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 abilities.
Use this accompanying video of instructions to guide you and your student through using the mats.
Use the key below to navigate through the Writing Mats released.
| Mat | Theme | Symbol | Difficulty Level |
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| 1 | Sentence Writing | tree | Beginner |
| 2a | Narrative Writing: Beginning, Middle, End | tree | Beginner |
| 2b | Narrative Writing: Beginning, Middle, End | star | Intermediate |
| 3a | Narrative Writing: Main Character Solves a Problem | star | Intermediate |
| 3b | Narrative Writing: Main Character Solves a Problem | sun | Advanced |
| 4a | Expository Writing: Sequence | tree | Beginner |
| 4b | Expository Writing: Sequence | star | Intermediate |
| 5a | Expository Writing: Problem & Solving | star | Intermediate |
| 5b | Expository Writing: Problem & Solving | sun | Advanced |
| 6a | Expository Writing: Cause & Effect | star | Intermediate |
| 6b | Expository Writing: Cause & Effect | sun | Advanced |
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