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For the first time ever, we have created a step-by-step writing program to go along with one of our units. This optional add-on book report Writing Track is designed to go along with the Underground to Canada unit. It includes 20 lessons that go in depth into structuring paragraphs, citing quotes, analyzing good writing, and more!
Take a look at the pictures to see some sample pages of what is taught. Lessons should be able to be done mostly independently and take about 10 minutes or so a day. I recommend having students do their lesson before you read in the teacher's guide, allowing them to use what they learned to help take detailed notes for their report while they listen.
The Underground to Canada Writing Track includes 3 leveled approaches to a book report, allowing you to use it for any age:
Level 1: A paragraph
Level 2: A 2-paragraph (1 page) report
Level 3: A 5+ paragraph report (essay style)
The appendix includes leveled writing lines, as well as leveled outlines for them to choose from.
What should you choose?
This writing track is available in both print and digital formats. Simply choose the format that works for you: printed and shipped to you, or digital, where you print on your own at home! Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges allowed on digital items.
Pre-Reader | Early Reader | Early Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle School | High School |
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3–5 yo | 5–7 yo | 8–10 yo | 10–12 yo | 13–15 yo | 15–18 yo |
Dictation | Little to no writing | Writing with a word box | Independent work | More research + paragraphs | Essays and research |
2 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day |
Takes about 5–10 minutes | Takes about 30–60 minutes | Takes about 45 min–1 1/2 hours | Takes about 1–2 hours | Takes about 1 1/2–2 hours | Takes about 2–3 hours |
Does not cover all your subjects | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math |
Keeps little ones busy and involved | Good for reluctant writers | Good for budding writers | Confident writer (but still needs to grow in skills) | Strong writer | Proficient writer |