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, […]
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 […]
Welcome the arrival of spring with this engaging secondary resource all about the spring equinox! Featuring an engaging article, this resource helps 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 organize […]
Get your students buzzing with critical thinking in this bee-focused series. Designed for secondary learners, students will explore the essential role bees play in global ecosystems and the complex factors driving their decline. Students will identify the central problem, evaluate possible solutions, and respond using TWR sentence, paragraph, and composition strategies that support analytical thinking […]
Support students’ analysis of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros with this secondary resource. Students will complete a series of TWR sentence and paragraph activities that build writing skills while deepening their understanding of the text’s themes and structure. This resource is designed for secondary students and is ready to use as-is or […]
Challenge students to analyze suspense and narrative voice with this resource on “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. Students will complete a series of TWR sentence and paragraph activities that support their analysis of the text while developing clear and effective writing skills. This resource is designed for secondary students and is ready to […]
Deepen students’ engagement with The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis through this secondary resource. Students will complete a series of TWR sentence, note-taking, and paragraph activities that support comprehension and build essential writing skills. This resource is designed for secondary students and is ready to use as-is or can be easily customized […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this secondary 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 students develop foundational writing skills while engaging with Malala’s remarkable journey. This resource is designed for secondary […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this secondary 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 […]