Checking the Boxes: Writing Units With Checklists - Paperback

by Karen Langdon (Author)

This book provides teachers of the early elementary classroom resources for the entire year of writing instruction using a student self-checklist method. There are six complete writing units included as well as three sets of mentor texts. Each unit includes a pacing guide and all paper templates to be copied and used with students. The sets of mentor texts provide achievable examples for students on the same paper that they will be using! Students learn to assess their own work, revise the content of their pieces, add valuable and meaningful details to their work, and give constructive feedback to their peers. The units included in this text are: Personal Narratives, Small Moments, Writing For Readers, Opinion Writing (Letter Structure), "How To" Books, and "All About" Books. There are mentor texts for the "How To" and "All About" units, as well as for teaching students about beginning, middle, and end. This guide will revolutionize writing instruction in your classroom. By using paper with rubrics included, students gain independence over improving their craft!

Author Biography

Karen Langdon is a seasoned teacher of writing in the elementary setting. With over a decade of experience designing and implementing writing workshop units, she shares her expertise in developing writers through this book. The units included, as well as the accompanying paper and mentor texts, have been classroom tested with over 200 students in both the United States and Australia. Karen designs and write popular teaching resources that are used all around the world. With a special focus on preserving authenticity in the classroom, her materials aid teachers in helping students achieve to their potential while learning to write, read, create, and think in the real world. She continues to teach in the classroom, revising and reworking her resources to meet the needs of students.