This resource provides an opportunity for students to gain insight into their principal’s leadership journey. By developing strong interview questions, conducting a meaningful conversation, and organizing their findings using structured outlines and extended-writing activities, students will sharpen their communication and writing skills. Designed to support a range of writing abilities, this resource fosters deeper engagement […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Students will explore their teachers’ experiences, career paths, and perspectives through structured interviews. This resource guides them in forming insightful questions through TWR stratgies, leading meaningful discussions, and translating their findings into well-organized written responses using outlines and paragraph strategies. With built-in writing supports, this resource helps students develop communication skills while fostering a deeper […]
