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 […]
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 what really happens to the body beyond Earth’s atmosphere! Intentionally created for elementary learners, this resource explains the physical and emotional effects of space travel. Through TWR sentence and paragraph strategies, students develop writing and critical thinking skills. Use it as-is or adapt to fit your students. Versions of this resource are also available […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduce students to the charm of The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden with this elementary resource. Learners will engage in a series of TWR sentence and paragraph activities that support comprehension and help them build foundational writing skills while exploring this beloved story. This resource is designed for elementary students and is ready […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this elementary resource introduces students to the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai through an informational article and a series of TWR sentence-level activities. This resource also includes a revision activity to help young learners develop foundational writing skills while engaging with Malala’s remarkable journey. This resource is designed for […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this elementary resource introduces students to the groundbreaking work of Marie Curie through an engaging informational article and a series of TWR activities. Students will strengthen their writing skills by completing sentence-level activities that reinforce key concepts. The resource culminates in a revision activity called the Unelaborated Paragraph, where […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this elementary resource introduces students to the inspiring story of Wilma Rudolph through an engaging informational article and a series of TWR activities. Students will strengthen their writing skills by completing sentence-level activities while learning about Rudolph’s perseverance and achievements. The resource culminates in an SPO activity where students […]
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 […]