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Handbooks for Teaching Writing Grades 6-8

July 27, 2016

There are three “Together is Better” handbooks for teaching writing and reading together: one for Argument Writing, one for Explanatory Writing, and one for Narrative Writing.

The handbooks include a unit planner, mini-lessons, posters, samples, and standards for teaching writing and reading together for grades 6-8.

The “Road Maps” are one-page teaching guides by writing type with basic instruction methods and  references to the handbooks.

  • Argument Writing Handbook - Together is Better 6-8
  • Informative/Explanatory Writing Handbook - Together is Better 6-8
  • Narrative Writing Handbook - Together is Better Grades 4-8
  • Passion Project: Authentic Writing Project
  • ROAD MAP Explanatory Writing 6-8
  • ROAD MAP Argument Writing 6-8
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Writing Teacher Tools Grade 8

October 30, 2016

These documents have been developed  to assist you in teaching writing in your classroom.  There are tools and mini-lessons designed for each of the 3 writing types: Opinion/Argument, Informative/Explanatory, and Narrative writing and some for ALL writing types. 

Be sure to check out the “Together is Better” Handbooks for Teaching Writing in this section, too.

  • Mini-Lesson: Shared Writing
  • Mini-Lesson: Quick Tries and Writer's Notebooks
  • Mini-Lesson: Modeled Writing
  • Mini-Lesson: Interactive Writing
  • Mini-Lesson: How to Write a Glossary
  • Mini-Lesson Key Words Summary
  • Mini-Lesson: The Editing Machine
  • Mini-Lesson: Round Robin Revision
  • Mini-Lesson: Strengthen Writing with Synonyms and Vivid Details
  • Grow Lists with Photos
  • Mini-Lesson: Call to Action - Writing an Effective Conclusion
  • Mini-Lesson: Text Marking for Informative Writing K-8
  • Mini-Lesson: Writing Project Boards
  • T.H.I.E.V.E.S. Informational Text Questions Worksheet
  • T.H.I.E.V.E.S. Informational Text Question Cards
  • Narrative Story Frames for ELL
  • Narrative Plot Diagram
  • Mini-Lesson: Using Images from History to Build a Historical Fiction Narrative
  • Mini-Lesson: Shared Writing Argument Essay
  • Mini Lesson: HOOKS Leads for Argument Essays
  • Argument Writing Language Frames
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Writing Student Tools Grade 8

October 30, 2016

These documents will help your students use the standards in their writing and develop their writing skills. There are matrices, how-to charts, checklists, posters and other tools made student-friendly for each of the 3 writing types: Opinion, Informative/Explanatory, and Narrative writing and some apply to ALL writing types. 

 

  • Circle Venn Diagram with Boxes Organizer
  • Cues, Sequences & Transition Words 4-8
  • Compare-Contrast and Details Organizer
  • Editing Machine Cards
  • Informative Writing Assignment Sheet and Checklist 3-8
  • Text Marking Symbols for Informative Writing 4-8
  • Narrative Writing Plot Diagram
  • Narrative Writing Organizer - Character Development
  • Graphic Organizers for Narrative Writing 4-6
  • Historical Fiction Writing Planner 4-8
  • Matrix: American River Valley Civilizations
  • Matrix: Animal Survival
  • Matrix: American Heroes
  • Matrix: Community Helpers
  • Matrix: Natural Disasters Notetaking
  • Matrix: BIOME 11x17
  • Early Explorers in California Report Organizer & Checklist
  • My Weekly Poem Worksheet
  • Poetry Analysis Worksheet
  • T.H.I.E.V.E.S. Informational Text Question Worksheet
  • T.H.I.E.V.E.S. Bookmark for Students 3-8
  • Historical Fiction Planner
  • Argument Essay Planning Guide
  • HOOKS Leads for Argument Essays Worksheet
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