ORIGINAL AND ONLY REGISTERED STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® UNITS

Every lesson builds upon the previous skill in the writing process within one piece of writing, including modeling, original mentor texts, and examples. It gives students a thorough understanding of how to put a quality piece of writing together and helps even the most reluctant writers become ROCKSTAR WRITERS®! One study shows that 98% of two classes using the program scored in the exceptional range on state testing. Find out more about the research-based system at Rockstar Writers®.

MOTIVATE-EDUCATE-DIFFERENTIATE!

This resource is packed with ways to MOTIVATE-EDUCATE-DIFFERENTIATE! Students will be engaged, you will have already prepped and modeled lessons for explicit teaching, and the differentiation will make a difference.

DO YOU HAVE LIMITED TIME FOR WRITING INSTRUCTION?

This program can be taught without the interactive notebook pages. You can use the mini-anchor charts for student notebooks to save time.

★ Digital versions and videos for 1ST grade are available at Rockstar Writers®.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE 1ST GRADE WRITING UNITS BUNDLE?

★ SCRIPTED Lesson plans and ideas with strategies for differentiation

★ Anchor charts

★ Differentiated Interactive Notebook Pages

★ Model Writing (For each lesson that builds into a quality essay)

★ Original Mentor Texts and a Suggested Mentor Text List

★ Practice Worksheets (Ideal for independent work and homework)

★ Task Cards with Recording Templates (Perfect for centers)

★ Writing Checklists (In each type of writing)

★ Common Core Checklists

★ Word Lists (Tons of lists to give students ideas for writing.)

★ Tracking Forms

★ Writing Goal Form

★ Peer Reflection Form

★ Personal Reflection Form

★ Rubrics (3-point and 4-point in each type of writing)

★ Final Copy Templates

★ Writing Prompt Cards

★ Passages in Opinion and Informative (For note-taking lessons and to use for additional prompts)

★ Weekly Writing Guide for Students (Essay of the Week)

★ Assessments

 

FILES:

1: 1ST GRADE SENTENCE AND PARAGRAPH WRITING

Students will learn to write effective sentences and paragraphs.

MINI-LESSONS: Nouns, Verbs, Pronouns, SIMPLE sentences using subjects and predicates, compound sentences with a FANBOYS chart, topic sentences, relevant details, and closing sentences.

2: 1ST GRADE NARRATIVE WRITING

Students will learn to write an expressive narrative. A comparison of narratives and personal narratives is included to show how to use the lessons for both types of writing. A mini thesaurus is also included.

MINI-LESSONS: Narrative elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, determining plot, character traits and actions, strategies to write a rough draft and forming a writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better word choice, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

3. 1ST GRADE OPINION WRITING

Students will learn to write a compelling OPINION.

MINI-LESSONS: Opinion elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, strategies to write a rough draft and writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words and phrases, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better keyword choice, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

4: 1ST GRADE INFORMATIVE WRITING

Students will learn how to research facts and information effectively. (Directions for a research assignment are included.)

MINI-LESSONS: Informative elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, how to take notes, avoid plagiarism, using graphics, headings, strategies to write a rough draft and writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better keyword choice, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

5: BRAINSTORMING IDEAS

Start with brainstorming ideas for the year! There is an interest inventory and interactive pages for (I Love, I Wonder, My Family, and My Feelings).

6: STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Students will have many skills and idea lists at their fingertips when writing. Make a copy for your writing center, or give one to each student!

7: WRITING PROCESS POSTERS

Display this so students can visualize the steps to writing effective essays.

8: WRITING PROCESS PLANS AND PAGES

Lesson plans, anchor charts, and interactive pages to teach the writing process.

9: SPELLING DICTIONARY

Students can use it to look up words and add words they frequently use.

3 Versions (Mini booklet, Full-page, Google (Link in the mini booklet)

10: EDITABLE PACING GUIDE

The pacing guide (long-range plans) is a suggested way to use the program. It is easily editable if your district requires you to teach in a different order.

11: COVER PAGES, TABS, AND TABLE OF CONTENTS

These can be used for each section of the notebook.

BONUS FILE- READ FIRST- SET UP AND RESOURCES

★ Support: Exclusive access to my email and Step-by-Step Writing Facebook Group

★ Getting Ready

★ Preparations

★ Order of Skills

★ Writing Workshop Schedule

★ Steps for each lesson

★ Techniques for Teaching Writing

★ Setting Up Notebooks

★ Mini Lesson Instructions

★ Decorating notebook (Including student handout)

★ Portfolio Labels

★ Portfolio Message to Parents

★ Quick Notebook Check Rubric

★ Presentation Rubric

★ Writing Workshop Rules

★ Teacher Binder Cover Pages for each section

 

Look no further! It is all here! It is a STEP-by-STEP, user-friendly writing program. I can’t wait for you to join the band!

DO YOU NEED MORE CONFIDENCE IN TEACHING WRITING?

Pam has 26 years of teaching experience, a Master’s Degree, and National Board Certification. She is a writing coach and shares her SECRETS TO WRITING SUCCESS. YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE AT ROCKSTAR WRITERS.COM! She has a free workshop on how to teach essay writing!

What teachers are buzzing about:

“I bought this resource my first year of teaching. It is my fourth year now, and it is still my go-to for teaching writing (even though we have a writing program in the school, this one is MUCH better). The students really treasure their interactive writing books and published pieces at the end of the year. I love the amount of content in this resource–graphic organizers, checklists, rubrics, interactive notebook materials–and so much more! This is worth the money!”

“Such a great resource – one of the best purchases I have made! Writing has never been a favorite activity for my students, but this has allowed them to be a little more creative and more willing to show me what they can do!.” -MissLentz

“I love that these are mini-lessons that build on each other. I have a very short time to teach writing this year, and this is a great resource to have for planning quick, mini lessons! Thank you!” -Carrie

 

COMMON CORE WRITING AND LANGUAGE STANDARDS

1.W.1, 1.W.2, 1.W.3, W.5, W.6, W.7, W.8, W.9, W.10

1.L.1, 1.L.2

FOREVER UPDATES AND ADD-ONS!

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DISTRICT AND SCHOOL-WIDE LICENSES AVAILABLE

One purchase is for one teacher and their students. You own it for life. It may be shared with your students yearly through presentations, printing pages, and password-protected websites. The proper licenses must be purchased to share the files with colleagues or an entire grade level, school, or district. There is an easy click under purchases where you can buy additional permissions! For DISTRICT LICENSING, contact me for pricing at info@rockinresources.com.

 

Thank you for visiting my store!

Pam

Rockin Resources