"This is everything you need to have an engaging writers workshop where your students believe they can do great writing at all levels. This is an awesome resource for someone new to teaching writing or who wants to improve their teaching of writing."
- Wendy S
GUIDED, USER-FRIENDLY LESSONS
"I had been looking for a writing curriculum to help guide my instruction, and this is AMAZING!! The lessons are user-friendly, it gives mentor texts to use, along with any printables that may be needed for the lesson. If you are looking for a writing curriculum that hits all the standards and that is user-friendly, you have found the right resource!"
---- Jessica S ----
EMPOWERING RESOURCES
"I've always known and admitted that writing is my hardest subject to teach, but I've never found anything that really strengthened my instruction... until now. This is so well laid out that I'm finally confident that my kids will leave my room as wonderful writers!"
---- Shannon G ----
TRUSTED CONTENT
"I have used many of Alison's resources over the past several years, as well as participated in many of her free workshops, so trust me, she is a gift to us all in terms of her expertise and creation of such high quality materials."
---- Cindy C ----
What's Included?
āļø Units that teach narrative, opinion, and informational writing, plus routines and procedures
āļø Engaging mini-lessons for both whole group and small group instruction
āļø Writing prompts with built-in supports to aid struggling writers
āļø Grammar exercises and hands-on activities
āļø Printable posters, graphic organizers, and visual aids
āļø A clear plan for fitting both writing and grammar into your busy day
āļø Suggested schedules and pacing guides
āļø Professional development videos that explain the practical ins and outs of teaching writing and supporting students who struggle
About the Program Creator
Primary Writing Success was developed by Learning At The Primary Pond, Inc. We are a team of literacy specialists and teachers who are dedicated to ensuring that all students achieve reading and writing success.
Learning At The Primary Pond, Inc., was founded by Alison Ryan, M.Ed in 2012. Alison has been working in schools since 2005 as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, reading specialist, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham method, has extensive experience working with struggling readers and writers, and has a master’s degree in literacy leadership.