Part 1
On Demand Writing
Students practice writing in response to reading during the read-aloud and book club units. Writing frames scaffold the work allowing all students to be successful.
- Summary Writing
- Cause and Effect Writing
- Compare and Contrast Writing
- Problem and Solution Writing
- Opinion Writing
- Evaluative Writing
Writing in response to reading to synthesize and check understanding!
Part 2
Process Writing
Students practice the writing process in integrated writing units. The books in the reading program serve as mentor texts. Students learn the writing process and publish writing.
- Narrative Writing
- Historical Narrative Writing
- Expository/Research Writing
- Persuasive Writing
- Argumentative Writing
- Literary Analysis Writing
- Culminating Projects
Download the writing units for each grade level!
All writing lessons are included in each unit.
Volume 1
- Analytical Essay Frames
- Sample Analytical Essay The Secret Garden
- Sample Analytical Essays, Book Clubs
Volume 2
"This program has changed my students' lives as readers, writers, and learners!"
5th Grade Teacher, WA
Grammar and Spelling
We recommend supplementing the writing units with Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, a grammar and spelling program published by Zaner-Bloser. This program is available for grades 3–5.
We provide a scope and sequence to demonstrate how to incorporate these grammar and spelling lessons to create a comprehensive writing program!
Download the scope and sequence for each grade level.
"The CIA approach can make literacy learning an engaging, enjoyable, and effective experience for all students." Getting Smart Staff
