✨ Teaching Writing Just Got Easier
Turn writing instruction into a visual, predictable, and repeatable process.
The Writing Story™ Icon Cards are a downloadable set of visual teaching cards designed to help students understand how writing works before they begin drafting. Each icon represents a specific writing concept, creating a shared language that teachers and students can use throughout the writing process.
Unlike traditional writing instruction that often focuses on writing first and explaining later, The Writing Story helps students learn to:
• Identify the type of writing being asked of them
• Select appropriate paragraph types
• Find supportive textual evidence
• Explain how evidence supports their thinking
• Organize complete responses with confidence
What's Included?
✔ The 3 Types of Writing (3W)
✔ The Power of 7 Paragraph Types
✔ Textual Evidence (T2TP)
✔ Analysis (MPS-DE)
✔ Introduction Components
✔ Body Paragraph Components
✔ Conclusion Components
✔ Call-and-Response Teaching Routine
✔ Sample Follow-Up Activities
✔ Printable Visual Reference Cards
Perfect For:
• Grades 4–9
• Intervention Programs
• Multilingual Learners
• Special Education Classrooms
• GED and Adult Education Programs
• Test Preparation Courses
Use These Cards As:
• Classroom anchor charts
• Discussion prompts
• Small-group instruction tools
• Student reference cards
• Writing conference supports
• Interactive notebook visuals
Pair With Other Writing Story Resources
These icon cards can be used independently or alongside:
📝 The Writing Story Toolkit – for printable practice activities, worksheets, and implementation support.
Together, these resources provide a complete visual writing system that helps students move from understanding to confident writing.
Already Own The Writing Story Book?
A printable version of the Icon Cards is included in 📘 The Writing Story Book.
This resource is designed for teachers who would like a larger classroom-display version of the cards that can be printed, laminated, posted, and used as visual teaching tools throughout the year.
Download today and start using The Writing Story in your classroom immediately.
