I WRITE with Symbols Packet

Transform the TREES acronym into a fully developed essay plan with the I WRITE with Symbols Packet—a hands-on toolkit that makes the writing process visual, structured, and easy to follow. This packet is designed to help students bring the TREES framework to life on an I WRITE PLAN, guiding them step by step from the prompt to a polished response.

Inside the packet, you’ll find everything needed to scaffold a successful essay:

• Prompt-Shaping Symbols – Circle, rectangle, and triangle icons to break down and shape any prompt with clarity.
• Introduction Builders – S, E, and T symbols representing the three key pieces of a thesis and introduction paragraph.
• Evidence Markers – Tools to tag both text evidence and mental evidence, ensuring students balance what they read with what they know.
• Explanation Markers – Visual reminders for the nine different ways to explain evidence, helping students expand beyond “because” statements.
• Conclusion Markers – Symbols for the three sentence types every strong conclusion needs, tying the essay together with purpose and power.

Perfect for small-group instruction, intervention, or writing centers, the I WRITE with Symbols Packet turns abstract writing skills into concrete, repeatable habits. Students can see, touch, and move the pieces of their essay plan, making the writing process engaging and brain-friendly.

📌 Details:

• Includes all shapes and markers for introductions, evidence, explanations, and conclusions
• Aligns directly with the TREES framework for essay writing
• Designed for grades 3–8
• Price: $10

🌳 With the I WRITE with Symbols Packet, students don’t just learn how to write—they learn how to plan, organize, and grow their ideas into essays that succeed every time.