Writing

A dedicated writing period is part of the school day for every student. We believe that ongoing, focused writing instruction and practice are essential to student growth and success. Authentic reasons to write and publish can help every student build skill, confidence, stamina, and joy as a writer in a way that isolated activities cannot. Students learn to write in multiple genres, including personal narratives, persuasive and expository essays, how-to books, poetry, and short fiction. Completed writing is published, celebrated, and shared with peers and families.

Key Features of our Writing Program

Doing the work of real writers

Through authentic mentor texts, students explore the craft of expert writers and apply it in their own work.

Publishing and celebration

In a structured and supportive process, students create, revise, edit, and publish original works.

Integration of technology

Students use different creative tools to publish and share their writing with a classroom audience and beyond.