Welcome! You are invited to explore each button on the left which will introduce you to 4 Square Writing and guide you step-by-step how to teach this method. 4 Square Writing, or Four Square Writing as is often written, was originally created by Judith and Evan Gould. Modifications to 4 Square Writing have been made by the author of this curriculum web and all materials in this curriculum web were created by its author.

          There are five sections to completing this curriculum web. INTRO is a brief introduction to 4 Square Writing. ESSAY TYPES discusses the types of essays your students should know how to write. LESSON ONE and LESSON TWO are the real "meat" of this curriculum web, exploring first how to write an expository, persuasive, or descriptive essay and then how to write a narrative essay. CONCLUSION has links to handouts and materials you will find essential to 4 Square Writing. There are also links to a site where you can purchase all 4 Square books and materials.

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          Click the INTRO button when you are ready to get started.