Creating Confident, Proficient Writers

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Writing by Design® is a proven-effective TK–8th grade writing program for building competence and confidence with learners of all levels and types.  With a foundation in the Six Traits of Writing, new and veteran teachers can successfully teach state standards and Common Core writing.  Available online and printed, Writing by Design® provides teachers with detailed lesson plans, rubrics, daily model papers, free orientation, and free resources.  No lesson prep needed!

Students in grades 3-8 can complete the entire curriculum independently at their own pace with engaging online video lessons.  In less than a minute, teachers can send their class a complete, step-by-step genre study.    

Its accompaniment, Grading by Design™, is an unparalleled online grading program that eliminates hours of teacher grading time.  Students are involved in the analysis and validation of understanding, resulting in deeper student learning and retention.  Immediate reports target re-teaching.​

For English Language Learners, Spanish translations include:

• Six Traits and Genre charts with student handouts

• Grading by Design™online grading program