Explore the evolving role of women in education, the workplace, and politics with this Women’s History Month DBQ. This resource challenges students to analyze historical documents, synthesize key information, and construct a well-supported written response. Through TWR activities, students will strengthen their analytical thinking and writing skills while deepening their understanding of women’s contributions throughout […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is the Spanish version of the mini 3–12 Transitions posters. A simplified version for K–2 is also available in both English and Spanish. These mini posters are ideal for individual student copies or small spaces.
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 […]