Bring the excitement of the 2024 Summer Olympics into your classroom with this engaging writing resource! Designed for grades 3–12, this collection of TWR activities helps students strengthen their writing skills while exploring Olympic themes and events. With a focus on sentence, revision, and paragraph work, this resource is ideal for end-of-year lessons, summer programs, […]
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 […]
Discover the sweet story behind one of the world’s favorite treats with this high-impact writing resource! “The History of a Sweet Treat” features an informational article on the origins and global journey of chocolate, paired with a variety of TWR-aligned activities to support comprehension and written expression. Students engage in TWR sentence, paragraph, note-taking, and […]
Kick off fall with a festive blend of science and writing! The Journey of a Pumpkin invites students in grades 3–12 to explore the pumpkin life cycle through a paired informational article and TWR-aligned writing tasks. After reading, students can complete sentence and SPO activities to reinforce foundational writing skills. They can then decorate their […]
Bring Dinosaurs Before Dark to life with this engaging collection of TWR activities! Designed to support reading comprehension and writing development, this resource includes a variety of sentence-level tasks and a structured SPO Book Report aligned with The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne. Activities can be used before, during, or after read-alouds, making […]
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 […]
Deepen content knowledge and strengthen writing skills with this fall-themed informational article and companion TWR activities! The “Season of Fall: A Time of Transformation” invites students in grades 3–12 to explore the changes that occur during autumn while engaging in structured reading and writing tasks. Students will complete a range of TWR-aligned sentence activities, note-taking […]
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 […]
Build a chain of gratitude in your school with the “TWR Gratitude Chain”! This hands-on, collaborative craft invites students to express what they’re thankful for on each link, creating a growing visual display of appreciation. This activity fosters reflection, builds community, and provides opportunities for purposeful writing. Like with all TWR resources, it’s easily customizable […]
Build a chain of gratitude in your school with the “TWR Gratitude Chain”! Designed for Spanish-speaking students in grades 3–12, this hands-on, collaborative craft invites students to express what they are thankful for on each link, creating a growing visual display of appreciation. This activity promotes thoughtful reflection, strengthens writing skills, and fosters a sense […]