Explore Ready Writing
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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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Components
Components include the Student Instruction Book and the Teacher Resource Book.
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
JBurchard@cainc.com
(503) 260-9454
Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Partnerships
Portland, OR
Curriculum Associates
Robin McSwain
RMcSwain@cainc.com
(503) 505-0726
Oregon Partnership Manager
Curriculum Associates