwriting, and multi-paragraph composition through high-interest topics.

A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.

A foundational writing sequence for early learners focused on developing opinion writing skills. Students progress from stating simple preferences to supporting their opinions with reasons and descriptive details using 'I like' and 'because'.

This sequence focuses on the cognitive planning required before activating the microphone, bridging the gap between thought and oral expression. Students explore how to organize their ideas using graphic organizers and bullet points to prevent rambling during dictation.

A 1st-grade grammar workshop focusing on adverbs that tell 'how' and distinguishing them from adjectives to build descriptive sentences through movement and creative writing.

A foundational grammar sequence for first graders that uses a 'Word Detective' theme to explore adjectives through sensory exploration, sorting, and descriptive writing. Students learn to use their five senses to identify and apply adjectives to describe the world around them.

A 5-lesson sequence for 1st graders to explore sound devices in poetry, focusing on onomatopoeia and alliteration through interactive play, performance, and creative writing.

A 1st-grade sequence exploring how poets use sensory language to create mental images. Students progress from identifying sensory words to illustrating poems and writing their own descriptive riddles.

A 1st-grade writing sequence that teaches students how to use prepositional phrases to expand simple sentences, focusing on 'where' and 'when' details.

A project-based ELA sequence for 1st Grade students focusing on prepositions. Students analyze picture books, design a 'dream playground', and use spatial language to describe relative positions in their designs.

This first-grade sequence introduces homophones through visual art and project-based learning. Students explore common word pairs like 'sun/son', 'flower/flour', and 'bear/bare', creating a 'Homophone Gallery' to solidify their understanding of how spelling and meaning differ despite identical sounds.

A project-based ELA sequence where 1st Grade students explore compound words by creating a 'Class Encyclopedia.' Students master the concept by breaking words into their base components visually and linguistically, culminating in a gallery showcase of their illustrated work.

A 1st Grade ELA sequence focused on applying compound word meanings in context. Students explore literal vs. non-literal meanings, use context clues, perform 'sentence surgery', and write descriptive sentences to master compound words.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

A series of phonics lessons focusing on vowel teams, digraphs, and other phonetic patterns through narrative passages and fluency drills.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.

A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.

This sequence focuses on the cognitive planning required before activating the microphone, bridging the gap between thought and oral expression. Students explore how to organize their ideas using graphic organizers and bullet points to prevent rambling during dictation.

This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to narrative structure using a visual 'Beginning, Middle, End' framework. It uses a 'Story Builders' theme to help students segment storytelling into manageable chunks, moving from identification to oral rehearsal and finally to written production.

A first-grade sequence that introduces cause and effect through physical exploration, narrative analysis, and informational texts, concluding with a creative comic project. Students learn to use signal words like 'because' and 'so' to connect events and outcomes.

A 1st-grade grammar sequence exploring conditional and subjunctive moods through the lens of imagination. Students learn to use 'If/Then' structures, express wishes with 'I wish I were', and use helper verbs to describe possibilities and hypothetical worlds.

A 5-lesson sequence for 1st graders to explore sound devices in poetry, focusing on onomatopoeia and alliteration through interactive play, performance, and creative writing.

A 1st-grade sequence exploring how poets use sensory language to create mental images. Students progress from identifying sensory words to illustrating poems and writing their own descriptive riddles.

Students explore how contractions affect the 'voice' of a sentence, making it sound more natural and conversational. This 5-lesson sequence guides 1st graders from identifying stiff 'robot' speech to editing and publishing their own stories with smooth sentence flow.

A 1st-grade writing sequence that teaches homophones through functional writing tasks and the 'Think-Write-Check' strategy. Students move from simple sentence starters to writing short narrative reports and creative stories.

This inquiry-based sequence explores multiple meaning words (homonyms), guiding students to use context clues to determine precise definitions. Students examine how identical words can represent different concepts and learn to use dictionary entries to verify meanings.

A project-based phonics and writing sequence where 1st graders learn variant vowels (/oi/, /oy/, /au/, /aw/) through the creation of an original illustrated narrative. Students build a vocabulary of 'wow' words, design characters and settings, and publish their own stories.

A project-based sequence where Pre-K students become authors by creating their own decodable mini-books. Students learn to use phonetic knowledge to name characters, illustrate actions, and write simple captions, culminating in an Author's Chair celebration.

A comprehensive Kindergarten sequence focusing on applying Silent E phonics rules to connected text, from scanning sentences to writing original stories. Students transition from decoding isolated words to comprehension and creative application.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A first-grade sequence introduced students to the foundational steps of the research process through animal studies, focusing on source evaluation, inquiry questions, text features, and simple citation.

Students transition from reading for pleasure to reading for information. They will learn to ask complex questions, locate specific facts using text features, paraphrase to avoid plagiarism, and organize their findings into a visual project for a peer gallery walk.

A 1st Grade Reading Comprehension sequence focused on comparing and contrasting two nonfiction texts. Students act as researchers to synthesize information, analyze text features, and understand author intent across multiple sources.

A comprehensive introduction to the six primary question words (who, what, where, when, why, and how) for first-grade students. Through a 'Question Detective' theme, students learn to categorize information, match interrogatives to specific answer types, and conduct peer interviews to gather details.

A 15-day, 1st-grade unit equipping students to write clear and factual informative texts while mastering essential language conventions. Students learn to choose topics, provide facts, and craft closure while developing grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills.

A comprehensive curriculum framework for primary English Language Learners, aligning theme-based social studies and science units with WIDA's four Key Language Uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. This sequence provides instructional scaffolding for students at proficiency levels 1-3.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A 4-day instructional sequence focused on paragraph structure, specifically mastering topic sentences and supporting details using student-interest topics like sports, dragons, and favorite foods.

A foundational writing sequence for early learners focused on developing opinion writing skills. Students progress from stating simple preferences to supporting their opinions with reasons and descriptive details using 'I like' and 'because'.

A 1st-grade writing sequence focused on opinion writing through structured graphic organizers. Students learn to distinguish facts from opinions, use a 'because' bridge to link ideas, and use sentence frames to draft complete opinion statements.

This sequence introduces first-grade students to opinion writing by teaching them to distinguish facts from opinions, use the conjunction 'because' to provide reasons, and draft simple reviews of their favorite things. Students will progress from oral practice to written expression, culminating in a polished 'Review Card' to share with peers.

A 1st Grade sequence focused on opinion writing, teaching students to state a preference clearly at the start and provide a recommendation at the end through the lens of reviewing their favorite items.

A 1st Grade Reading Comprehension sequence where students compare traditional and fractured versions of folktales to understand character perspective and plot variations.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A week-long writing unit for 1st-2nd grade students focused on sentence structure, handwriting, and multi-paragraph composition through high-interest topics.

A 1st-grade writing sequence exploring text formatting through lists and friendly letters, moving from simple organization to formal document structures.

A 1st-grade writing sequence focused on crafting clear introductions and 'big feeling' conclusions for informational 'All About' books. Students learn to define their topic and wrap up with a summary or personal connection.

A 1st Grade sequence focused on opinion writing, teaching students to state a preference clearly at the start and provide a recommendation at the end through the lens of reviewing their favorite items.

A 1st-grade writing sequence using the 'Burger Model' to teach paragraph structure, focusing on how introductions and conclusions hold details together. Students progress from identifying parts to assembling their own complete paragraph 'sandwiches'.

A 1st-grade writing unit focused on creating engaging introductions. Students investigate mentor texts, experiment with questions, onomatopoeia, and fun facts to 'hook' their readers from the first sentence.

This sequence guides first-grade students through the process of understanding and writing topic sentences and closing statements. By moving from simple topic identification to drafting complete introductory and concluding sentences, students learn how to structure their writing to be clear and cohesive for their readers.

A 15-day, 1st-grade unit equipping students to write clear and factual informative texts while mastering essential language conventions. Students learn to choose topics, provide facts, and craft closure while developing grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills.

A collaborative storytelling sequence for 1st graders that connects seasonal back-to-school themes with classroom norms. Students progress from brainstorming to digital publishing while learning narrative structure.

A comprehensive curriculum framework for primary English Language Learners, aligning theme-based social studies and science units with WIDA's four Key Language Uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. This sequence provides instructional scaffolding for students at proficiency levels 1-3.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A 4-day instructional sequence focused on paragraph structure, specifically mastering topic sentences and supporting details using student-interest topics like sports, dragons, and favorite foods.

A foundational writing sequence for early learners focused on developing opinion writing skills. Students progress from stating simple preferences to supporting their opinions with reasons and descriptive details using 'I like' and 'because'.

This sequence introduces 1st Grade students to procedural writing using flowcharts. It focuses on breaking down tasks into three distinct steps (First, Next, Last) through physical movement, visual organizers, action verbs, and scaffolded sentence writing.

A 1st-grade writing sequence focused on opinion writing through structured graphic organizers. Students learn to distinguish facts from opinions, use a 'because' bridge to link ideas, and use sentence frames to draft complete opinion statements.

This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to narrative structure using a visual 'Beginning, Middle, End' framework. It uses a 'Story Builders' theme to help students segment storytelling into manageable chunks, moving from identification to oral rehearsal and finally to written production.

A first-grade sequence that introduces cause and effect through physical exploration, narrative analysis, and informational texts, concluding with a creative comic project. Students learn to use signal words like 'because' and 'so' to connect events and outcomes.

A 1st-grade grammar sequence exploring conditional and subjunctive moods through the lens of imagination. Students learn to use 'If/Then' structures, express wishes with 'I wish I were', and use helper verbs to describe possibilities and hypothetical worlds.

This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to conjunctions (and, but, so, because) using a 'Sentence Surgery' and 'Sentence Stretcher' theme. Students learn to combine short, choppy sentences into longer, more fluent ones through hands-on simulations, collaborative storytelling, and a final creative project.

A first-grade ELA sequence focused on using the conjunctions 'but' and 'because' to express contrast and cause-and-effect relationships. Students move from oral identification to writing complex sentences through inquiry, games, and storytelling.

A 1st-grade ELA sequence exploring coordinating conjunctions 'and' and 'or' through the metaphor of 'word glue'. Students learn to join nouns, verbs, and ideas to build longer, more interesting sentences.

This sequence introduces first-grade students to opinion writing by teaching them to distinguish facts from opinions, use the conjunction 'because' to provide reasons, and draft simple reviews of their favorite things. Students will progress from oral practice to written expression, culminating in a polished 'Review Card' to share with peers.

A 1st Grade ELA sequence focusing on read-along informational texts about weather to teach cause-and-effect, sequencing, and practical application of reading.

A project-based unit where 1st graders learn to use high-frequency words as the 'glue' in their own narrative stories, moving from recognition to application and publishing.

This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to the logical ordering of multi-step procedures. Through simulations, sorting activities, and writing 'How-To' guides, students explore the importance of correct sequencing and the consequences of skipping or reordering steps.

This sequence uses a workshop approach to teach 1st-grade students how to identify and order events using narrative structures and transition words. Students will explore the importance of sequence through hands-on sorting activities, cause-and-effect analysis, and storytelling exercises.

A comprehensive 1st-grade ELA unit focused on sequencing events and procedures in informational texts. Students explore how-to guides, plant lifecycles, and manufacturing processes to master temporal words and logical flow.

A comprehensive curriculum framework for primary English Language Learners, aligning theme-based social studies and science units with WIDA's four Key Language Uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. This sequence provides instructional scaffolding for students at proficiency levels 1-3.

A comprehensive 5-week phonics intervention focused on decoding two-syllable words across five major syllable types. Each week includes a pre-assessment, daily lessons with specific targets, student practice sheets, and a post-assessment.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

Differentiated ELA homework packets centered on the lives and importance of honeybees, organized by complexity levels.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

A series of phonics lessons focusing on vowel teams, digraphs, and other phonetic patterns through narrative passages and fluency drills.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A collection of decodable passages and activities aligned with UFLI Foundations, focusing on systematic phonics and heart word acquisition. Each lesson centers on a specific phonics skill and accompanying "heart words" to build reading fluency.

A 4-day instructional sequence focused on paragraph structure, specifically mastering topic sentences and supporting details using student-interest topics like sports, dragons, and favorite foods.

A 5-day writing workshop for young learners to build verbal description skills and sentence structure using high-interest themes and adult scaffolding.

A week-long writing unit for 1st-2nd grade students focused on sentence structure, handwriting, and multi-paragraph composition through high-interest topics.

A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.

This sequence focuses on the cognitive planning required before activating the microphone, bridging the gap between thought and oral expression. Students explore how to organize their ideas using graphic organizers and bullet points to prevent rambling during dictation.

This sequence introduces 1st Grade students to procedural writing using flowcharts. It focuses on breaking down tasks into three distinct steps (First, Next, Last) through physical movement, visual organizers, action verbs, and scaffolded sentence writing.

A 1st-grade writing sequence focused on opinion writing through structured graphic organizers. Students learn to distinguish facts from opinions, use a 'because' bridge to link ideas, and use sentence frames to draft complete opinion statements.

This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to narrative structure using a visual 'Beginning, Middle, End' framework. It uses a 'Story Builders' theme to help students segment storytelling into manageable chunks, moving from identification to oral rehearsal and finally to written production.

A first-grade sequence that introduces cause and effect through physical exploration, narrative analysis, and informational texts, concluding with a creative comic project. Students learn to use signal words like 'because' and 'so' to connect events and outcomes.

A 1st-grade grammar sequence exploring conditional and subjunctive moods through the lens of imagination. Students learn to use 'If/Then' structures, express wishes with 'I wish I were', and use helper verbs to describe possibilities and hypothetical worlds.

This sequence introduces 1st Grade students to the imperative mood through the concept of 'Bossy Verbs.' Students will move from identifying commands in speech to writing their own multi-step 'How-To' guides, focusing on clarity, punctuation, and sequencing.

A 1st-grade grammar workshop focusing on adverbs that tell 'how' and distinguishing them from adjectives to build descriptive sentences through movement and creative writing.

A series of thematic handwriting programs designed to improve fine motor skills and penmanship through daily practice sessions centered around fascinating educational topics like biology and history.

A comprehensive 5-week phonics intervention focused on decoding two-syllable words across five major syllable types. Each week includes a pre-assessment, daily lessons with specific targets, student practice sheets, and a post-assessment.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

Differentiated ELA homework packets centered on the lives and importance of honeybees, organized by complexity levels.

A comprehensive writing sequence designed for early writers and SpEd students to master paragraph structure through narrative, opinion, and journal writing with heavy visual scaffolding.

A series of phonics lessons focusing on vowel teams, digraphs, and other phonetic patterns through narrative passages and fluency drills.

Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.

A series of magical lessons focused on foundational literacy skills, starting with high-frequency sight words.

A whimsical handwriting program for first graders inspired by the Handwriting Without Tears method, focusing on proper letter formation through 'Magic Pencil' quests and interactive challenges.