Support young writers all summer long with this fun and adaptable “TWR Summer Journal”! Designed for grades K–2, this resource features a variety of developmentally appropriate TWR activities that reinforce sentence, revision, and paragraph strategies. Students will draw, write, and reflect as they build foundational writing skills and stay connected to learning throughout the summer. […]
Warm up young writers with this cozy winter-themed writing resource! In “Winter Theme: Build to the Unelaborated Paragraph,” students practice two essential TWR strategies, Sentence Expansion and Varying Vocabulary, before revising a simple, unelaborated paragraph. Through scaffolded activities that can be completed orally or in writing, students build foundational sentence and paragraph skills in a […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this K-2 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 K-2 resource introduces students to the groundbreaking work of Marie Curie through an engaging informational article and a series of TWR activities. Students will participate in sentence-level activities and build foundational writing skills while learning about Curie’s contributions to science. The resource culminates in an SPO activity, where […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this K-2 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 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 […]
Enhance secondary students’ understanding of appositives with this resource centered around Alvin Ailey. Through a series of TWR activities, students will practice using appositives while learning about the life and legacy of the iconic dancer and choreographer. This resource is ready to use as-is or can be easily customized to meet the needs of your […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]