Read, Think, and Write Across Content Areas
I Read to Write is a simple, flexible solution that helps students master the skills needed for close reading and responding to multiple sources on writing assessments.
With I Read to Write, students learn to
- read closely to analyze text structures and acquire a deeper understanding of content.
- cite text evidence as they respond to multiple sources in writing.
- write across content areas: Science, Social Studies, and Math.
- write within three text types: Narrative, Informative/Explanatory, and Opinion.
- practice skills essential to success on writing assessments.
Flexible Program Materials for Targeted Instruction
Flexibility is key to the I Read to Write program! Units can be taught in any order, as concentrated test preparation or throughout the year within language arts and other content-area instruction.
The program materials include print Student Edition workbooks featuring colorful, magazine-style nonfiction articles.
The Teacher Edition (available in print or online) features annotated versions of the Student Edition pages plus
- academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
- support for teaching English learners.
- differentiated instruction.
- suggestions for in-class collaboration.
- writing and assessment rubrics.
Online resources available on MyZBPortal.com include graphic organizers and text-type rubrics from the Teacher Edition plus vocabulary lists, flashcards, and more.
MyZBPortal.com
MyZBPortal.com is the home for all Zaner-Bloser digital literacy solutions. The web-based portal allows students and teachers to access online resources from anywhere.