Modes in Focus Literature and lessons for narrative, informational, and opinion writing
CURRICULUM
WRITING
GRADE RANGE K
to 5
Modes in Focus is designed to support educators and students with ready-to-use lessons, mentor texts, teaching tools, and more. Leading writing experts Ruth Culham and Libby Jachles take the next step in writing instruction by linking mentor texts to the modes of writing and providing model lessons that get students writing immediately and enthusiastically!
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS 3 Writing 3 Assessment 3 21st-Century Skills 3 Motivation & Engagement 3 NAEP Standards
EACH GRADE-LEVEL KIT INCLUDES: • 6 Mentor Texts by contemporary children’s book authors— two that align with each mode • 6 Teaching Guides with mode-specific lessons based on the mentor texts (18 lessons total) • Getting Started Guide and Teach Writing Well to help launch your exploration of the modes • Color-Coded Stickers to label books and other teaching materials by mode • Companion Website with downloadable writing activities, videos, scoring guides, and more • Set-Up Sheet and Tabbed Hanging Folders to help organize materials • 3 Teaching Posters that feature definitions and key qualities of the modes
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.
ORDERING INFORMATION
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Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
9781338720686 9781338720693 9781338720709 9781338720716 9781338720723 9781338720679
Complete Set Grades K–5
9781338720730
*Pending approval from the New York City Department of Education
Meet the Modes Narrative, informational, and opinion writing
Modes in Focus Kindergarten Level
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