The Writer’s Gateway is a K-5 supplemental writing program that: Surpasses all other writing programs. Will increase teacher quality and student achievement.

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The Writers Gateway is a K-5 supplemental writing program that:

Surpasses all other writing programs.Will increase teacher quality and student achievement.Closes the achievement gaps.Has many more strategies but will only highlight what makes us better. Will enable any teacher to implement the best research based strategies.

The first reason the Writers Gateway is superior is because we:

Provide content for weekly writing assignments.Mainly teach non-fiction writing using grade appropriate science and social studies content.Prepare students for college and life.Save teachers time by providing enough information for students to develop style.

The Writers Gateway nonfiction writing research found that:Dr. Douglas Reeves proved that academic achievement increases when students write nonfiction in the content areas such as science and social studies.

Writing is a complex act where students have to analyze text.

The Writers Gateway implements the best strategies by:Teaching grammar and mechanics realistically and in context.Teaching skills during the writing process by using the Daily Lessons that resemble rough drafts.Combining content with revising and editing.

The Writers Gateway research discovered that:Calkins, DiStefano, Killion, and Harris have proven that teaching speech, grammar, and mechanics must be taught in context.When revising and editing are integrated, students see the relevance in own writing.

The Writers Gateway implements the best strategies by:Students working cooperatively and competitively to revise the Daily Lessons.

Teaching grammar and mechanics that is exciting, motivating, and engaging.

The Writers Gateway research discovered that:Dr. Joseph Renzulli proved that students learn best when they are enthusiastic, engaged, and enjoying themselves.A positive mindset is the pinnacle for student achievement.

Differentiated Daily Lessons.

The Writers Gateway also consist of:Daily Quick Writes.Weekly assessments.Incremental Rubrics.Differentiated Pre-Writes.Progress Charts.Brainstorming.

The Writers Gateway is the only writing program that:Teaches grammar and mechanics in context.Creates motivated learners. Provides grade appropriate content based mainly on science and social studies. Integrates critical strategies.Will easily raise test scores despite language and socioeconomic disadvantages.