Teaching Writing Fast and Effectively!

Grade by grade elementary mathematics expectations are clear cut. Grade by grade writing expectations are more subjective. Looking at the “English–Language Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools” one can see why it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what you want your students to accomplish this year. Notice the writing content standard [...]

State Writing Standards Simplified State writing standards can be a little difficult to digest. Here is a combined list of elementary and middle school state writing standards that provide a very good overview of what is important in both elementary and middle school writing. “Pattern Based Writing: Quick and Easy Essay” will provide a rock [...]