View CartConnections Writing and Language
Grades 6–12
An easy-to-use, reference-oriented approach develops grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, writing, and editing skills
- The student-friendly format is perfect for supporting both instruction and independent writing.
- Each writing or language minilesson focuses on a targeted skill with scaffolded practice, independent practice, and assessment.
- Reproducible student workbooks for language practice and writing practice include grade-level activities to reinforce skills.
Ready-made and editable classroom slides are provided for every lesson. Support whole class instruction with guided instruction and modeled practice.
Guided instruction and practice suggestions support whole class or targeted small group instruction.
Strategies specifically designed for students with a variety of abilities, including struggling learners, advanced learners, and English Language Learners, are provided within the Teacher Edition lessons and include activities to reach all learners.
Activities that students undertake with others, including group work, paired exercises, games, and discussions help reinforce skills.
Transfer learning to real-world applications with opportunities to write for the workplace.
Pretests are available for writing and language portions of the program. Establish a baseline of understanding using the pretests.
Measure student understanding of the skills covered in a chapter with the Chapter Tests.
Use the End-of-Course tests for a summative measurement of student skill retention and understanding.
Ready-made 4-point rubrics are available for each writing mode addressed in the program.
