“Writing in the workbooks in blue, green, and red works so well. My older kids use blue, green, and red pens while the younger ones write in pencil and underline with the colors. My students truly understand what they’re doing now—and that’s the best feeling.”

— Valerie Ramirez, Creative Beginnings Montessori

The Baran Method Workbooks

The Baran Method workbooks are designed to work seamlessly with the textbook.

They give students the focused practice they need while helping them grow into strong thinkers and confident writers.

Every workbook includes:

Carefully selected readings — Students explore a variety of genres and writing styles, including classic fiction, informative articles, opinion writing, and poetry by the masters.

Engaging visuals — Exciting photos and artwork add context, deepen understanding, and increase engagement.

Grade-level appropriate difficulty — All readings and assignments are matched to the Lexile level for each grade.

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*NOTE: Whenever possible, choosing the workbook based on a student’s current reading level is the preferred approach. If you’re deciding between levels, let current reading level guide your choice—writing skills improve quickly once students begin using the method.

Sample Workbook Table of Contents

Fifth Grade

Seventh Grade

Practice Makes Permanent

Our companion workbooks give students the focused practice they need to become confident thinkers and strong academic writers.

Meaningful Practice That Builds Real Skills

Each workbook includes meaningful readings, engaging prompts, and appealing visuals designed to support growth at every grade level.

Rich Content Across Multiple Genres

Students explore a variety of genres and writing styles, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and opinion writing.

Writing Prompts That Develop Thinking

Every reading is paired with purposeful writing tasks that help students analyze ideas, express their thinking clearly, build arguments, and strengthen real writing skills.