Essentials for Writing

Intervention: Essentials for Writing

Area: Literacy

Tier: 2

Type: Commercial Tool

Major Focus: Written Expression

Description: Teaches prerequisite sentence-writing and grammar skills. Includes practice software CD and teacher materials. 95 lessons structured for 55 minute class.

Targeted Students: Elementary  ☐   Middle  ☒     High  ☒

Subgroup within Level: K☐ 1☐ 2 ☐3☐ 4☐ 5 ☐6☒ 7☒ 8 ☒9☒ 10☒ 11 ☒12☒

Entrance Criteria: TBD by SST/SRBI team based on TRC or other writing scores below benchmark

Exit Criteria: Grade-level performance

Intervention Requirements: TBD based on student need; aligned with Tier 2 expectations. Lessons scripted for 55 minute class.

Progress Monitoring: Includes 11 mastery tests to cumulatively assess student progress

Implementation Considerations: Teacher materials: $177, 1 Student Textbook: $45.

Availability:

Research Backing:  Research-based, field-tested

Link to Intervention: https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/MKTSP-USK03M0/essentials-writing2010.html?page=1&sortby=title&order=asc&bu=seg