Overview - BASIC WRITING SERIES - BINDER 3
Basic Writing Series, by Janie Hohlt, teaches the writing process
through simple, sequential steps. Activities progress in difficulty from the first
binder to the third. The series begins with writing letters and words, moves to
writing one and then two paragraphs, and finally leads to writing several paragraphs
in a specific format. Binders feature various writing prompts to motivate beginning
and struggling writers. Students learn to organize their thoughts and understand
the writing process while building writing confidence.
THREE BINDERS
In six units, each binder teaches students to write using the “Think,
Organize, Write” method, which incorporates the use of graphic organizers.
This method helps students organize and visualize their writing, encouraging
successful writing habits. The editing process is taught as an integral part
of the program and emphasized through lessons and checklists.
Binder One
“ Think, Organize, Write” is introduced. By the time the students
complete the last unit, they will be able to “think” of a topic
and main idea, “organize” their ideas, and put their ideas together
to “write” a paragraph. Covers letters of the alphabet, everyday
vocabulary words, sentence writing, and simple paragraph writing.
Binder Two Units begin with an idea inventory so students can reference
words or phrases to help with brainstorming. The units continue with a review
of one-paragraph writing and then progress to writing two paragraphs about general
topics. In final practice activities, students learn to put their own ideas
together and use descriptive words to make their writing more interesting.
Binder Three Units begin with an idea inventory before moving to the
three-paragraph process. The main focus of this binder is to teach students
three types of writing: descriptive, narrative, and how-to.
ASSESSMENTS Progress charts, scoring rubrics, and student writing
checklists are provided to help the teacher assess students’ progress
and determine which skills need to be reviewed.
EACH BINDER INCLUDES Over 150 reproducible Activities, Teacher Instruction Pages, Assessments, a Parent or Guardian Letter, Templates for
Activities, and Games.