Help your middle school students take their informative writing to the next level with this scaffolded Bump It Up Wall resource!
Designed to make progress visible, this tool supports students in organising their ideas, building topic knowledge, using subject-specific vocabulary, and writing with clarity and control.
Aligned to both the Common Core (W.6.2–W.9-10.2) and the Australian Curriculum v9 (AC9E6LE05–AC9E9LE06), this resource is perfect for any middle school teacher looking to improve student outcomes in informative and explanatory writing.
This resource includes 10 scaffolded informative writing exemplars, with levelled success criteria, student-friendly “I can” statements, and linked curriculum codes. Perfect for helping students in Grades 6–9 / Years 6–9 grow from simple facts to detailed, well-structured, and sophisticated explanations.
✅ What’s Included:
- 10 levelled writing exemplars on the topic: “How Plastic Pollution Affects Ocean Life”
- Clear, student-friendly “I can” statements for every level
- Differentiated success criteria aligned to curriculum progression
- EDITABLE PowerPoint to customise exemplars and criteria for your classroom
- EDITABLE teacher and student marking rubrics
- Bump It Up Wall display materials
- Ready-to-print US Version: Includes American spelling and conventions
- Ready-to-print Australian Version: Includes AU spelling and terminology
Perfect for visible learning, writing rubrics, goal setting, and conferencing.
Why You Will Love It:
✔ Shows clear growth from basic to advanced informative writing
✔ Saves time with ready-to-use exemplars and success criteria
✔ Easy to personalise to your students and classroom
✔ Promotes self-assessment, reflection, and goal setting
✔ Supports both US and Australian teachers in one easy-to-use resource
