Discover the achievements of Ancient Egypt with this article paired with a sequence of TWR activities. To strengthen both content knowledge and foundational writing, students practice TWR strategies, including sentence-level strategies, note-taking, summarizing, SPOs, and compositions. This resource is also available for secondary students. To further historical studies, be sure to check out other ancient […]
Bring the world’s first civilization to life with our Mesopotamia article paired with a series of TWR activities. To strengthen both content knowledge and advanced writing, students practice TWR strategies, including sentence-level strategies, note-taking, summarizing, SPOs, and compositions. This resource is also available for elementary students. To further historical studies, be sure to check out […]
Explore the lasting legacy of Ancient Greece with this article paired with a sequence of TWR activities. To strengthen both content knowledge and advanced writing, students practice TWR strategies, including sentence-level strategies, note-taking, summarizing, SPOs, and compositions. This resource is also available for elementary students. To further historical studies, be sure to check out other […]
Discover how TWR can transform your novel studies and read-alouds! All resources mentioned in this video are available in the Content Examples and Customizable Templates sections of MyTWR Tools.
In this “Watch and Learn” video, we review the customizable TWR note-taking templates available in the Resource Library. Specifically, we explore templates designed for students to use when annotating a text. Note-taking is a critical skill, but one that students often do not develop naturally. Explicitly teaching students a structured note-taking system can greatly enhance […]
This quick-start guide helps you launch your first conversation with Judy, TWR’s AI-powered coach and activity generator. Inside, you’ll find clear tips, essential steps, and ready-to-use sample prompts that show you exactly how to get Judy working for you. Whether you’re uploading a lesson plan, focusing on a specific content topic, or exploring TWR strategies, […]
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 webinar provides TWR activities and tips for how to teach your students to use note-taking symbols. We will show you ways to practice two high-leverage note-taking symbols—the “equal sign” and the “side arrow”—using sentence-level strategies through the Gradual Release model of “I Do,” “We Do,” and “You Do.”
In this “Watch and Learn” video, we review the customizable TWR note-taking templates available in the Resource Library. Specifically, we explore templates designed for students to use when annotating a text. Note-taking is a critical skill, but one that students often do not develop naturally. Explicitly teaching students a structured note-taking system can greatly enhance […]
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.
