This is a fully-planned writing unit. This 2 week structured writing unit uses a color-coding system to help your students successfully structure their writing and produce quality multi-paragraph essays. This unit works great as test prep, too! With original activities to pair with suggested engaging mentor texts, students will be using research-based strategies to improve their writing!

Included in this resource:

• 2 weeks of lesson plans
• Five different original nonfiction passages that will engage your students and allow you to guide them through research (two different levels of each passage provided!)
• Teacher and Student Anchor Charts
• Mentor text suggestions
• Multiple Graphic Organizers
• Color-coded multi-paragraph essay writing system
• Student writing vocabulary language bracelet
• Notice and Take Note to learn from mentor authors graphic organizer
• Pulling from multiple sources note taking cards
• Writing Rubric
  

This unit will transform the way you teach writing and take your writers to the next level!