Writing instruction is becoming a hot topic in short order. I read it in the literature, I hear about it at conferences and from the many teachers I speak with on a regular basis. I believe much of the heightened interest is being fueled by the need to better prepare kids for the writing component on their high-stakes tests. Many Reading A–Z users and other educators have urged us to do more for writing and, as a result, we have created our newest website for differentiated instruction, Writing A–Z.

We are proud of Writing A–Z and everything the website offers. If you have never visited, Writing A–Z has all the resources you need to teach K–6 lessons on the writing process with student handouts at four different levels of writing development, writing skills lessons, and loads of other writing tools and resources. Lessons follow common writing process steps and reinforce the six traits + 1 of writing. Prior to our official launch of the website on July 19, we are offering a low introductory price of $9.99 to $19.99 (depending on the license type required). After the 19th, the price goes up to the regular subscription rate.

I know I have my bias (on top of all my excitement), but if I were teaching today as an elementary educator required to teach a writing component, I would certainly want a subscription to Writing A–Z. And if I could purchase a subscription for less than $20 for the full year, I would jump on it. And, oh I almost forgot to mention, just as with Reading A–Z, new resources are added each month. Talk to your principal and get it for all the teachers in your school.