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1. Goal(s)
a) What is the overall purpose of this project and what need(s) does it address?
The purpose of this project is to strengthen students’ writing skills by implementing the Step Up to Writing curriculum in 5th grade classrooms. Writing is a foundational skill for success in all subject areas, yet many students struggle to clearly organize their ideas, develop paragraphs, and communicate effectively. This program addresses the need for consistent, research-based instruction that builds both writing proficiency and student confidence.
b) What learning goal or academic outcome does the project address?
The project directly supports literacy goals by helping students:
Develop strong sentence, paragraph, and essay structures.
Use writing as a tool for critical thinking and problem solving across content areas.
Improve overall performance in state and classroom assessments in reading and writing.
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2. Project Description
a) Describe the project and its activities.
The project will provide Step Up to Writing teacher and student resources for 5th grade. Teachers will use these materials to deliver explicit instruction in sentence construction, paragraph development, and multi-paragraph writing. The curriculum will also guide students through strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing.
Activities will include:
Daily and weekly writing lessons using Step Up to Writing strategies.
Integration of writing across science, social studies, and math to reinforce transfer of skills.
Teacher collaboration and training to ensure consistency and fidelity of implementation.
b) How will this project meet the needs of your students, classroom, and/or school?
This program will provide a clear, structured approach to writing that supports diverse learners, including students who may lack confidence in their writing abilities. It gives teachers a common framework to ensure equity in instruction and helps students build the stamina and skills required for middle school readiness.
3. Expected Outcomes
a) What will improve/change for your students because of your project?
Students will demonstrate stronger organization and clarity in their writing.
Students will show increased confidence and independence as writers.
Writing skills will transfer into other subject areas, leading to higher performance overall.
Teachers will have reliable tools to support consistent and effective writing instruction.
b) How will you measure these outcomes?
Classroom writing samples will be collected and analyzed at multiple points throughout the year.
Rubric-based assessments will measure growth in organization, structure, and clarity.
Standardized assessment data will reflect improvement in literacy performance.
Teacher observations and student feedback will provide qualitative evidence of growth in confidence and writing engagement.
Purpose of Funding
Grant funds will be used to purchase the Step Up to Writing curriculum package, including teacher editions, student resources, and digital components needed for full classroom implementation. These materials will equip teachers with structured lesson plans, graphic organizers, and student-friendly tools that support the writing process from sentences to multi-paragraph essays. The funding directly aligns with the submitted items to be purchased, ensuring that every 5th grade student has access to consistent, research-based writing instruction. By covering the cost of curriculum materials, this grant makes it possible to introduce a sustainable program that will serve not only the current class but also future cohorts of students for years to come.
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Step Up to Writing Fifth Edition Grades 3–5 Classroom Set | $597.00 |
| 2 | Step Up to Writing Fifth Edition Grades 3–5 Student Handy Pages (Set of 10) | $59.99 |
| 3 | Step Up to Writing Fifth Edition Grades 3–5 Student Handy Pages (Set of 10) | $59.00 |
| 4 | Step Up to Writing Fifth Edition Grades 3–5 Student Handy Pages (Set of 10) | $59.00 |
| 5 | Step Up to Writing Fifth Edition Grades 3–5 Assessment and Implementation Guide | $75.00 |
| 6 | Step Up to Writing Fifth Edition Grades 3–5 Posters | $95.00 |
| Total: | $944.99 |
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