With a topic and thesis provided, students use this PTO to organize three body paragraphs. This template supports students in planning multi-paragraph compositions while still offering support with the introduction and conclusion. It is intended as a scaffold to the Transition Outline (TO).
Illuminate your classroom with this seasonal resource that blends cultural exploration and purposeful writing! In “The Evolution of Holiday Lights,” students explore the history and traditions of holiday lights around the world through an article paired with TWR activities. This resource includes TWR sentence activities, note-taking opportunities, revision strategies, and planning using both the Pre-Transition […]
Help students explore the power of gratitude while strengthening their reading and writing skills! In “The Science Behind Gratitude” resource, students engage with an informational article and a series of TWR-aligned activities that build comprehension and promote intentional written expression. This version for grades 3–12 encourages extended writing and offers flexible planning options, including the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What happens to the human body in space? Designed for secondary learners, this resource examines the physical and psychological effects of space travel. Students build knowledge and strengthen writing through carefully crafted TWR sentence, paragraph, and composition strategies. Use it as-is or adapt to fit your students. K-2 and elementary versions of this series are […]