Overview & Tools
View a topic overview video, see a visual representation of how the practices support the topic, and access customizable planning templates for use at the state, district, or school level.
Enabling Students to Use Writing Effectively for Learning and Communicating
Writing > Overview & Tools
This presentation illustrates how to use research-based practices to teach elementary school students to be effective writers. The presentation covers the four recommended practices in this topic....
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Overview
Writing is a Thinking Activity
Writing > Overview & Tools
Dr. Steve Graham discusses the four recommended practices from the Practice Guide, Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers. He describes how the process of writing instruction...
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Expert Interview
Visual Diagram: Teaching Elementary School Students to be Effective Writers
Writing > Overview & Tools
Use this diagram as a visual reminder of the four interrelated practices that are recommended for helping elementary school students become effective writers. Teachers need to provide daily time...
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Visual Diagram
Writing Planning Template #4
Writing > Overview & Tools
This template can help districts and schools understand the alignment between the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts K-5 and the recommended practices in the IES Practice Guide,...
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Planning Template
Writing Planning Template #1
Writing > Overview & Tools
This school-level planning tool can be used to assess and plan for school practices to support staff in teaching elementary school students to be effective writers. It covers such topics as...
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Planning Template
Writing Planning Template #2
Writing > Overview & Tools
This district-level planning tool can be used to assess and plan for district practices to support schools in developing a comprehensive and coherent plan for teaching elementary school students to...
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Planning Template
Writing Planning Template #3
Writing > Overview & Tools
This state-level planning tool can be used to assess and plan for state practices to support districts and schools in developing a comprehensive and coherent plan for teaching elementary school...
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Planning Template
