Engage students in learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while strengthening essential writing skills. “Dr. Martin Luther King: A Leader for Change” features an article paired with a variety of TWR-aligned activities to support comprehension and written expression. The article is available in two formats—one with note-taking lines to support early annotation and one […]
Deepen students’ engagement with The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis through this secondary resource. Students will complete a series of TWR sentence, note-taking, and paragraph activities that support comprehension and build essential writing skills. This resource is designed for secondary students and is ready to use as-is or can be easily customized […]
Get your students buzzing with critical thinking in this bee-focused series. Designed for secondary learners, students will explore the essential role bees play in global ecosystems and the complex factors driving their decline. Students will identify the central problem, evaluate possible solutions, and respond using TWR sentence, paragraph, and composition strategies that support analytical thinking […]
Welcome the arrival of spring with this engaging secondary resource all about the spring equinox! Featuring an engaging article, this resource helps learners explore the changes that come with spring. Students will strengthen their writing skills through TWR note-taking, a series of sentence-level activities and a choice of SPO activities designed to help them organize […]
What happens to the human body in space? Designed for secondary learners, this resource examines the physical and psychological effects of space travel. Students build knowledge and strengthen writing through carefully crafted TWR sentence, paragraph, and composition strategies. Use it as-is or adapt to fit your students. K-2 and elementary versions of this series are […]
Explore Extreme Weather: Summer Storms and Droughts. In this secondary resource, students analyze the causes and impacts of extreme summer weather events—ranging from powerful storms to prolonged droughts—through engaging, content-rich articles. The materials are designed to support multi-paragraph informational writing by guiding students in synthesizing multiple sources and structuring their ideas effectively. Learners practice TWR […]
Explore the impact of microplastics with this engaging secondary Earth Day unit. Through an informative article, students will examine how microplastics affect the environment and humans, as well as strategies to mitigate their impact. This resource supports writing development and reading comprehension with TWR sentence strategies and offers multiple pathways for extended responses, including SPO, […]
Engage secondary students in examining the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through this high-impact writing resource. “Dr. Martin Luther King: A Leader for Change” features an article paired with a variety of TWR-aligned activities to support comprehension and purposeful writing. The article is available in two formats—one with note-taking lines to […]
Take secondary students on A Trip to the World’s Fair! This dynamic resource invites older learners to investigate the historical significance and technological impact of the World’s Fair, including innovations like the iconic ice cream cone and telephone, through a rich, content-based article paired with a full sequence of TWR activities. Students will practice sentence […]