Below are some additional benefits of using ThinkUp! Writing to help students develop their writing skills and master the Writing TEKS.
- Provides plans to implement the composition, revising, and editing units
- Applies the Gradual Release Model of instruction
- Offers rigorous content that supports TEKS mastery
- Provides focused instruction for specific Writing TEKS
- Allows for the immediate application and demonstration of learning
- Integrates the 9 Traits of Critical ThinkingTM into every lesson.
- Offers model texts to support student understanding of the characteristics and craft of the writing genres
- Includes explanations of composition, revising, and editing TEKS using student-friendly language
- Challenges students to articulate their learning through reflection
- Provides students with opportunities to learn and practice the TEKS with teacher support
