ESSA Evidence-Based · K–8 · All 50 States
The only research-based writing curriculum with differentiation tools.
Everything you need to teach writing with confidence: daily lesson plans, skill-based assessments, grammar built right in, and intervention resources — all in one program.
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Why It Works
Built on the science of writing. Proven in real classrooms.
Most writing curricula tell students what to write, but never teach them how. Simplify Writing® was built around research-backed strategies, then independently studied for impact.
Independent Case Study
Simplify Writing® was independently studied by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Read the full case study to see their findings.
One solution for the diverse needs
of today's classrooms.
Simplify Writing® was built to tackle the most common writing
struggles teachers face every single day.
1
Students won't write more than a few sentences.
Structured daily lessons that build writing stamina step-by-step with graphic organizers and scaffolded support.
2
Teaching grade-level skills when students are missing foundational basics.
A built-in intervention library with Tier 2 & Tier 3 resources to meet students exactly where they are.
3
Not knowing how to support ELL or SPED students during writing.
A full library with sentence frames, bilingual glossaries, color-coded templates, and dyslexia-friendly supports.
4
Correcting the same grammar mistakes over and over again.
Grammar taught in context. It's woven directly into every writing unit so students apply skills as they write.
5
Students whose spelling makes their writing nearly unreadable.
A complete pattern-based spelling program included free. Use the diagnostic then teach with rules charts, dictation, and practice activities.
6
Handwriting so messy it gets in the way of the actual writing.
Print and cursive instruction that focuses on letter formation.
Our Solution Works
98%
of teachers have seen student growth while using Simplify Writing®
94%
of teachers report their students find the materials very engaging
96%
of Simplify Writing® teachers feel confident planning effective writing lessons
*Survey data was self-reported by a portion of Simplify Writing® adopters in our annual survey.
What's Included
A full system that's flexible to meet your unique needs.
A complete, ready-to-teach curriculum — not a collection of worksheets.
Diagnostic Assessment
A skill-based pre- and post-assessment that pinpoints exactly where each student is — so you know what to teach, not just how they scored.
Includes scoring guide & data tracker
Daily Lesson Plans
10–15 minute, bite-sized lessons for every single day. All student pages, teacher scripts, and graphic organizers included. Open it and teach.
10 months of writing lessons, no planning needed
Intervention Lessons
Built-in Tier 2 and Tier 3 materials for students who need more support with grammar, spelling, handwriting, and writing structure.
Includes ELL library & dyslexia-friendly supports
Grammar in Context
Grammar is woven directly into every writing unit so students learn it where it actually applies. Nothing extra to add to your day.
No separate grammar program needed
Scope & Sequence
Everything you need for a full
year of writing is included.
Ten carefully sequenced units that build skills progressively.
Unit 01
Personal Narrative
Unit 02
Explanatory
Unit 03
Opinion
Unit 04
Informational Science Focus
Unit 05
Explanatory Letter
Unit 06
Creative Narrative
Unit 07
Narrative Nonfiction
Unit 08
Opinion Literature Analysis
Unit 09
Informational Social Studies Focus
Unit 10
Poetry
Included with Every Core Lesson
Student-Facing Lesson Videos
A modeled writing video for every lesson helps you
support students when you can't be there.
General instruction
Play for the whole class during your writing block
Absent students
Students never fall behind while they're out
No prep needed
Leave it for any substitute with zero extra work
Included Bonuses
Three powerful libraries are included.
No add-ons, no upsells. These libraries are built into your program from day one.
Intervention Library
Tier 2 and Tier 3 skill-specific materials for students who need additional support in grammar, spelling, handwriting, and writing structure.
Grammar Library
A complete library of grammar lessons to help differentiate when students struggle with below level skills.
ELL Modification Library
Research-based modifications for every grade level, such as sentence frames, bilingual glossaries, color-coded templates, and reduced text.
Also Included
Our complete spelling program,
at no extra cost.
Built following Science of Reading research and Orton Gillingham methods, our full, structured spelling curriculum complements your current reading program.
Pattern-based spelling lists tied directly to writing assignments
Spelling diagnostic to identify learning gaps
Word study activities students actually enjoy
Get all levels to differentiate for learners
Inside the Program
Everything lives in one beautiful, easy-to-navigate dashboard.
No binders, no hunting for files. Your entire Simplify Writing® program is organized and ready to go the moment you log in.
English Language Learners
A full ELL library with professional development supports.
Research-based modifications make content accessible and create a more equitable learning environment for all students.
Color-Coded Essay Templates
Essay Sort Templates
Sentence Frames
Bilingual Glossary
Pre-teach Vocabulary Strategy
Language Proficiency Rubrics
Reduced Text
Unpacking Sentences
Text Read-Alouds
AI-Translatable Lessons
Professional Development Included
Earn 15 clock hours of professional development with the included course.
This isn't just a curriculum — it transforms how you teach writing.
Simplify Writing® comes with a graduate-level course built in to help you understand the why behind every lesson and feel confident from day one.
Self-paced video training you can complete on your own schedule
Research-backed strategies explained in teacher-friendly language
Official clock hours certificate for records and re-licensure
Optional graduate credit through our partner university
Optional Graduate Credit
Through our partner university, turn your Simplify Writing® training into optional graduate-level credit for an additional fee.
Our Guarantee
Your Success Is Our Success.
When you invest your own money in your classroom, you deserve a program that delivers — and a creator who stands behind it.
After years of struggling to meet the needs of my writers with no training and very few usable resources, I knew teachers needed a better option.
I used what I learned over 8 years of research, grit, and determination to create the Simplify Writing® Program in 2019. With the feedback from our members, I've refined this program year after year.
When you commit to using Simplify Writing®, I personally guarantee that you will feel confident in your writing instruction. I'm here to chat 1-on-1 whenever you need it.
April Smith
Creator of Simplify Writing®
FOR TEACHERS INVESTING IN THEIR OWN CLASSROOM
Teachers pay once and own it for the lifetime of the program.
As Simplify Writing® improves, every update, every new resource, and
every refinement is automatically added to your dashboard at no
additional cost. You don't pay again. Ever.
Choose the plan that works for you.
Either way, you get the full program — and it's yours to keep.
Do not purchase using school funds or share accounts.
We closely monitor all accounts.
If the curriculum isn't a good fit, we offer a full
refund within 14 days. Just drop us an email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my personal license with all of my students?
Is there a discount for purchasing multiple grade level bands?
Will this work for homeschool?
Will I receive training on how to implement Simplify Writing®?
Can I purchase a personal license with school funds?
Is this a membership or subscription?
Can I share my account with other teachers?
Teacher stories
Real teachers. Real results.
★★★★★
"I love this program so much because it is so comprehensive and provides both me and my students with everything we need to be successful. It helps me become a better writing teacher through the trainings that are provided, the lesson plans, and the organized standards. The past two years I have seen more student growth than I thought possible. Students who enter the year dreading writing, leave with so much confidence, skill, and a new appreciation for writing. It is amazing to see the growth, and to see how writing is a skill that everyone can master, not just the kids who enter the year already loving to write."
Morgan Hazel
K–5 Teacher
★★★★★
"As the name states, it's a comprehensive program that truly simplifies writing! It chunks the daunting task of genre writing and has activities that break down the stages of writing in a manageable way for students. As a middle school special education teacher that has students with varying ability levels when it comes to writing, I love how the program breaks down everything into manageable pieces for my students. My students do not groan when it's time for writing instruction. We are currently finishing up our Explanatory writing pieces and I have been so impressed with the ideas my students have come up with. I can already tell they're proud of their published pieces and it goes without saying that I am so proud of them too."
Megan Brown
Special Educator, Middle School
