We can’t just give students a block of time and expect them to know how to manage it. That’s why it’s so important to teach pacing from the very beginning of the school year. Here’s a simple breakdown you can post in your classroom: 📖 20-30 min → reading the text 📝 10-15 min → planning ✍️ 60-75 min → writing ✏️ Extra time → editing ✨ Inside the Writing Breakdown (60-75 minutes): • 1st paragraph → 5-10 mins • 2nd paragraph → 15-20 mins • 3rd paragraph → 15-20 mins • 4th paragraph → 15-20 mins •