Note-taking: Underline Words and Phrases (half-page)

In this activity, students underline the key words and phrases in each sentence. This is a half-page template. Half-page templates are a great option for shortening activities or saving paper.

Discover the sweet story behind one of the world’s favorite treats with this high-impact writing resource! “The History of a Sweet Treat” features an informational article on the origins and global journey of chocolate, paired with a variety of TWR-aligned activities to support comprehension and written expression. Students engage in TWR sentence, paragraph, note-taking, and […]

Illuminate your classroom with this seasonal resource that blends cultural exploration and purposeful writing! In “The Evolution of Holiday Lights,” students explore the history and traditions of holiday lights around the world through an article paired with TWR activities. This resource includes TWR sentence activities, note-taking opportunities, revision strategies, and planning using both the Pre-Transition […]

Students will explore their teachers’ experiences, career paths, and perspectives through structured interviews. This resource guides them in forming insightful questions through TWR stratgies, leading meaningful discussions, and translating their findings into well-organized written responses using outlines and paragraph strategies. With built-in writing supports, this resource helps students develop communication skills while fostering a deeper […]

Help students analyze Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor with this comprehensive resource for grades 3–12. Students will engage in a series of TWR sentence, paragraph, summary, and note-taking activities that deepen comprehension and strengthen their writing skills. This resource is designed for students in grades 3–12 and is ready to […]

This resource provides an opportunity for students to gain insight into their principal’s leadership journey. By developing strong interview questions, conducting a meaningful conversation, and organizing their findings using structured outlines and extended-writing activities, students will sharpen their communication and writing skills. Designed to support a range of writing abilities, this resource fosters deeper engagement […]

Bring the spirit of Chinese New Year into your bulletin boards with this festive, skill-building resource! In “Chinese New Year Traditions,” students explore the history and customs of Chinese New Year through an informational article and a variety of TWR-aligned activities. This comprehensive bundle includes two bulletin board sets featuring TWR sentence and paragraph strategies, […]

Explore “Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History Month” with this resource designed for students in grades 3–12. Through a series of note-taking activities, students will learn about Carter G. Woodson’s pivotal role in establishing Black History Month, while practicing various note-taking strategies to improve their ability to organize and retain information effectively. This […]

Support comprehension and writing with this thoughtfully designed TWR resource for 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis! This bundle includes a variety of TWR sentence activities and SPO activities that can be used before, during, or after reading instruction. Students will apply TWR strategies as they engage with the novel and build toward a […]

In this activity, students underline the key words and phrases in each sentence. This is a half-page template. Half-page templates are a great option for shortening activities or saving paper. This customizable template is also available in English.