Tips for TWR Activities

This resource provides a list of tips for creating 3–12 TWR activities.

In this activity, students cross out the irrelevant detail(s) from the paragraph. This customizable template is also available in English.

In this activity, students cross out the irrelevant detail from the SPO. This customizable template is also available in English.

Support comprehension and writing with this thoughtfully designed TWR resource for 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis! This bundle includes a variety of TWR sentence activities and SPO activities that can be used before, during, or after reading instruction. Students will apply TWR strategies as they engage with the novel and build toward a […]

Introduce K-2 students to the importance of Earth Day with this meaningful unit. Through an accessible article, students will discover why protecting the planet matters and explore simple ways to make a difference, such as recycling, conserving water, and keeping outdoor spaces clean. This resource supports early reading comprehension and writing development with TWR sentence […]

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 […]

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 […]

Explore “Ten Fascinating Facts You Might Not Know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” with this resource designed for secondary students. Through a series of TWR sentence, paragraph, and revision strategies, students will deepen their understanding of Dr. King’s life and legacy, while refining their writing skills. This resource is also available for elementary students, […]

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 […]