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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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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
Russia & Eurasia Unit | 6th Grade Social Studies TEKS | Activities & Assessments
This Russia and Eurasia unit for 6th grade social studies is TEKS aligned and centers on structured reading passages paired with student activities and assessments to support deep regional understanding. Instead of isolated activities, this unit helps students understand how geography, climate, resources, government power, and culture work together to shape daily life across the region. Lessons are sequenced intentionally so students see cause and effect across systems and build understanding fr
6th
Other (Social Studies)
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)
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
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
4th SS Bundle | European Exploration and Mission Life in Texas
Teach early Texas history with confidence!Help students master early Texas history with ready-to-use materials that blend content, comprehension, and writing. This European Exploration & Mission Life toolkit gives you everything you need to teach TEKS-aligned lessons without extra prep. What’s Included: Fully aligned TEKS planning guides with objectives, sentence stems, worksheets, vocabulary bank, exit tickets (4.2A–C, 4.7A–B, 4.8A, 4.9B, 4.11C) Short, engaging reading passages with built-
4th
Other (Social Studies)
4th Grade Full Social Studies Writing-To-Learn Toolkit
OverviewThe ReadyWrite 4th-Grade Social Studies Toolkit helps students think critically and write clearly about history, geography, government, and economics, all while strengthening their content knowledge. With 73 TEKS-aligned planning guides, this toolkit adds writing-to-learn strategies directly into your existing instruction without adding extra prep. Each TEKS comes with: ✔️ 1 “Because, But, So” sentence stem worksheet ✔️ 1 Sentence Expansion worksheet with guiding questions ✔️ 1 Exit T
4th
Other (Social Studies)
TEKS 5.25(C) | SS Planning Guide | Sharing Research & Personal Connections
Support academic expression through writing with this no-prep SS.5.25(C) planning guide. This resource helps students express ideas orally based on research and personal experiences. With built-in writing tasks, students will organize their thoughts, develop clear claims, and use evidence or examples to strengthen what they share in discussions or presentations. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.25(C) A writing prompt with a sentence frame 3
5th
Other (Social Studies)
TEKS 5.25(A) | SS Planning Guide | Using Social Studies Terms
Reinforce academic vocabulary through writing with this no-prep SS.5.25(A) planning guide. This resource helps students use social studies terminology correctly as they read, write, and talk about historical, geographic, civic, and economic topics. With built-in writing tasks, students will practice using key terms in context, building both their understanding and their confidence in academic communication. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.25
5th
Other (Social Studies)
TEKS 5.23(E) | SS Planning Guide | Understanding Multiple Points of View
Support perspective-taking through writing with this no-prep SS.5.23(E) planning guide. This resource helps students identify different points of view about an issue, topic, historical event, or current event. With built-in writing tasks, students will compare perspectives, explain how background and context shape opinions, and reflect on how multiple viewpoints contribute to a deeper understanding of social studies content. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective
5th
Other (Social Studies)
TEKS 5.22(C) | SS Planning Guide | Benefits of Scientific and Tech Innovations
Show how innovation improves daily life with this no-prep SS.5.22(C) planning guide. This resource helps students explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations in medicine, communication, and transportation have benefited individuals and society in the United States. With built-in writing tasks, students will reflect on how these advancements have improved health, connected communities, and made life more efficient. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson
5th
Other (Social Studies)
TEKS 5.17(B) | SS Planning Guide | Communicating with Government Leaders
Make civic engagement practical and meaningful with this no-prep SS.5.17(B) planning guide. This resource helps students learn how to contact elected and appointed leaders at the local, state, and national levels. With built-in writing tasks, students will draft clear messages, practice identifying their officials, and reflect on why everyday communication matters in a democracy. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.17(B) A writing prompt with a
5th
Civics
TEKS 5.16(D) | SS Planning Guide | American Landmarks & What They Represent
Make American landmarks come to life through writing with this no-prep SS.5.16(D) planning guide. This resource helps students explain the significance of important national landmarks, including the White House, the Statue of Liberty, and Mount Rushmore. With built-in writing tasks, students will explore what these landmarks represent, why they matter, and how they reflect key values and events in U.S. history. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.
5th
Civics
TEKS 5.16(A) | SS Planning Guide | Patriotic & Political Symbols
Support civic learning through writing with this no-prep SS.5.16(A) planning guide. This resource helps students explain a variety of patriotic and political symbols, including Uncle Sam, national celebrations like Labor Day, and party symbols such as the donkey and elephant. With built-in writing tasks, students will explore the meaning behind these symbols and how they represent American values, traditions, and political identity. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson ob
5th
Civics
TEKS 5.14(A) | SS Planning Guide | The Declaration of Independence
Bring clarity to foundational U.S. documents with this no-prep SS.5.14(A) planning guide. This resource helps students explain the purposes, key elements, and lasting importance of the Declaration of Independence. With built-in writing tasks, students will analyze the document’s core ideas, explore why it was written, and explain how it influenced the formation of the United States. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.14(A) A writing prompt wit
5th
Government
TEKS 5.12(A) | SS Planning Guide | Regional Economic Differences
Make regional economics more meaningful with this no-prep SS.5.12(A) planning guide. This resource helps students compare how people in different regions of the United States have earned a living, both in the past and today. With built-in writing tasks, students will explore how geography, natural resources, and historical developments influence economic activity across time and place. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.12(A) A writing prompt
5th
Economics , U.S. History
TEKS 5.6(B) | SS Planning Guide | Physical Regions of the United States
Add writing-to-learn to your geography instruction with this no-prep SS.5.6(B) planning guide. This resource helps students describe U.S. regions based on physical characteristics such as landforms, climate, and vegetation. With built-in writing tasks, students will organize their thinking, compare physical features across regions, and explain how geography shapes life in different parts of the country. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.6(B)
5th
Geography
TEKS 5.4(E) | SS Planning Guide | Effects of the Civil War & Reconstruction
Support students in making sense of post-war change with this no-prep SS.5.4(E) planning guide. This resource helps students explain the effects of the Civil War, including Reconstruction and the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. With embedded writing-to-learn strategies, students will connect the outcomes of the war to major constitutional changes and explore how the nation worked to rebuild and redefine freedom. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objecti
5th
U.S. History
TEKS 5.4(A) | SS Planning Guide | The War of 1812
Add meaningful writing-to-learn tasks to your War of 1812 lessons with this no-prep SS.5.4(A) guide. This resource helps students describe the causes and effects of the war, including British impressment of American sailors, territorial conflicts, and the growth of U.S. manufacturing. With structured writing support, students will explain how these events shaped the young nation's identity and economy. Inside this ready-to-use guide, you’ll find: A clear lesson objective aligned to SS.5.4(A) A
5th
U.S. History
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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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