Writing Foundations Student Lesson Guide
Writing Foundations Student Lesson Guide
The steps and tools students need to write excellent paragraphs.
This Student Lesson Guide is designed for students ages 9-13. These students will often be able to work independently as they complete the lessons, learning the steps and tools needed to write excellent paragraphs. Younger students may also work through this lesson guide with parental assistance. In fact, many parents will find the instruction extremely helpful, equipping them to support their children on their journey to become excellent writers. This guide is a companion guide to TWJ Foundations Handbook for parents.
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FAQs
What ages/grades is the student lesson guide designed for?
Typically students 9 years and older will be capable of working through this lesson guide independently. Older students will move through the instruction more quickly than younger students. However, no student should rush through the guide; they will benefit from thoroughly understanding and practicing each lesson.
Is there a teacher’s manual to go with the student guide?
Parents will benefit from reading through TWJ Foundations Handbook, which provides essential information, enabling them to assist their children. In addition, all instructions and examples provided are designed to be self-explanatory. Parents will benefit from reading through each lesson as their child works through this guide.
How do I correct my child’s work?
“Correction” comes in the form of feedback. As each lesson requires students to apply concepts to their own writing, parents will simply offer feedback regarding following instructions correctly, observing and affirming improvement in their child’s writing, and correcting their child if they notice lack of effort in following instructions and applying concepts.
How many lessons are included in the guide?
The lesson guide has twelve lessons. Each lesson is designed to be practiced for one week. Of course this timing can vary greatly, depending on the abilities of the student. We DO NOT want students rushing through the lesson guide.They simply will not learn the concepts well if they rush.
What will my child learn about writing in the guide?
This guide covers many foundational aspects of writing, including the following:
The four steps in the writing process: brainstorm, outline, rough draft, and final draft, with each step being taught in detail.
The rewrite process, which is taught thoroughly so students learn how to create quality writing, beginning with awesome sentences.
Grammar, which is taught in the context of actual writing, making the lesson relevant and beneficial to improve the student’s overall writing ability.
Do I need to supplement with other writing curricula?
This lesson guide focuses on real writing, weaving in grammar and spelling in the process. Parents may choose to include more spelling instruction and/or grammar instruction and drill work.
What does my child work on after they complete the twelve lessons in the study guide?
After students complete the lesson guide, they are ready to continue writing great paragraphs for all of their school assignments. They may also choose to join one of our online Reading & Writing classes where they will receive ongoing feedback from the instructor. From time to time they will also benefit from working through the lesson guide again for a refresher.
Do I need to purchase a Student Lesson Guide for each of my children?
NO! When you purchase one Student Lesson Guide for your family, any number of individuals may use it. Please do not share with others outside of your own family.
Does each family in our co-op need to purchase a Student Lesson Guide?
YES! Our policy allows families to purchase one downloadable product to use for their entire family. Each family within a co-op must purchase their own Student Lesson Guide for their family.