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Meet writer needs

Grades K-12 | ML All Levels | HANDOUT

Kick-start your writing with 6 key lessons

Planning Calendar
8×11 PDF | Google Slide

General-Knowledge
Writing Topics

Grades K-2 Book

Grades 3-12 Book

Develop writer habits

Build writer stamina.

Stamina Slides with count-up timers | Google Slide | Canva

Solve spelling struggles.

Develop independent first-draft spellers.

Provide explicit procedures that help students problem-solve first-draft spelling issues. Plan to grow the list of strategies throughout the year.

Anticipate writer questions.

Support writers when they need help.

Google Slide includes both versions & a Template.

Early-Writers Example
PDF | Canva

Older-Writers Example
PDF | Canva

Plan for “fast” writers.

Establish a “Done” List.

Early-Writers Example | 11×17 pieces to print & laminate onto 18×24 board

Older-Writers Example | 11×17 pieces to print & laminate onto 18×24 board

Meet to teach.

Master the 4 steps of
an effective mini-lesson.

Maintain control during mini-lessons.

Define expectations for Turn & Talk.

Practice procedure and phrases.

Outline Writing-Time expectations.

Introduce how Writing Time works.

Define the roles of the student and teacher.

PRIMARY example | Today’s Writing-Time tasks | Canva

INTERMEDIATE example | Today’s Writing-Time tasks

Define students’ responsibilities during this transition.

Define unacceptable behavior for this transition time.