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Why?
Aligned to the Common Core
Write Source® provides instruction, practice, and assessment fully aligned to Common Core and College and Career Readiness Standards for student success.
Only Write Source Offers Both Print and Digital Programs K–12
The only K–12 personalized print and digital language arts program that provides detailed coverage of the writing process, Six Traits, grammar, usage, and mechanics skills, and the key writing forms.
Online Peer Collaboration
Only Write Source provides an ePortfolio that allows students to publish their work to the Write Source Community and collaborate between peers.
Interactive Worktext with Embedded Multimedia Grammar Activities
Net-text provides step-by-step instruction and practice for each step of the writing process. Multimedia grammar games, videos, and assessment extend and reinforce grammar, usage, and mechanics skills for each unit of instruction.
Comprehensive Student Editions
Student Editions contain clear coverage of the writing process and the Six Traits of writing through a consistent, easy-to-read style that provides explanations, guidelines for cross-curricular writing, annotated models, and CCSS test taking strategies.
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Preview
Experience the Power of Write Source® Online
The only K–12 Common Core aligned language arts program with personalized learning, collaboration tools, and more!
Contact your Account Executive to purchase GrammarSnap! today.
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Common Core Standards
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards
Write Source® is the only fully digital elementary and secondary writing program that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Author Dave Kemper explains how Write Source incorporates and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards in its design as well as content so you can adopt the Standards with success.
Elementary (1MB)
Secondary (1MB)
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Research
Learn more about Write Source® through the research!
Developing a Meaningful Writing Curriculum (1.2MB)
Write Source Online: A Research-Based Approach to Writing (130k)
Efficacy Studies
Write Source Online Randomized Control Trial (2013)
This gold standard study summarizes how middle school students using Write Source Online saw significantly greater gains in writing skills versus a randomized control group.
Write Source Impact Study (2011)
Read about how students across K–12 grade levels saw significant gains in writing proficiency during implementation of the Write Source program during the 2010–2011 school year.
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Dave Kemper - Author
Dave Kemper, a former language arts teacher, was the senior writer and editor and a member of the original staff of the Write Source® Educational Development House. Kemper co-authored the Write Source handbooks for grades K–12, and worked as both author and editor on the various teaching resources that support the handbooks. Kemper has presented workshops throughout the U.S. and maintains a strong interest in all aspects of English education and curriculum planning. He is a member of the Wisconsin Academy of Arts and Sciences and is a published poet.
Patrick Sebranek - Author
Patrick Sebranek taught high school English and speech for 16 years. During that time, he worked with other faculty members to develop both a thinking skills and writing-across-the-curriculum program for his district. Sebranek was the founder and publisher of the Write Source Educational Development House. He co-authored the original Write Source handbook—Basic English Revisited—25 years ago, and has served as co-author and editor for all subsequent Write Source handbooks and teaching resources. Sebranek has presented workshops across the country on a variety of writing and learning topics and continues to work with classroom teachers to develop resources to meet student needs in language arts.
Dr. Verne Meyer - Author
Dr. Verne Meyer has spent 25 years in the English classroom, first at the high school level and more recently at the college level. He has taught composition and theater at each level, and has received several awards for excellence as both a classroom teacher and a director of dramatic arts. Meyer has co-authored the K–12 Write Source texts and handbooks such as Writers INC and Write for College. He has co-authored six college texts (e.g., The College Writer, COMP: Read, COMP: Write, and The Business Writer). In addition, Meyer has co-authored four books used by business people (e.g., Write for Business, Writing Effective E-Mail, Writing Business and Sales Correspondence and Write for Work). Meyer is particularly interested in writing across the curriculum and workplace writing, and he leads workshops on topics for educators and business people.
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Features
Write Source® is the only K–12 print and digital personalized Common Core language and writing program with complete of Writing, Language, Listening, and Speaking standards.
Using cutting-edge technology tools and 21st-century skills, Write Source is designed to help students master the key writing forms, writing process, Six Traits, and grammar, usage, and mechanics skills .
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Blended Learning
Transitioning between print and digital has never been easier!
Print Features
- The only K–12 language arts program with consistent methodology and language that meets Common Core Standards with a focus on College and Career Readiness
- Student-friendly graphics, icons, and language help assist in learning content
- Writing process with stepped-out Six Traits instruction with an unparalleled focus on revision including explicit instruction using rubrics for each trait
- At-point-of-use grammar instruction containing models, practice, and application, with opportunities to extend grammar lessons for reteaching and extension
- Literature connections with flexible color-coded instructional sequence
- Content area writing including Science, Social Studies, and Math
- Can be all print, all digital, or blended solution
Digital Features
- Personalized learning environment with customizable avatars, dashboards, and profiles
- Net-text and ePortfolio provides collaboration tools and the opportunity to publish to the Write Source® Online Community
- Multimedia grammar activities and additional grammar, spelling, handwriting resources found in a searchable Virtual File Cabinet
- Ready-made Interactive Whiteboard Lessons; includes Spanish Interactive Whiteboard Lessons for Grades 2–5
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Podcasts
On the go? Download these audio podcasts to your smartphone, iPod®, or laptop and learn about Write Source® features, instructional design, online safety, and more.
Why a 21st-Century Writing Program? (MP3 - 5MB)
Elements of Effective Writing Instruction (MP3 - 4MB)
Online Safety in WS Online (MP3 - 6MB)
Interactive Whiteboard Lessons: A Digital Design to Enhance Student Writing (MP3 - 4MB)
Write Source Online Part 1 (MP3 - 4MB)
Write Source Online Part 2 (MP3 - 4MB)
Write Source Online Part 3 (MP3 - 4MB)
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Handbooks
Grades K–5
The Writing Spot gives Kindergartners a fun, friendly introduction to the writing process and the six traits.
Write One explores the six traits of effective writing. First graders learn important skills and strategies—and learn how to apply them to their own work.
Write Away introduces second graders to different forms of writing, providing strategies for developing effective reading, speaking, listening, and learning skills.
Write on Track is packed with everything third graders need to become better writers, thinkers, and learners in every subject.
Writers Express is a comprehensive, student-friendly resource for fourth and fifth graders, with everything related to writing, thinking, and learning to help students become effective communicators.
Grades 4–10
Inside Writing is a series of structured, self-contained writing units prepares students for the rigors of standardized testing and helps struggling learners master key writing forms and skills.
Grades 6–8
The Write on Course Student Handbook is organized into five easy-to-use sections packed with strategies, models, guidelines, and tools students need to succeed in writing.
All Write helps a broad audience of learners, including intermediate and advanced ESL students, learn the writing process, writing forms, the Six Traits of effective writing, and more.
Grades 9–10
Write Ahead delivers comprehensive guidance for beginning high school writers, intermediate and advanced English Language Learners, and other students needing language support.
Grades 9–12
Writers INC helps students succeed in writing theses, reports, and other forms of academic writing.
Grades 11–12
Write for College is a must-have resource for every college-bound student, and offers solid insight into writing and communicating at the college level.
The Write for Business CD-ROM includes a searchable version of the book, additional models, interactive lessons and exercises, and Microsoft® Word templates.
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Partnerships
Flocabulary
Grammar Girl
SMART™
Turnitin
Turnitin OriginalityCheck™ (Grades 6–12) helps you check students' work for improper citation or potential plagiarism. Click on the button below for instructions on how to set up and use Turnitin with Write Source Online.
Turnitin® is a registered trademark of iParadigms, LLC. Write Source® is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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Available Digital Formats
HMH eTextbooks
eTextbooks include all of the content from the print Student Edition. Available for all major devices, additional functionality may include zoom & resize, scroll, text and keyword web search, bookmark, and notes.
Online Editions
Our interactive Online Editions include all of the content of the print textbook, plus ancillary items and interactive elements, such as video and quizzes. With the purchase of Online Student Editions, teachers also have access to all Teacher Resources as well as all Student Resources. Compatible with desktop, laptop, and netbook computers.
Learn more about the technical specifications and guidelines for these products
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Sample Online
Review Write Source® by grade level. An evaluation key for each grade is listed below. Click Register Now and include the evaluation key in the registration form provided on the next page.
Write Source Online Evaluation Key Grade 1 NAWS12G01 Grade 2 NAWS12G02 Grade 3 NAWS12G03 Grade 4 NAWS12G04 Grade 5 NAWS12G05 Grade 6 NAWS12G06 Grade 7 NAWS12G07 Grade 8 NAWS12G08 Grade 9 NAWS12G09 Grade 10 NAWS12G10 Grade 11 NAWS12G11 Grade 12 NAWS12G12 Write Source® is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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HMH Professional Services
Our Mission Is to Advance Yours
HMH Professional Services forges student-centered partnerships with schools and districts in the belief that all learners deserve a quality education and the opportunity for lifelong success.
HMH Professional Services includes teachers, leaders, and technologists. Our Professional Learning Consultants become part of your team, working right beside you to build and implement professional learning plans that respect the unique needs and culture of your school or district community. Through program, practice, and technical services, we work collaboratively to unlock the full potential of every student, teacher, and leader.
Visit us at hmhco.com/professionalservices to learn more.
