The EB Writing Program
Our writing curriculum transforms students into critical and analytical writers
as they master the writing standards and increase their learning outcomes.
Weā€™re on a mission to make the biggest impact possible on the way middle school teachers teach writing. We hope youā€™ll join us.
What will The EB Writing Program do for you?
98%
of teachers have seen an increase in student confidence while developing their writing styles.
96%
of teachers have experienced an increase in knowledge about how to implement writing instruction.
98%
of teachers have experienced an increase in confidence in their writing instruction.
This standards-aligned writing curriculum was designed for grades 5-8. It is the single most effective way to get students mastering the writing standards and increasing their learning outcomes.
Hear What Teachers Have to Say!
The EB Writing Program equips teachers with the resources, tools, support, and confidence to teach writing at a high level - meeting the needs of all learners in their classroom through engaging and rigorous writing assignments, activities, and lessons.
THE EB WRITING PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The 4-Unit Transformational Process
that gives teachers the confidence and direction to facilitate growth in student writing!
The EBW ApproachĀ©
Learn how to confidently introduce our proven literary analysis writing framework to students and what it looks like in the classroom.
Persuasive & Argumentative Writing
Transform student opinions into killer persuasive and argumentative pieces with this powerful framework.
Expository
Writing
Learn a step-by-step process that simplifies each component of expository essays with activities that actually get students excited about writing.
Narrative Writing
Discover a creative unit that will provide you with the structure that students want and need to craft an interesting and meaningful narrative.
Scaffolded Materials
Utilize an assortment of materials that are designed to help every student grow their confidence in writing and support teachers with the steps to do so.
Supporting Resources
Interact with a variety of supporting graphic organizers, student-facing videos, writing examples, and outlines to help build clarity into student writing.
Example Student-Facing Videos for each unit
This 4-unit transformational process gives teachers the confidence and direction to transform students’ writing.
Unit 1: Master the Writing Standards - The EBW Approach©
A successful middle school ELA curriculum is rooted in writing about literature.
Unit 1 teaches:
Unit 2: Nail the State Writing Prompts (without teaching to the test) - Expository Writing
Now that you’ve witnessed how the EBW Approach© can transform your students into exceptional writers who critically analyze literature, it’s time to apply the framework to expository writing. Here you’ll uncover activities and lessons to help students practice applying their newfound skills to different styles of writing.
Inside Unit 2, You’ll Discover:
Unit 3: Conquer the Craft of Persuasion - Persuasive & Argumentative Writing
In this unit, students will learn to transform their strong opinions into killer persuasive and argumentative pieces. Here, they will learn a framework to help them refine their writing technique, so they can get results when it comes to causes that matter to them. This unit will guide students to effectively use logic, reasoning, and researched facts to craft an argument that will get noticed.
Inside Unit 3, You’ll Discover:
Unit 4: Master the Art of Storytelling - Narrative Writing
Narrative writing should be a fun and creative writing opportunity for students, not a diary of every fantastical or rambling idea that ever crossed their mind. Luckily, this unit will provide you with the structure that students want and need to craft an interesting and meaningful narrative.
Inside Unit 4, You’ll Discover:
Ready for a writing transformation?
Testimonials
What Teachers Are Saying
Kala Aguado, 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies
This past Friday, the Assistant Superintendents, Cabinet, and the entire school board visited my room. It was overwhelming in number, but I was so proud of my kids. The visitors were seriously blown away by the written work samples posted on the walls, the EBW reminders and notes for students and more importantly what my kiddos could articulate! My students felt so empowered!
Thank you Caitlin Mitchell and Jessica Cannata! I seriously wanted to cry. My kids felt confident and good about themselves. I high-fived every student and expressed my pride! Great teacher moment! Thank you again!
Rebecca Clinite,
6th-8th Grade Reading & English Teacher
The writing program changed my entire teaching life. So easy to implement, it makes sense, and even the kids said that they liked how it was broken down during their end-of-the-year reflections!
When kids say they ENJOY how writing was approached, you KNOW it's a good program! I've had kids come to me saying they wish I was their teacher for how I teach writing!
Stephanie W.
I first started teaching writing with your EBW format three years ago to my (then) 7th grade class. They are now in high school and I stay in touch with a few of them. Today several of them shared that they have needed and used the EBW format for writing in their high school ELA classes for informational, RTL, and argumentative writing, even sharing their original EBW notes from my class with each other (they've gone to different high schools, both public and private), as they continue to need and use EBW.
They are having great success in high school with this format which warms this teacher's heart!
Thank you so much for the EB Academics club, EBW program, and creative standards-based content which has significantly contributed to the success of my students!