UNIT 2
Writing for Readers

BEND I ♦ Writing Stories that People Can Really Read

Session 5 – The Power of Rereading
FIG. 5–1 Brian's skateboarding story

BEND II ♦ Tools Give Writers Extra Power

Session 6 – Checklists Can Help Writers Make Powerful Stories
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten and Grade 1

Session 7 – A Vowel Chart Can Help with the Middles of Words
Chart: Vowels

Session 8 – Writing Readable Stories Using Word Walls
Chart: How to Turn a Word…
Personal Word Wall

Session 10 – Using Reading Partnerships to Support More Conventional Writing
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten and Grade 1

Session 12 – Putting It Together: How to Make Readable Writing (Guided Inquiry Lesson)
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten and Grade 1

BEND III ♦ Partnering for Revision: Making Stories More Fun to Read

Session 16 – Writers Work with Partners to Answer Readers' Questions
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten and Grade 1
FIG. 16–1 Juliette's family day at the park

BEND IV ♦ Preparing for Publication

Session 17 – Writers Use All They Know to Select and Revise a Piece to Publish
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten and Grade 1

Session 20 – A Final Celebration: Bringing True Stories to Life
Narrative Writing Checklist, Kindergarten and Grade 1
FIG. 20–1 Jalen's basketball piece