Vary Vocabulary: vary word in a sentence

In this activity, students brainstorm a list of words that could replace the underlined word in the sentence. This customizable template is also available in English.

In this activity, students brainstorm a list of words that could replace the underlined word in the sentence.

In this activity, students brainstorm a list of words to replace the given word. This customizable template is also available in English.

In this activity, students brainstorm a list of words to replace the given word.

Ms. French leads her sixth-graders in a whole class practice of varying vocabulary to improve a topic sentence about the impact of social media.

This resource contains a list of expository writing terms.

Take your anticipated response—the answer key—to the next level by thinking deeply about key instructional moves and annotating with your students’ needs in mind. This resource offers practical tips for writing and annotating anticipated responses for student-facing TWR activities. Use it to ensure each activity is instructionally strong and supports clear, realistic, and high-quality student […]

This resource explains the “why” behind each TWR activity, helping teachers understand what each one is designed to develop. Use it to deepen your own instructional decisions. A version in student-friendly language is also available for both K–2 and grades 3–12.

This resource explains the “why” behind each 3-12 TWR activity in student-friendly language. Teachers can select one or two reasons to share before each activity to help students understand the purpose and stay focused. A teacher version of the Whys is also available for a more in-depth perspective.

This resource explains the “why” behind each TWR activity in K-2 student-friendly language. Teachers can select one or two reasons to share before each activity to help students understand the purpose and stay focused. A teacher version of the Whys is also available for a more in-depth perspective.