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(Secondary) A Trip to the World’s Fair – Article & Series of TWR Activities

Content Examples

Section: Sentences, Note-Taking, Paragraphs (SPO), Summaries, Composition (PTO, TO, MPO)

Strategy: Blank Single-Paragraph Outlines (SPO), Sentences & Fragments, Scrambled Sentences, Sentence Expansion, Subordinating Conjunctions, Appositives, Pre-Transition Outline (PTO), Transition Outline (TO), Multiple-Paragraph Outline (MPO), Introductions (GST), Conclusions (TSG), Summary Sentence, Converting Notes to Sentences, Taking Notes

Grade Level: Secondary, 3-12

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 strategies, taking notes, summarizing, and planning for well-structured paragraphs and compositions. The resource supports both content learning and writing development through intentional skill-building practice. Use it as-is or adapt it to meet the needs of your students. Versions for K–2 and elementary learners are also available.

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