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Hi, I’m Rebecca, a classroom teacher, curriculum planner, and the creator of ReadyWrite.
I believe writing is one of the most powerful tools for learning, especially when included in all core classes. ReadyWrite is built on proven, research-based strategies that support comprehension through purposeful writing. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind and reflects what I’ve seen work with students across a range of abilities.
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Career Research Project | Infographic & Google Slides Presentation | Grade 5 ELA
Help your students complete a meaningful career research project with structure, support, and engaging final products. This Grade 5 career research and infographic project guides students step-by-step as they explore their interests, research a career, create a career infographic, and build a Google Slides presentation to share what they learned. This resource is designed to make career research manageable for students and easy for teachers to implement. Students begin with a career interest
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Other (ELA)
CCSS, TEKS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.4
+37
Westward Expansion | TEKS-Aligned | Complete Lessons, Passages, & Assessments
This complete Westward Expansion unit replaces 10 days of Grade 5 social studies instruction (plus assessment day) and includes everything needed to teach westward migration from start to finish. Lessons, readings, writing activities, assessments, and primary sources are already planned so you can stop piecing together materials and focus on teaching. This unit is designed to be taught as a standalone Westward Expansion module and does not require additional textbooks or resources. Includes:10
5th
U.S. History
Civil War & Reconstruction Complete Unit | 5th Grade Social Studies | TEKS
Teach the Civil War and Reconstruction with clarity, structure, and built-in writing support with zero prep.This ready-to-teach Civil War and Reconstruction unit replaces multiple days of planning with structured lessons, built-in writing supports, and primary source analysis designed for 5th grade social studies. This unit is designed to help 5th grade students understand not just what happened, but why it happened and how it changed the United States. Students move step by step from sectionali
5th
U.S. History
5th Social Studies Toolkit | 77 TEKS Planning Guides w/Links & Resources
OverviewThe ReadyWrite Full Social Studies Toolkit is the ultimate planning resource for 5th-grade social studies teachers. This one-stop, TEKS-aligned toolkit includes all 77 social studies TEKS planning guides in a single, easy-to-navigate Google Doc with clickable tabs for quick access. Whether you're building a lesson, a unit, or a yearlong plan, this resource saves hours of prep while bringing writing-to-learn strategies into every part of your instruction. This comprehensive toolkit comes
5th
Other (Social Studies)
5th Grade Science Toolkit | Warm-ups, Notes, Exit Tickets, STAAR SCR Practice
Save time planning and help students explain their science thinking with ready-to-use writing activities for every 5th-grade TEKS. This complete toolkit includes bell ringers, exit tickets, STAAR-style short constructed response practice, and note-taking organizers that strengthen both content mastery and academic writing. What’s Inside 42 TEKS-aligned sets covering all strands of 5th-grade science Bell ringers and quickwrites for daily warm-ups or review Exit tickets to check understanding af
5th
Other (Science)
TEKS
SCIENCE.5.1.A
, SCIENCE.5.1.B
, SCIENCE.5.1.C
+39
American Identity 1800s | Expansion & Conflict | 5th Grade TEKS | Social Studies
Help students understand how the United States began to define itself in the early 1800s with a complete, ready-to-teach social studies unit that emphasizes expansion, conflict, culture, and change. This 5th grade TEKS-aligned unit guides students through key events and ideas that shaped American identity after independence, including westward expansion, the Louisiana Purchase, exploration, early technology and innovation, cultural expression, and the growing sectional divisions within the nati
5th
U.S. History
5th Science | Force, Motion Bundle w/ Worksheets, Exit Tickets, SCR Prompts
Help students understand forces, motion, and energy with ready-to-use bell ringers, exit tickets, and STAAR-style short response practice for TEKS 5.7A–B and 5.8A–C. This toolkit includes quick writing prompts, note-taking organizers, and vocabulary support that help students explain their thinking in science. Aligned to TEKS 5.1–5.3, 5.5, 5.7A–B, and 5.8A–C.
5th
Physical Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.5.1.A
, SCIENCE.5.1.B
, SCIENCE.5.1.C
+23
5th Science Matter & Energy Toolkit w/Lab reflections, exit tickets & worksheets
Engage students in exploring physical properties, mixtures, and conservation of matter with this ready-to-use toolkit for TEKS 5.6A–D. Includes structured note-taking sheets, investigation organizers, and vocabulary supports that connect hands-on labs to written science explanations. Aligned to TEKS 5.1–5.3, 5.5, and 5.6A–D. What’s Inside TEKS-aligned note-taking sheets for 5.6A–D Templates for recording observations and data Vocabulary banks for physical properties and mixtures Single-Paragr
5th
Physical Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.5.1.A
, SCIENCE.5.1.B
, SCIENCE.5.1.C
+22
American Identity & Growth (Early 1800s) | 5th Grade TEKS | Social Studies
This American Identity (early 1800s) Reading & Assessment Unit for 5th grade social studies is TEKS aligned and designed to support instruction during the early 1800s, before Manifest Destiny. This resource provides structured, lesson-based reading passages paired with checks for understanding and formative assessments, allowing students to build historical understanding through cause and effect, perspective, and evidence-based thinking. The materials are intentionally sequenced so students d
5th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
5th Math Toolkit | 46 TEKS Planning Guides with Embedded Links and Resources
OverviewThe ReadyWrite Full Math Toolkit is the ultimate planning resource for 5th-grade math teachers. This all-in-one, TEKS-aligned toolkit includes every 5th-grade math TEKS planning guide in a single, easy-to-navigate Google Doc with clickable tabs for quick access. Whether you're planning a lesson, a unit, or your entire year, this resource saves time while helping you integrate writing-to-learn strategies into your daily math instruction. Each planning guide includes TEKS-based writing pr
5th
Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.5.5.A
, MA.5.1.A
, MA.5.1.B
+43
Algebraic Reasoning | MA.5.4(A)-MA.5.4(H) | ReadyWrite Math Planning Guides
OverviewThis resource bundle targets TEKS 5.4(A) through 5.4(H), helping students develop algebraic reasoning through the use of expressions, patterns, and equations. Writing-based prompts guide students in articulating how they identify patterns, generate rules, and solve for unknowns using mathematical models and vocabulary. Every task is built to fit directly into your current lesson plans and supports deeper thinking through structured writing, without adding extra work for the teacher. What
5th
Algebra
TEKS
MA.5.4.A
, MA.5.4.B
, MA.5.4.C
+5
Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals | ReadyWrite Math Planning Guides
OverviewThis bundle targets 5th grade TEKS 5.3(A) through 5.3(G), building students’ fluency and confidence with operations involving whole numbers and decimals. Each TEKS-aligned resource is designed to support classroom instruction through structured writing-to-learn tasks that help students explain their thinking, justify their strategies, and deepen their understanding of rational number operations. This resource integrates seamlessly into your existing math block without adding extra work.
5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Numbers
TEKS
MA.5.3.A
, MA.5.3.B
, MA.5.3.C
+4
Math Process Skills Bundle | Planning Guides |TEKS 5.1(A)–5.1(G)
Math Process Skills Bundle | TEKS 5.1(A)–5.1(G)Includes Bonus: Single-Paragraph Outlines for Each StandardThis essential planning bundle supports teachers in delivering the full range of 5th-grade Mathematical Process Standards with clarity, rigor, and confidence. Each guide is designed to help students apply math thinking across all topics, making this bundle the perfect foundation for any math classroom. Inside each guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to each TEKS (5.1A–5.1G)
5th
Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.5.1.A
, MA.5.1.B
, MA.5.1.C
+4
Scientific and Engineering Practices Bundle (TEKS 5.1.A – 5.1.G)
The Scientific and Engineering Practices Bundle covers TEKS 5.1.A – 5.1.G, which focus on building essential inquiry and problem-solving skills. These standards help students ask questions, define problems, conduct investigations, use appropriate tools, collect and analyze data, and develop models. This bundle provides the resources you need to guide students through these scientific and engineering practices with clarity and ease. What’s Included 7 Printable Teacher Planning Guides (PDF) • W
5th
Other (Science)
TEKS
SCIENCE.5.1.A
, SCIENCE.5.1.B
, SCIENCE.5.1.C
+4
Personal Financial Literacy | TEKS MA.5.10(A-F) | ReadyWrite Planning Guides
OverviewThis bundle includes TEKS 5.10(A) through 5.10(F), giving students real-world practice with personal financial literacy concepts such as budgeting, taxes, payment methods, and income. Each resource includes structured writing tasks that help students explain financial decisions, describe key concepts, and connect math to everyday life. These writing-to-learn activities fit easily into your existing instruction, giving students meaningful practice without requiring extra planning time fro
5th
Financial Literacy
TEKS
MA.5.10.A
, MA.5.10.B
, MA.5.10.C
+3
Matter and Energy Mini-Bundle | 5.6(A)–5.6(D) | ReadyWrite Science Toolkit
Overview This bundle includes four full ReadyWrite planning guides designed to support writing-to-learn strategies in 5th grade science. This bundle also includes a bonus set of STAAR-style short constructed response prompts with sample answers, perfect for written practice or assessment.Aligned to TEKS 5.6(A) through 5.6(D), these resources help students write clearly about matter and energy using structured prompts, sentence stems, and vocabulary supports. Everything is included to make writin
5th
Other (Science), Physical Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.5.6.A
, SCIENCE.5.6.B
, SCIENCE.5.6.C
+1
Coordinate Plane Skills | TEKS MA.5.8(A)-(C) | ReadyWrite Math Planning Guides
OverviewThis bundle includes TEKS 5.8(A), 5.8(B), and 5.8(C), giving students the tools to describe, plot, and interpret points on the coordinate plane. These closely connected standards are supported with writing-to-learn tasks that help students communicate how they move along the axes, describe ordered pairs, and explain patterns in graphs. All resources are designed to work with your existing math instruction, making it simple to bring writing into coordinate plane lessons without adding ext
5th
Geometry, Graphing
TEKS
MA.5.8.A
, MA.5.8.B
, MA.5.8.C
Operations with Fractions | ReadyWrite Math Planning Guides
OverviewThis resource bundle focuses on TEKS 5.3(H) through 5.3(L), guiding students through the four operations with fractions using models, strategies, and justifications. These writing-based activities help students organize their thinking and clearly explain how they add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Each task is designed to support your existing instruction and help students communicate their math reasoning, without adding to your prep. What’s Included Full coverage of TEKS 5.3
5th
Basic Operations, Fractions
TEKS 5.10(E) Math Planning Guide | Balance a Budget When Expenses Exceed Income
This TEKS 5.10(E) planning guide helps you integrate writing-to-learn into your financial literacy instruction without creating extra work. Focused on describing actions that might be taken to balance a budget when expenses exceed income, this resource fits easily into your current lessons. Students will write to explain financial decisions, reflect on budgeting choices, and connect mathematical reasoning to real-life scenarios. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson object
5th
Financial Literacy
TEKS
MA.5.10.E
TEKS 5.3(J) Math Planning Guides | Divide Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers
Support conceptual understanding of fraction division with this TEKS 5.3(J) planning guide. This resource helps students represent and solve the division of a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a unit fraction using visual models such as area models. With writing-to-learn strategies built in, students will explain how the models represent the problem, justify their reasoning, and gain confidence in solving real-world problems involving fractions. Inside this ready-to-use guide
5th
Basic Operations, Fractions
TEKS
MA.5.3.J
Also included in: Operations with Fractions | ReadyWrite Math Planning Guides
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I’m Rebecca, a classroom teacher, curriculum planner, and the creator of ReadyWrite.
I believe writing is one of the most powerful tools for learning, especially when included in all core classes. ReadyWrite is built on proven, research-based strategies that support comprehension through purposeful writing. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind and reflects what I’ve seen work with students across a range of abilities.
Teaching style
My teaching style is structured, supportive, and centered around clarity. I believe in giving students the tools they need to think deeply and express their ideas confidently, without overwhelming them. Whether I’m teaching ELAR or integrating writing into social studies and science topics, I focus on strategies that make learning visible, manageable, and meaningful.
I design instruction that balances scaffolding with independence. I’m passionate about helping students grow as writers through content, not just write about it. In every classroom, I strive to create a calm, purposeful space where expectations are high, directions are clear, and students feel capable.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wester Governors University. I’ve taught in Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas. Currently, I’m certified in Texas for K-8 core subjects, ESL, Special Education, and the Science of Teaching Reading. I’ve taught in both special and general education.
Additional biographical information
Before becoming a teacher, I served as a Navy journalist and public affairs specialist, where I learned the power of clear, purposeful communication. That experience shaped my approach to teaching writing as a tool for learning across all subjects.
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