Unit 1Basic Sentences
2 lessons1 Week
Basic Sentences
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Basic Sentences 1
Learners will look at a picture and be guided through writing a simple sentence. The teacher will encourage learners to write a sentence about 4 or 5 words long and use a whiteboard for support.  There will be reminders to use capital letters to begin the sentence and periods to end it. Learners will begin understanding parts of speech by learning and identifying nouns. After each new sentence, learners will be given a break by being able to draw a picture to go with the sentence.
Lesson 2
Basic Sentences 2
During this class, the teacher will begin to encourage learners to try to write without copying and check their work after they write the sentence, thus beginning to learn independent writing.
Unit 2Complex Sentences
2 lessons1 Week
Complex Sentences
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Complex Sentences 1
Learners will look at a picture and write a simple sentence. After identifying the noun, learners will be encouraged to add at least one adjective to the sentence. The class will discuss what an adjective is and how to add it to the sentence, writing the longer sentence. Finally, the learners will work on adding a verb or preposition/place. There will be continued encouragement to use CUPS as they work. The teacher will support with the whiteboard. 
Lesson 4
Complex Sentences 2
During this class, learners will be prompted to try working independently to write a complex sentence.
Unit 3Simple Paragraphs
2 lessons1 Week
Simple Paragraphs
 Week 3
Lesson 5
Simple Paragraphs 1
Using the same picture prompt method, learners will begin to learn about topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions.  The teacher will continue to support with the whiteboard and discuss CUPS. The idea of the sandwich analogy will be introduced as well and the paragraph will be 3 sentences long to begin.  Learners will be able to take a break from writing between paragraphs by drawing what they wrote about.
Lesson 6
Simple Paragraphs 2
During this class, learners will be prompted to try working independently to write a simple paragraph.
Unit 4Formal Paragraphs
2 lessons1 Week
Formal Paragraphs
 Week 4
Lesson 7
Formal Paragraphs 1
Learners will be introduced to the idea of a formal paragraph that avoids the use of "I" or "you" and contractions.  They will be introduced to graphic organizers to help organize ideas. There will be continued use and reminders about CUPS and sandwiches as learners work together to construct a paragraph, then work independently (with teacher support as needed) to create their own. Learners will be able to share their paragraphs with the group at the end of each class. 
Lesson 8
Formal Paragraphs 2
During this class, learners will be prompted to try working independently to write a formal paragraph.