Learning A-Z will retire WritingCity in Summer 2023 to provide you with our entirely NEW Writing A-Z solution.
With Writing A-Z, your teachers will have access to new grade-specific lesson plans, embedded professional development, an enhanced interactive writing tool, engaging writing activities guided by fun, new characters, and a lot more! Want help communicating the change to your teachers? Use this email template as a starting point!
We know that change can be challenging, especially when saying goodbye to a product that has served you well, that's why we have granted you the option to schedule your migration to the NEW Writing A-Z.
Learn more about the differences between WritingCity and the NEW Writing A-Z, access product samples, and schedule your free upgrade today!
Everything You Need to Teach Writing
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NEW
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| Writing instruction & practice for students | Flexible K-5 writing curriculum designed to make writing instruction easier for teachers and more engaging for students |
| BUILT TO | BUILT TO |
| Support educators with the lessons needed to effectively teach writing, and function as a stand-alone writing program | Empower educators with the confidence and tools necessary to effectively teach writing and function as a stand-alone or supplemental writing program, or as a complement to any core literacy plan |
| BEST FOR | BEST FOR |
| All students in Grades K-5 | All students in Grades K-5 |
| OPTIMAL USE CASE | OPTIMAL USE CASE |
| Step-by-step writing instruction; Lesson plans that integrate text types and production of writing standards | Explicit writing instruction and targeted writing practice; Time-saving lesson plans that integrate text types, purpose, and production of writing standards; Ready-to-use resources and materials that reduce teacher preparation time |
| WHAT’S INCLUDED | WHAT’S INCLUDED |
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1 Teacher License + 36 Student
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1 Teacher License + 36 Student
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| CONTENT FORMATS | CONTENT FORMATS |
| Online, Printable | Online, Mobile, Printable, Projectable |
| INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING | INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING |
| Whole group, small group, or digital independent practice | Whole group, small group, or digital independent practice |
| CORRELATIONS | CORRELATIONS |
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 Aligned to individual state standards |
See How the NEW Writing A-Z Supports Your Classroom
The features below are just a sample of all the great resources you’ll have access to in the NEW Writing A-Z. To see it all come together, take the NEW Writing A-Z tour and register for a complimentary, on-demand product orientation led by our Professional Learning Services team.
Flexible Implementation
NEW Writing A-Z was created with teachers in mind, which is why its curriculum was designed for maximum flexibility.
The NEW Writing A-Z grants educators with the power to select one of two pathways- Follow Our Path or Choose Your Path. Follow Our Path is an explicit, sequenced writing curriculum, whereas Choose Your Path offers a supplemental solution.
Explicit K-5 Lesson Plans with Instructional Support
Our easy-to-use, explicit and systematic lessons follow the gradual release model (I Do, We Do, You Do). Units are organized by genre (opinion, informative, and narrative), and are broken into modules for a total of 80 standards-aligned lessons per grade level. Teachers have robust support with cheat sheets, tips, sample dialogue, and conference look fors.
Point-of-Use Teacher Support
Writing A-Z’s embedded professional development resources equip teachers with multi-modal assets to build teacher confidence and competency in a matter of minutes rather than days, making it easier to fit into a busy schedule.
Embedded PD assets include Learn from the Experts videos, Put into Practice videos, Listen & Learn audio, and Read the Research articles.
Collaborative Writing Tools
Our trademarked digital writing tool, WaLT (Writing and Learning Together), offers a side-by-side view of planning and drafting space with access to reference texts, checklists, graphic organizers, and more.
For teachers, WaLT provides a place to model writing, while offering students a place to write without fumbling through cumbersome papers.
Enhanced Student Engagement
Engaging interactivities and digital practice opportunities help students learn while reinforcing writing and grammar skills. A fun cast of characters accompany students on their learning journey as they complete quests to earn rewards through the student portal.
Experience the NEW Writing A-Z for Yourself
Dig deeper into the NEW Writing A-Z with a 14-day free trial and see what’s in store for your classrooms.
