Schoolwide Writing Fundamentals

Research Based Instructional Units Connecting Reading and Writing in a

Teacher- Friendly Format

Each Writing Unit Includes:• Mentor texts• Book display bin• Explicit mini-lessons• Graphic organizers• Binders to organize lessons• Letters to parents• Homework assignments• Student self-assessment• Teacher rubric

Writers Work Units of Study Include:

• 10 Mentor Texts• 18-20 explicit mini-lessons• Student self-assessment• Teacher rubric: – Process – Behavior of Writer– Product –Assess quality of

writing• 1 storage bin and 1 binder

Why is Writing Fundamentals Good for ELLs?

• Connects reading and writing• Uses multicultural books• Uses Graphic organizers• Provides a blueprint for explicit

instruction and the tools to differentiate instruction.

• Each grade level knows which area of writing they are teaching

What types of Writing are Included?

• Personal Narrative• Author study• Biography• Poetry• Persuasive Writing• Persuasive Essay • Memoir• Expository Writing• Letter Writing• Non-fiction• Literary Non-fiction

Immersion

• Interactive Read Aloud that helps children notice features of the read aloud text.

• Helps children notice decisions that writers and illustrators make to engage the reader choose

• Exposes children to authentic models of literature• Interactive read alouds teach craft elements and

genre features in narrative, informational and opinion texts

Writing Workshops

• Instruction is guided as children read books and hear read-alouds.

• Students are taught to notice writing features in good literature and in informational texts.

How Do I Contact Schoolwide?

• Email: customerservice@schoolwide.com• Phone: 1-800-261-9964