SPO Scaffold: Given details, generate T.S.

In this activity, students write a topic sentence for the provided details.

Sundae Sequence: A Sweet Spin on Narrative Writing! In this engaging narrative writing activity, students practice sequencing as they craft instructions for building the ultimate ice cream sundae using TWR’s Narrative SPO structure. Perfect for all learners developing their writing narrative skills, this resource includes differentiated supports to meet diverse needs and features a vibrant […]

Bring the buzz to your classroom with this series on bees. Designed for K–2 students, this article introduces young readers to the important role bees play in our world, the challenges putting them in danger, and ways people can make a difference. The series features TWR sentence and paragraph strategies that support early reading comprehension […]

Hop into the world of classic literature with this engaging K–2 resource based on The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Young learners will build foundational writing skills as they complete a series of TWR sentence and paragraph activities that deepen their comprehension of the text. This resource is designed for K-2 students and […]

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 this activity, students write a topic sentence for the provided details. This customizable template is also available in English.

Use this formative assessment checklist to monitor student understanding of both content and TWR strategies. Track trends, guide your next steps, and customize the tool to fit your instructional goals and students’ needs.

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.

Monitor student growth with Periodic Assessments designed specifically for grades 1 and 2. Educators can create their own prompts and enter them into a ready-to-use template, available in two formats: one with primary handwriting lines for early writers, and one without for more advanced students.