Pacific Coast Academy
HST Handbook
Reading Literature
Favorite Read-Alouds & Novels by Grade Level
- share the complete list with your roster or copy/paste specific information into a personalized email
Book Reports for Responding to Literature (K-8th)
- inspiring Book Report Templates
Writing
SoCal Collaborative Writing Tools By Grade (TK-8th, HS)
- Models of Persuasive, Informational, Narrative writing for TK-8th, HS. Graphic Organizers, Writing Prompts, Rubrics and Mentor Texts.
SoCal Collaborative Writing Videos & Lessons (3rd - 8th, HS )
- Video Lessons teaching Narrative Writing (23 lessons), Persuasive Writing (9 lessons)
SoCal Collaborative Writing How-Tos for All Levels
- Short video lessons on how to use a graphic organizer, write an introduction or conclusion, understand writing prompts and types of writing, and write for a standardized test.
Student Writing Models (1st-8th, HS) [Thoughtful Learning]
- Reading examples of other students' writing is a great way to inspire developing writers! Learning coaches can use models to better understand grade-level writing expectations. The Teacher Support & Related Resources sections at the end of each model provide access to high-quality writing tools. These models can be printed out or read directly on a computer screen. Search for models by grade level (1st-12th) or genre of writing.
Multisensory Techniques for Teaching Handwriting (TK, K, 1st)
- Engaging ways to practice writing the letters of the alphabet, words and sentences
Narrative Writing Resources (TK-8th) [anyone with the link can view]
- Graphic Organizers & Narrative Writing Prompts.
Keywords: reading, writing, speaking, listening, language