Ready Writing

Evidence-Based Writing Instruction

Deliver explicit, systematic writing instruction that builds knowledge through real-world tasks, empowering students to become confident and skilled writers.

Overview

Transform Writing Instruction

This writing program combines evidence-based instruction with captivating content to develop thoughtful, analytical writers. Through modeling, coaching, and feedback, students gain confidence as they master the writing process and become fluent writers.

With real-world assignments, authentic texts, and meaningful contexts for writing, students build both knowledge and critical-thinking skills. Pair seamlessly with Ready Reading to enrich learning through thematically connected lessons and texts or flexibly integrate into any curriculum to meet classroom needs.

  • Program Type:Instruction
  • Curriculum Type:Supplemental
  • Subject:Literacy
  • Grade(s):2–5
  • Language:English
  • Format:Digital, Print
  • Copyright:2016

Program Features

Instructional Framework for Success

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Aligned to Grade-Level Expectations for Writing

Each grade level includes two 15-day lessons for narrative, informational, and opinion writing.

Systematic Instruction Guides Students

A systematic eight-step sequence guides students through the writing process.

Explicit Instruction Develops Critical Writing Skills

Through explicit modeling and guided practice, students gain confidence and ownership as they apply each step of the writing process to their own work.

Authentic Writing Tasks

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Meaningful Writing Tasks Motivate Students

Students apply research and writing skills to real-world assignments such as blog posts, magazine articles, editorials, and historical fiction.

Real-World Topics Deepen Knowledge

Students explore real-world topics through a student-centered lens, conducting short research projects that build knowledge of literature, science, and social studies topics.

Connect Reading and Writing

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Writing about Reading Deepens Comprehension

Pair optionally with Ready Reading to emphasize writing in response to reading, strengthening critical thinking.

Thematically Connected Lessons Enhance Engagement

Many Ready Reading lessons used shared texts, offering students opportunities to read, reread, and write to enhance their understanding.

Our Professional Learning suite offers collaborative live sessions and curated, on-demand digital resources to help educators drive meaningful student outcomes with their Curriculum Associates programs.
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What's Included

Digital Access through the Teacher Toolbox

  • Teacher Resource Book and Fillable Student Instruction Book PDFs
  • Student Checklists
  • Conference Prompts and Records
  • Rubrics and Exemplar Writing Samples
  • Language Handbook
  • SBAC and PARCC Performance Task Practice
  • Access to Magnetic Reading™ and Ready Reading Materials

Student Instruction Book

  • Materials for each step of the writing process
  • Mentor Texts and Source Texts

Teacher Resource Book

  • Guidance for each type of writing including narrative, informational, and opinion
  • Scaffolds and extensions to reach all learners

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