Note-taking: Converting notes into sentences (half-page)

In this activity, students change the notes into complete sentences, including capitalization and punctuation. This is a half-page template. Half-page templates are a great option for shortening activities or saving paper.

Get your students buzzing with this series on bees. Designed for elementary learners, this article explores the critical role bees play in ecosystems and the growing threats they face. Students will analyze the problem, consider practical solutions, and respond using TWR sentence and paragraph strategies that strengthen comprehension and writing skills. Use this resource as-is […]

Welcome the arrival of spring with this engaging elementary resource all about the spring equinox! Featuring an engaging article, this resource helps young 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 […]

Explore Extreme Weather: Summer Storms and Droughts. From sudden downpours to relentless droughts, elementary students examine the causes and effects of extreme summer weather through engaging, content-rich articles. This resource supports the development of multi-paragraph informational writing by guiding students through reading multiple sources and organizing their ideas with intention. Adaptable to meet a range […]

Discover how recycling turns trash into treasure with this engaging elementary Earth Day unit. Through a thoughtfully crafted article, students will explore the ripple effect of recycling, learning how it reduces pollution, conserves resources, and helps slow climate change. This resource strengthens writing skills and reading comprehension with TWR sentence strategies and includes an optional […]

Embark on A Trip to the World’s Fair with your students! This comprehensive elementary resource invites students to explore the captivating history of the World’s Fair and its lasting innovations, including the debut of the ice cream cone and telephone, through a content-rich article and a full series of TWR activities. Learners will engage with […]

Explore the impact of microplastics with this engaging elementary 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 activities and optional SPO strategies. Designed for elementary students, this […]

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 […]

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 […]

This document provides a sequenced approach for introducing and practicing TWR strategies in grades 6-8. Each guide is intended as a flexible framework and can be adjusted based on students’ needs. Teachers should use their professional judgment to make final decisions about the rollout of strategies in the classroom.