District Writing Initiative

Writing improves students communication skills and provides a method for expression. No matter the age, grade level or ability of students, consistent writing practice boosts the students' skills and comfort level. It helps cement new concepts by directing students to describe learning in their own words. Through writing students are forced to organize their thoughts, sequence ideas into a story, and record important moments.

The ELA Assesslets and Georgia Milestone provided data to develop the Targeted Writing Plan. Student data is the driving force to adjust instructional practices in writing.

Elementary Plan

Secondary Plan

Take time to enjoy the Narrative writing pieces developed by students who participated in the writing initiative!

Use the writing rubrics for classroom instructional purposes as you read and discuss original works submitted by our CCSS authors.

Grade 3 Writing Rubrics

Grade 4 Writing Rubrics

Grade 5 Writing Rubrics

Grade 6 Writing Rubrics

Grade 7 Writing Rubrics

Grade 8 Writing Rubrics

9th Grade Literature Writing Rubrics

11th grade Literature Writing Rubrics

Contact Dr. Paula Baker, ELA/Literacy Content Specialist with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

~Nelson Mandela

Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.

~Anatole France

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.

~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Email: paula.baker@cowetaschools.net
Website: http://curriculum.cowetaschools.org/
Phone: 770-254-2810
Twitter: @PBakerEducates