for Grades 3–5
A comprehensive, engaging writing and grammar platform for upper elementary.
Proven instructional resources, now for elementary ELA
For over a decade, NoRedInk has been simplifying the process of building strong writers and critical thinkers in middle schools and high schools across the country. Now, teachers in Grades 3–5 have access to a new version of our free online writing curriculum that’s designed specifically for elementary learners.
Skills
exercises
Adaptive exercises include video-based tutorials and targeted scaffolding.
Writing activities
Wide-ranging prompts boost writing fluency and let students apply skills in context.
Standards alignment
Flexible diagnostics provide data on student mastery of standards-aligned skills.
Teachers in Grades 3–5 use NoRedInk to. . .
Create more moments of genuine learning
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Scaffolded remediation that guides students through the questions experienced writers ask themselves.
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A mastery-based approach that incentivizes skill development over hasty assignment completion.
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Adaptive exercises whose length and difficulty adjust in response to each student’s performance.
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Generate sustained excitement about ELA
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Skills exercises that incorporate each student’s interests, including their favorite celebrities, characters, and pets.
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Humorous question content and writing prompts that keep students laughing while they’re learning.
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Interactive tutorials that use images, videos, and text to introduce key writing and grammar concepts.
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Help students develop strong writing habits
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Guided writing activities that support students as they build paragraphs and essays.
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Skill-application activities that enable students to incorporate what they’ve learned into their own writing.
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Modules that streamline instructional planning by providing sequenced activities targeting specific learning objectives.
New in Grades 3-5: More grade-appropriate scaffolds and structured support
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Build essay writing confidence early: Opinion Guided Essay for Grades 4–5 gives young learners step-by-step support to craft well-structured essays before middle school.
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Remove language barriers: Translations, definitions, and text-to-speech help English learners access grade-level writing without getting stuck.
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Stay aligned: Alignments to WIDA, AZELLA, TELPAS, and other EL standards ensure you’re supporting language development while maintaining academic rigor.
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Take student achievement to the next level with NoRedInk Premium
Premium gives schools full access to NoRedInk’s writing curriculum and guided composition tools.
A wider variety of content
Exercises for 1,000+ skills, 100s of texts, prompts, and lessons, and guided practice for 10+ writing genres.
Deeper reporting insights
Standards- and assessment-based progress reports at the teacher, school, and district level.
Comprehensive support
Flexible professional development and seamless integrations with tools like Canvas, Clever, and Schoology.
