This 20-day writing unit of study begins with immersing students in a genre and identifying its distinguishing features. Students then generate ideas, analyze genre format, and plan and draft their writing. The next days focus on revising using mentor texts to help with structure, development, and conventions. Students then edit and publish their work, celebrating at the end.

1. Overview of a Writing Unit of Study – 20 Days
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Immersion in the Genre and Identification of the Distinguishing Features Generate Ideas to Write About;
Analyze Genre Format; Plan a Draft; Draft Revise – Using Mentor
Text for Structure (Lead, Transitions, Ending, and Organization) and Development (Elaboration and Craft) Edit – Using Mentor Text
for Language Conventions (Spelling, Punctuation, and Sentence Structure) Publish and Celebrate