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Overview

Ready Writing is a rigorous, standards-based program that develops thoughtful, analytical writers by addressing the writing standards with grade-level science and social studies themes.

Ready Writing overview flyer.

Overview Flyer

Learn the key components and benefits of Ready Writing.

Ready Writing Overview eBook.

Building Confident Writers

Learn how Ready Writing builds strong, competent, and confident writers. 

Research-Related Whitepapers

Ready Writing uses a research-based, scaffolded instructional model to teach writing step by step. 

Deepening and Widening the Way We Teach Writing whitepaper.
Deepening and Widening the Way We Teach Writing in K–8

This whitepaper from Dr. Jim Cunningham discusses strategies for supporting students in overcoming the challenge of prior knowledge.

Reimagining the Way We Teach Writing in K-5 whitepaper.
Reimagining the Way We Teach Writing in K–5

College- and career-readiness standards have brought a new focus and increased rigor to writing instruction. This whitepaper discusses the more rigorous writing standards and unpacks how to teach writing in elementary school.

Instruction

Reading Writing prepares students for mastery of rigorous standards as they become confident, competent writers and thinkers. 

Assessment Practice Book document.

Ready Writing Path

The Writing Path poster illustrates the eight-step lesson sequence that methodically walks students through the writing process, making each step transparent and understandable.

Assessment Practice Book document.

Ready Writing Research Path

The Research Path poster illustrates the model for a step-by-step strategy for completing short research projects. 

Experience Ready Writing

Explore these sample program resources to see how Ready Writing provides teachers with everything they need to deliver comprehensive writing instruction. 

Ready Writing components flyer.

Components

Components include the Student Instruction Book and the Teacher Resource Book. 

Ready Writing Grade 3 sample lesson cover.
Ready Writing Sample Lessons

Explore the Table of Contents, as well as samples from the Student Instruction Book and Teacher Resource Book.

Contact Us

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Jennifer Burchard.

Jennifer Burchard

JBurchard@cainc.com
(503) 260-9454
Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Partnerships
Portland, OR
Curriculum Associates

Robin McSwain.

Robin McSwain

RMcSwain@cainc.com
(503) 505-0726
Oregon Partnership Manager
Curriculum Associates