180 Days to Successful Writers

In today''s high-stakes environment standardized test scores determine much more than student performance. Scores are linked to school status the amount of funding a school receives and ultimately a teacher''s job security. Which means teachers not only need to teach their students how to write well for practical purposes-they must also teach them how to write well on timed tests. Luckily it is possible to do both using one curriculum. This book provides teachers with a writing curriculum that prepares students for standardized writing tests while helping them develop skills for lifelong writing success. Adaptations for gifted students and for low-performing students are also provided. Finally a way for teachers to provide direct quality writing instruction that allows them to meet testing demands in time and with confidence!