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 […]
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 […]
This document provides a sequenced approach for introducing and practicing TWR strategies in grades 6-8. Each guide is intended as a flexible framework and can be adjusted based on students’ needs. Teachers should use their professional judgment to make final decisions about the rollout of strategies in the classroom.
This document provides a sample of how you might pace TWR strategies across the school year for grades 3–5. It is not prescriptive, but rather one example to support your instructional planning. Teachers can use the Yearly Pacing Guide Template to create their own customized version. We recommend referencing this sample alongside your beginning-of-year assessments […]
This document provides a sample of how you might pace TWR strategies across the school year for grades K-2. It is not prescriptive, but rather one example to support your instructional planning. Teachers can use the Yearly Pacing Guide Template to create their own customized version. We recommend referencing this sample alongside your beginning-of-year assessments […]
This document provides a sequenced approach for introducing and practicing TWR strategies in grades 9-12. Each guide is intended as a flexible framework and can be adjusted based on students’ needs. Teachers should use their professional judgment to make final decisions about the rollout of strategies in the classroom.
This student-facing checklist supports revision and editing of written drafts. Adjust the criteria to align with your pacing and the TWR strategies you’ve explicitly taught.
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.