(3-12) SPO: Words of Wisdom for Future Students

Students plan and write a paragraph for future students, offering advice and sharing highlights to anticipate.

Students create an narrative SPO by describing the steps for making a perfect ice cream sundae.

Students practice TWR strategies by completing various TWR activities to create a summer journal.

Students practice TWR strategies by completing various TWR activities to create a summer journal.

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with a series of TWR activities.

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with a series of TWR activities.

Get ready to start the year with our engaging “Back-to-School Selfie” activity! Students will complete appositive activities or Single-Paragraph Outlines (SPOs) to describe themselves, showcasing their unique qualities and interests. Once they’ve completed their TWR activity, they have the option to add a “selfie” to their work. This fun exercise not only helps students practice […]

This activity helps students celebrate their unique features. Students will complete TWR activities such as Sentence Expansion or because, but, so. Then, they will pair their writing with a black-and-white photo of their favorite feature. Display their creations to foster self-love and appreciation of each other’s special qualities.

This activity helps students celebrate their unique features. Students will complete TWR activities such as Sentence Expansion, because, but, so, or the Single-Paragraph Outline. Then, they will pair their writing with a black-and-white photo of their favorite feature. Display their creations to foster self-love and appreciation of each other’s special qualities.

This is an example of an introductory because, but, so lesson. The lesson demonstrates a gradual release of instruction (“I do,” “We do,” “You do”) using familiar content. Customize the content to match your students’ background knowledge. See this lesson in action on our FAQ Webinar: “How Do I Introduce a Strategy for the First […]