How to Write an Outstanding Report

About this curriculum

Help your student move beyond basic summaries to confident, well-structured writing with How to Write an Outstanding Report, from Writing with Sharon Watson . This practical, step-by-step guide teaches 5th and 6th grade learners how to research, organize, and present information clearly, without overwhelm. This TEACHER’S GUIDE includes the following: A daily lesson schedule A summation of what your students are learning New terms Charts students are using Student assignments A schedule of when students check in with you for approval of their next steps An easy-to-use grading grid Are your 5th and 6th graders writing a report or research paper this year? This practical, open-and-go course will equip them with the research and composition skills they need to succeed! When your students follow the 18 lessons and finish the “Now it’s your turn” assignments, they will have  written an actual report  in about 26 school days or five to six weeks. Students practice narrowing down their topic, brainstorming, taking notes, writing topic sentences, developing a main idea (th…