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Check out these high-quality books created by the team that brought you Writers INC and Write Source ! View a complete list of this resource. Units Are you looking for online, interactive curricula for writing and thinking? You’ve come to the right place. Each writing unit leads students step by step through the process of creating a specific form, with models, examples, activities, assignments, videos, and much more! All units are optimized for viewing on any device, from smartphone to whiteboard. View a complete list of this resource. Minilessons Do you want quick lessons that teach concepts or skills? Each 10-15 minute minilesson presents a concept and engages students in an activity. Minilessons are optimized to display on your interactive whiteboard, smart phone, or anything in between. View a complete list of this resource. Student Models When you need an example written by a student, check out our vast collection of free student models. Scroll through the list, or search for a mode of writing such as explanatory” or persuasive.” View a complete list of this resource. Writing Topics Do you want to inspire your students to write great narratives, essays, and reports? Check out these grade-specific writing topics organized by mode (explanatory, creative, and so on). Or search for writing topics that relate to a theme, such as life” or animals” or family.” View a complete list of this resource. Writing Assessment When you want students to understand how writing is graded, turn to our vast selection of assessment examples. You’ll find elementary and middle school models in all of the major modes of writing, along with rubrics that assess each example as "Strong," "Good," "Okay," or "Poor." View a complete list of this resource. Infographics Check out our growing storehouse of free infographics that teach English language arts, 21st century skills, and social-emotional intelligence. Search by content area, theme, or title. View a complete list of this resource. FAQ Do you have questions about teaching English language arts, 21st century skills, or social-emotional learning? Click a link to find a whole page that answers one of your frequently asked questions. View a complete list of this resource. Blog The Thoughtful Learning blog features articles about English language arts, 21st century skills, and social-emotional learning. Insights come from the teachers, writers, and developers at Thoughtful Learning, who have been creating top-notch instructional materials for more than 40 years. View a complete list of this resource. State Standards The materials on ThoughtfulLearning.com are correlated to the Common Core Standards. These standards result from a state-led effort to prepare students for success in school, college, career, and life. Forty-eight states participated in creating the standards. Governors and commissioners of education started with the best standards in existence and folded in best practices from top-performing countries. Teachers and thinkers shaped the result, as did public feedback. View a complete list of this resource. Video Would you like to learn more about English language arts, 21st century skills, and social-emotional intelligence? You’ll find loads of videos for you and your students. View a complete list of this resource. 2016 Edition Writers Express A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers, and Learners The new Writers Express is the perfect resource to help 4th and 5th grade students become better writers, readers, test takers, and learners. This student handbook overflows with writing guidelines, models, checklists, tips, and much more. The 2016 edition includes updated student models and follows the latest state standards. Learn more about the new Writers Express . I am a teacher of students in grades 4–5, and all of my students love your handbook. When I asked them why, they said, ‘It’s colorful, easy to use, and full of great stuff .’” —Searfoss Elementary Johnstown, Ohio Write for Business A Guide to Writing and Communicating in the Workplace Whether you are preparing students for college and career or are a workplace writer yourself, you need Write for Business ! Check out the free, online Write for Business Guide . Optimized for viewing on any screen from smartboard to smartphone, this business-writing handbook is perfect for classroom instruction as well as for guidance throughout your workday. Inquire A Student Handbook for 21st Century Learning The Inquire student handbook and teacher’s guide teach 21st century skills, traditional study skills, the inquiry process, and project-based instruction. Students gain skills that help them in all classes and make them ready for college and career. Learn more about Inquire Elementary , Inquire Middle School , and Inquire High School . Learn skills that are real. Inquire changed my perspective on education.” Oliver Schinkten Oshkosh North High School In Focus Improving Social and Emotional Intelligence One Day at a Time These teaching resources contain hundreds of 10-15 minute lessons that help your students develop their social and emotional intelligence. Learn more about In Focus (Grades K-2) , In Focus (Grades 3-5) , and In Focus (Grades 6-8) . What makes In Focus unique? How does In Focus impact the work of school counselors? In Focus NBC Video Developing educational resources for more than 40 years 1976-2021 Thoughtful Learning is a team of teachers, writers, and designers committed to bringing you high-quality teaching materials. You may know us by one of our other names—Write Source or UpWrite Press. By whatever name, we’re the same core team that has been working for 40 years to help you and your students. Check out our time line: 2017 The authors update The Writing Spot , giving kindergartners many fun pages on which to write, draw, color, and learn. Write One is a colorful handbook that encourages first graders to write about themselves and their world, with a skillsbook for extra practice with letters, words, sentences, and punctuation. 2016 Online writing units use instruction, examples, models, activities, and interactives to lead upper-elementary students through forms from paragraphs through essays and reports. The new Write Away and its skillsbook help second graders develop strong writing, reading, and language skills. The new Write on Course 20-20 handbook and skillsbooks fully update the classic middle-school program, Write Source 2000. All Write helps middle school students catch up and thrive, whether English is their first or second (or third) language. New editions of the Write on Track handbook and skillsbook help 3rd grade writers and teachers. 2015 The authors of Writers Express revise and update their classic 4-5 handbook and skillsbooks, aligning them to the new standards. 2014 A set of 2-12 products helps teachers Shift to the Common Core . 2013 The K-8 In Focus series presents hundreds of 10-minute activities to improve social and emotional intelligence. 2012 The Inquire 4-12 handbooks help students gain 21st century skills. 2011 The work text Write...