With this downloadable resource from TRRC Project Collaborator Dr. Pamela Bazis and the accompanying instructional video, you can encourage and support students as they practice their expository writing with a problem and a solution.
Mat 5a builds on skills from Mats 1-4. With Mat 5a, use a specific structure to write sentences about a problem and finding a solution. The directions and mat are identified by the star symbol, meaning it is for young writers with intermediate abilities.
Mat 5b builds on skills from Mat 5a. With Mat 5b use a specific structure to write sentences about a problem and finding a solution. The directions and mat are identified by the sun symbol, meaning it is for young writers with more advanced ability.
Use this accompanying video of instructions to guide you and your student through using the mats.
Additional Resources:
Use the key on the left to navigate through each Writing Mat released.
- Sentence Writing: Mat 1 (Beginner)
- Narrative Writing: Beginning, Middle, End: Mat 2a (Beginner) & 2b (Intermediate)
- Narrative Writing: Solving a Problem: Mat 3a (Beginner) & 3b (Intermediate)
- Expository Writing: Sequence: Mat 4a (Intermediate) and Mat 4b (Advanced)