WRITING GRADES K to 5
Modes in Focus Three styles of writing every student must master Today’s standards and assessments require students to write well for a specific purpose. But many teachers don’t have the tools they need to teach writing as a thinking skill. Modes in Focus is here to change that with ready-to-use lessons, mentor texts, and activities that help students master the three modes of writing —narrative, informational, and opinion.
Instructional Focus ⊲ Writing ⊲ Assessments ⊲ Motivation & Engagement ⊲ NAEP Standards
DEVELOPS 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS
outcomes ⊲ Demonstrate each mode with six mentor texts per grade (two for each mode) written by contemporary children’s authors. ⊲ Practice writing in each mode with mode-specific lessons and independent writing prompts that are interesting and fun. ⊲ Launch your exploration into the modes with six teaching guides (18 lessons total), a Getting Started guide, and the Teach Writing Well professional book by Dr. Culham. what’s included ⊲ 6 mentor texts (2 for each mode) ⊲ 18 mode-specific lessons (6 Teaching Guides, 3 lessons each) ⊲ 3 teaching posters ⊲ Getting Started Guide ⊲ Teach Writing Well professional book ⊲ Color-coded stickers to label materials by mode ⊲ Tabbed hanging folders to keep materials organized
meet the creators
Ruth Culham, Ed.D. , launched a writing revolution with her groundbreaking work on writing traits. Her ongoing work with the traits and modes of writing is the culmination of 40 years of research, practice, and passion. Libby Jachles, M.S. , is a former classroom teacher and retired literacy coach. She specializes in training and coaching classroom teachers on teaching writing using the traits and modes.
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Kindergarten
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⊲ Access to digital resource website ⊲ Downloadable writing activities ⊲ Videos ⊲ Scoring guide
Best Value Grades K–5
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