Proven Strategies. Practical Tools. Powerful Results.
Our published materials equip educators with the guidance they need to teach effectively. Designed to support the evolving needs of teachers and students, these resources provide structured, practical tools that enhance instruction at every level. From foundational literacy in elementary classrooms to advanced writing and analysis in secondary education, they help educators deliver engaging, effective lessons that drive student success.
Publications
Elementary Materials
elementary tiered materials
The Jane Schaffer® catalog, Tiered Writing for Elementary (PK-5), provides a structured approach to writing instruction for young learners. Each teacher's guide includes core JSWP® concepts, a scope and sequence, rubrics, models, and practice activities tailored to different writing modes. Student masters and PK-5 graphic organizers are also included. Used in JSWP® workshops and webinars, these materials support educators in planning lessons, practicing strategies, and developing student models.
elementary STAAR materials
Designed for educators preparing students for the State of Texas Academic Assessment of Readiness (STAAR®), this guide provides strategies to teach grades 6-12 how to analyze passages and craft both short and extended constructed responses. Covering literary, nonliterary, and argumentative writing, the resource integrates JSWP® academic writing terminology with STAAR-specific models, ensuring students gain confidence in test-taking strategies. The guide also includes close reading techniques for multiple-choice sections and aligns with TEKS, Assessed Curriculum, and STAAR Blueprints. Accompanying workshops and webinars are available for additional support.
Secondary Materials
Secondary Expository Writing Materials
A comprehensive collection of instructional resources designed to help students master expository and informational writing across disciplines. Whether integrating STEAM concepts, supporting English language learners, or preparing students for standardized assessments, these guides offer structured frameworks, practical tools, and proven strategies to enhance writing proficiency in diverse academic settings.
Secondary Literary Analysis Materials
This collection of resources equips educators with structured strategies to help students develop analytical reading and writing skills. Covering close reading, style analysis, and literary response, these guides scaffold student learning, enhance critical thinking, and strengthen writing fluency. Materials also include targeted support for English language learners, ensuring accessibility for diverse classrooms.
Secondary Argumentation Materials
A robust set of argumentation resources designed to teach students how to craft strong, evidence-based arguments. These materials provide instructional strategies for general argument writing, standardized test preparation, and English language learners, ensuring students develop the skills necessary to construct logical and persuasive essays.
Secondary Personal & Fictional Narrative Materials
These instructional materials help students develop personal and fictional narrative writing skills through structured guidance. Whether preparing for classroom writing tasks or standardized assessments, these resources offer step-by-step support for crafting compelling and well-organized stories while boosting student confidence in narrative writing.
Secondary STAAR® Materials
This STAAR® Prep Teacher's Guide equips educators with the tools to prepare grades 6-12 students for the short and extended constructed response sections of the State of Texas Academic Assessment of Readiness (STAAR®). Covering literary, nonliterary, and argumentative responses, the guide includes JSWP® academic writing terminology, STAAR-specific models, close reading techniques, and planning pages aligned with TEKS and STAAR Blueprints. An accompanying workshop and webinar series are available for deeper instructional support.
SBAC Writing Materials
A set of SBAC-aligned resources designed to prepare students for explanatory, argumentative, and narrative writing tasks on standardized assessments. These materials provide structured strategies to help students develop clear, well-supported responses that meet SBAC expectations, ensuring success in writing assessments.
English Language Development (ELD) Materials
A collection of English Language Development (ELD) resources designed to support English learners in mastering expository writing and literary analysis. These materials provide tiered instruction, scaffolding strategies, and bilingual resources to help students develop both language proficiency and strong academic writing skills.
