Everything you need to teach informational writing, containing over 170 lessons for grades K-6 that include: habits and engagement, idea generation and development, elaboration and revision techniques, grammar, and conventions, as well as strategies to publish and present. Lessons are clear, explicit, and user-friendly with simple, customizable language.

Designed with your busy schedule in mind, each lesson includes:

• The ideal genre(s) for each strategy presented.
• Suggested developmental stage(s).
• Concise and explicit teaching language.
• Cross-references to other lessons for additional support.
• Scaffolding for clear differentiation.
• Teaching tips to support independence.

Whether you have a robust writing workshop practice, consider yourself a novice, or are a content area specialist looking to add more writing to your day, Informational Writing Mini Lessons will breathe new life into your teaching to help you enhance, supplement, or build your curriculum.

Study Guide

Write-In Companion Book has been designed to: 

• Facilitate collaborative learning with teacher teams
• Promote reflection, discussion, and application
• Extend learning with additional resources