All Write - Grades 6 - 8

Description

All Write from Thoughtful Learning helps middle school students catch up and move ahead, whether filling gaps before high school or teaching an ESL/ELL learner. The course assumes the student has had little instruction in the writing process and forms of writing. The course teaches foundational concepts using simplified language, making it user-friendly for all learners. It also provides clear guidelines, models, checklists, illustrations, and tips. The All Write Student Handbook is used in grades 6-8 and includes units and lessons that build from basic to more advanced throughout the year. In addition, the free Digital Teacher Guide provides a weekly schedule, activity worksheets and handouts, guidelines for writing assessments, and more; it also incorporates practice from the All Write SkillsBook (Teacher Answer Key sold separately). For students needing more practice, the Digital Teacher Guide includes suggestions from the Write on Course 20-20 SkillsBooks for Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8. SkillsBooks are an optional add-on that teach punctuation, grammar, mechanics, usage, and spelling. Sold separately, the grade-level Teacher Guides contain answers only. We also offer an All Write Package that contains the All Write Student Handbook, SkillsBook, and SkillsBook Teacher Guide (answers only).

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.