This resource was developed in Westcliffe School (Jennifer Loken with contributions from the rest of the staff) and is an excellent scope and sequence of the different writing expectations for each grade level.

The following document suggests ways that students can "write more" or add more to their writing in a meaningful way by adding: descriptionproof/evidencevocabularlyvoice(s)explanationInportance/Persausion 

*Take a writing lesson
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A systematic approach to teaching writing in grades 1-3.  This includes many links and information about the curriculum at a glance, required products, and identified skills.  It also contains the Writing Revolution scope and sequences.  This shows scope and sequence for these early years as well as gives you a list of resources for your classroom.  

A systematic approach to teaching writing in Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-9.Includes: Curriculum at a glanceRequired productsIdentified skills requiredConnection to brain pockets (memory, fact, imagination)Assessment optionsA toolbox of strategies & resources