Give your students a frosty fix-up for their writing this winter! In “Winter Theme: Build to the Unelaborated Paragraph,” students practice two essential TWR strategies, Sentence Expansion and Varying Vocabulary, before applying them to revise an unelaborated paragraph. The scaffolded activities can be completed orally or in writing, making this resource flexible for whole-class instruction, […]
Help students explore the different types of clouds with this resource designed for grades 3–12. Through a series of TWR sentence and note-taking strategies, students will gain a deeper understanding of cloud formation and classification, while developing their ability to organize and express scientific information clearly. This resource is ready to use as-is or can […]
Keep writing skills sharp over the break with this engaging “TWR Summer Journal”! Designed for grades 3–12, this resource includes a variety of TWR activities that help students apply sentence, revision, and paragraph strategies as they reflect, respond, and write about their summer experiences. This journal promotes independent writing while reinforcing essential skills. With flexible […]
Help students reflect on what they are thankful for with the “TWR Gratitude Journal.” Designed for Spanish-speaking students in grades 3–12, this resource supports thoughtful expression through TWR-aligned sentence and paragraph activities. Students will build intentional writing skills while exploring the importance of gratitude. This journal is ready to use or easily adaptable to meet […]
Prompt meaningful reflection with the “TWR Gratitude Journal”! This resource invites students in grades 3–12 to express what they’re thankful for using a series of TWR sentence and paragraph activities that support clear, intentional writing. Whether used in the fall, around Thanksgiving, or as part of ongoing SEL instruction, this journal fosters thoughtful expression and […]
Build a chain of gratitude in your school with the “TWR Gratitude Chain”! Designed for Spanish-speaking students in grades 3–12, this hands-on, collaborative craft invites students to express what they are thankful for on each link, creating a growing visual display of appreciation. This activity promotes thoughtful reflection, strengthens writing skills, and fosters a sense […]
Build a chain of gratitude in your school with the “TWR Gratitude Chain”! This hands-on, collaborative craft invites students to express what they’re thankful for on each link, creating a growing visual display of appreciation. This activity fosters reflection, builds community, and provides opportunities for purposeful writing. Like with all TWR resources, it’s easily customizable […]
Deepen content knowledge and strengthen writing skills with this fall-themed informational article and companion TWR activities! The “Season of Fall: A Time of Transformation” invites students in grades 3–12 to explore the changes that occur during autumn while engaging in structured reading and writing tasks. Students will complete a range of TWR-aligned sentence activities, note-taking […]
Take young learners on A Trip to the World’s Fair! This engaging resource introduces students to the historic World’s Fair and some of its most memorable inventions, including the beloved ice cream cone, while reinforcing TWR sentence, revision, and paragraph strategies. Designed for K–2 students, this resource blends history and writing to build foundational writing […]
Centered around Black History Month, invite students to reflect on who inspires them with this high-impact writing resource for Black History Month. “Black History Month: Voices of Inspiration” supports elementary learners as they respond to the prompt: “Who inspires you and gives you hope for a better tomorrow?” The resource includes four optional articles featuring […]