Sample Lesson Video – Level 2

Level 2 – Sample PDFs

• LEVEL 2 SECOND EDITION TEXTBOOK SAMPLE
• LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT/RESOURCE SAMPLE
• LEVEL 2 34-WEEK PLAN
• Alternative Instructional Strategies – PDF

Frequently Asked Questions About Level 2 Writing Curriculum 

 How old are 2nd level students?

The general age for students completing Level 2 is 7 or 8 years old. The age can vary depending on if a child has started school early, on time, or is repeating a grade. The age of the student does not delegate if a child can complete this writing course. Instead, we recommend that students have a basic understanding of phonetic spelling, letter formation, and the skills taught in Level 1 before beginning.

What are the 2nd level writing standards?

The Level 2 course focuses on grammar and composition to create the building blocks of writing. For a student to succeed in Level 2, they should have a firm grasp on the skills taught in Level 1 like simple spelling, word identification, and a basic understanding of composition.

What is included in the Workbook and Assessment?

Do note that the Workbook and the Assessment/Resource Booklet are compatible only with the second edition Essentials in Writing curriculum. To further learning, the additional tools in the Assessment/Resource Book are designed to provide students with the opportunity to show what information they are retaining. Although some parents/teachers use the assessments as actual evaluations, others use them as extra practice. The additional word lists are valuable in improving student vocabulary.

The Workbook includes:

* Lesson content that accompanies the video lesson

* Lesson activities that accompany the video lesson

*  Writing graphic organizers that accompany the video lesson

*  Separate parent/teacher handbook

*  How to use the program

*  Sample lesson planning

*  Writing icon descriptions

*  Sample answers for each lesson

The Assessment book includes:

*  14 grammar assessments

*  5 composition assessments

*  2 comprehensive unit assessments

The Resource book includes:

*  A personal spelling dictionary with common hard-to-spell words and space to add more words

*  Multiple graphic organizers

*  Composition checklists

What if I have multiple students?

Additional 2nd level writing workbooks can be purchased to provide a workbook for another child/student. The workbook does not have additional information and is just another core workbook for another student so that each student has their own workbook to use.

How are tests and assignments graded?

An answer key is presented in the back of the included parent/teacher handbook. For compositions, sample answers for each step of the writing process and a final sample composition are presented to parents/teachers for comparison purposes. Checklists are included to be sure that the student met the composition requirements. Parents/teachers use the checklists and sample compositions to “grade” their student’s work.

What is included in Unit One and Two?

Unit One covers basic grammar lessons with activities where students learn punctuation, what makes a complete sentence, and how to identify essential parts of speech. Students will learn different verbs, nouns, and tenses as well as sentence structure and how to create different types of sentences with varying tools of communication.

Unit Two has students write paragraphs, personal letters, personal narratives, and imaginative narratives to expand their composition skills. Compositional lessons will cover parts of a paragraph, staying on topic, writing the date and in chronological order, and the characteristics of different writing types.

Does each unit come with worksheets and tests?

The topics covered in each unit will also be covered in the accompanying worksheets and assessments.

How much time will students need to complete this course?

The time needed to complete the 2nd level writing curriculum is a typical academic year (34 weeks). If students follow the 34-week plan included, they will complete individual lessons and activities during the week; however, because the lessons are broken up into small, daily mini-lessons, students can double up on some lessons and activities and complete the entire course sooner. Each day, students will spend 10-15 minutes on writing.

Does the Workbook include a daily/weekly lesson planner?

Essentials in Writing Level 2 includes a 34-week suggested, yet optional, lesson planner geared for elementary level learning.

Is online help available for additional Workbook questions?

Essentials in Writing offers 100% free curriculum support through texting, Facebook Messenger, online chat, email, and phone calls.