Strengthening the Building Blocks of Literacy: Foundational Writing Skills Supports
Help me give my students essentials for writing and books about the importance of respecting all people.
$193 goal
This project expired on September 23, 2025.
This project expired on September 23, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, teachers are working hard to cover an increasing number of academic standards within a limited amount of instructional time.
In our classroom, we are committed to ensuring students don’t miss out on these vital literacy building blocks; including strong focus on parts of speech, which help students understand how language works.
Recognizing nouns, verbs, adjectives, and conjunctions allows students to craft stronger, more detailed sentences, and revise their work with purpose. Understanding grammar empowers students to communicate creatively and effectively.
Our students are incredibly imaginative and full of great ideas. However, translating those thoughts into writing can be a real challenge, especially at a grade level where they are still developing fine motor skills and writing stamina. Targeted graphic organizers and visual aids help students break down the writing process into manageable steps, allowing them to brainstorm, organize ideas, and structure their thoughts logically. This support is critical as students are required to construct full essays on standardized tests; demonstrating planning, drafting, editing, and revising, all within timed conditions.
Another simple but powerful tool we use to support student learning is the use of different colored paper. Color-coding assignments or writing activities can help students better organize information, reduce visual distractions, and improve focus. Using multiple color pens for grammar checks and essay editing helps students identify and differentiate errors, revisions, and improvements, making the editing process more organized and effective. Additionally, colored paper can make learning more engaging and accessible, supporting diverse learning needs in our classroom.
These resources will give students the structure and support they need to become confident writers and communicators. Thank you for considering this request and for investing in the future of our students.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
32 students impacted
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