Sample Lesson Video – Level 5

Level 5 – Sample PDFs

• LEVEL 5 SECOND EDITION TEXTBOOK SAMPLE
• LEVEL 5 ASSESSMENT/RESOURCE SAMPLE
• LEVEL 5 34-WEEK PLAN
• Alternative Instructional Strategies – PDF

Frequently Asked Questions About Level 5 Writing Curriculum

How old are 5th level students?

The general age for students completing Level 5 is 10 or 11 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 spelling, grammar, sentences, composition, and the skills taught in Level 4 before beginning.

What are the 5th level writing standards?

Level 5 writing standards will prepare students for Level 6 and then middle school level writing. Level 5 ensures that the foundational skills are solid while exposing students to new writing types used for different situations. As the writing lessons become more focused on style, audience, and narrative, students must have grammatical skills to back up the new styles. By combining a grammatical unit with a second unit focused on stylistic differences, Level 5 ensures no aspect of effective communication in written language is forgotten before the student moves on.

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:

* 19 grammar assessments consisting of fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice activities associated with both sentences and larger compositions

* 6 composition assessments

* 2 comprehensive unit assessments

The Resource book includes:

* Parent/student word lists for composition

* Multiple graphic organizers

What if I have multiple students?

Additional 5th 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 focuses on many of the skills learned in Level 4 and solidifies them, so students needn’t hesitate to flex their new vocabulary skills. By refining these skills, students can feel more free to explore these grammatical rules and develop their own personal style. Students must learn the rules before they can break them, and going over grammatical essentials gives students a foundation they can continue to build on. While sometimes focusing on identifying parts of speech, much of Unit One is dedicated to helping students understand the parts of speech that are considered tools for effective communication with independent and isolated practice.

Unit Two continues to explore different writing styles. Descriptive, expository, and persuasive paragraphs will help students craft longer pieces that become full essays, articles, and letters. Personal narratives, compare and contrast writing, and research projects are some of the activities that will help students build writing prowess as they approach the transition to middle school writing.

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 5th 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 15-25 minutes on writing.

Does the Workbook include a daily/weekly lesson planner?

Essentials in Writing Level 5 includes a 34-week suggested, yet optional, lesson planner geared for upper 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.