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 […]
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 […]
Support students’ reading and writing development with this elementary resource based on Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Learners will complete a series of TWR sentence, paragraph, and summary activities that deepen comprehension and strengthen essential writing skills. This resource is designed for elementary students and is ready to use as-is or can be easily […]
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 […]
This document provides a sequenced approach for introducing and practicing TWR strategies in grades 9-12. 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.
This Watch & Learn video provides educators with practical strategies for using deliberate practice to help students not only master TWR strategies but also apply these skills as they revise unelaborated paragraphs and transition into independent writing. Additionally, it explores two approaches for planning and integrating a series of TWR activities into the content they […]
Monitor student growth with Periodic Assessments designed specifically for grades 3-12. Educators can create their own prompts and enter them into a ready-to-use template, complete with Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) and publishing paper.
Monitor student growth with Periodic Assessments designed specifically for grades 1 and 2. Educators can create their own prompts and enter them into a ready-to-use template, available in two formats: one with primary handwriting lines for early writers, and one without for more advanced students.
Monitor student growth with Periodic Assessments designed specifically for grades 1 and 2. Educators can choose from 3 ready-made prompts available in two formats: one with primary handwriting lines for early writers, and one without for more advanced students.