Being a Writer is the only time-tested, research-based program that successfully integrates essential components of comprehensive writing instruction and explicit social skills development to foster students’ ability to communicate as writers and become responsible, caring members of the classroom community. The program offers student-centered, interactive instruction that develops confident writers and critical thinkers who are able to convey knowledge, share experiences, make and defend claims, and adapt the form and content of their writing for varied tasks and purposes.

Being a Writer, 3rd Edition program materials for a grade 4 classroom includes trade books, all teacher and student materials, and access to digital resources.

A digital license to Collaborative Classroom's online portal, the Learning Portal (ccclearningportal.org) is included with each package purchase. Complete classroom package includes the following materials: Teacher’s Manual (8 units) 11 trade books for