Unit Plan

Introduction PPS Writing Units of Study

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Imagine a year-long writing plan aligned to Common Core standards. Here it is! This resource packet, the first in the series of units, introduces the plan, provides an overview of the research-based approach, and a discussion of the key instructional writing tools and strategies included throughout lessons in all the units. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage all third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers to examine the plan and then meet to discuss the implications of school-wide adoption
Classroom Considerations
  • The first in a series of eight related units on writing instruction
  • Plans for third and fifth grades are also available
  • Although the plan is designed for fourth graders, the design may be easily adapted to most grade levels
Pros
  • The 54-page packet provides the instructional framework for all the units in the year-long plan
Cons
  • None