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Ask
the Editor
Students can ask the editor questions about reading, writing, thinking,
and publishing. Then, they can visit r•w•t junior™
later to find out the answer(s).
Gold
Star Teachers
Students have the chance to nominate a terrific teacher as a Gold
Star Teacher.
How
to Grade Your Own Writing
Students
will find proofreading tips, helpful hints, and checklists
for critiquing and "grading" their writing. This resource is
perfect for evaluating the final draft of a writing assignment before it
is turned in for a grade.
Page-Turner
Award
Students have the chance to nominate their favorite books for the
Page-Turner Award.
Research
Rockets™
Research Rockets™ give creative and critical thinking
skills a boost. Students can use these exercises, tips, definitions, and
prompts and themes as starting points for assignments and projects.
r•w•t
@ this
r•w•t @ this is found in every section (e.g.,
Passports, "In" Facts) of
r•w•t junior™. Students will find categories of
topics to read, write, and think about.
r•w•t
junior™ Investigator
r•w•t junior™ Investigator activities can be found
in various sections of r•w•t junior™ (e.g.,
Passports, "In" Facts). This feature sends students on an
exploration of a topic. The exercises enhance research, writing, and
thinking skills.
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Expeditions
Sports, life challenges, and adventures are the topics of
this section. It includes topic-specific activities and exercises and
published topic-related student work.
Fine
Arts
Music, dance, poetry, visual arts, speech, and drama are
the topics of this section. It includes topic-specific activities and
exercises and published topic-related student work.
"In"
Facts
Current events, politics, technology, and timely issues
are the topics of this section. It includes topic-specific activities and
exercises and published topic-related student work.
Passports
History, geography, cultures, science, and the future are
the topics of this section. It includes topic-specific activities and
exercises and published topic-related student work.
Spotlights
Interviews, biographies, profiles, and public service are
the topics of this section. It includes topic-specific activities and
exercises and published topic-related student work.
Tales
Stories, authors, literary elements, and the history of
storytelling are the topics of this section. It includes
topic-specific activities and exercises and published topic-related
student work.
Viewpoints
Reviews and awards are the topics of this section. It
includes topic-specific activities and exercises and published
topic-related student work.
Wednesday
Writing™
Wednesday Writing™ is a weekly feature. It provides
classroom activities and lessons that enhance writing, reading, thinking,
and computer skills. Each lesson includes items such as the following: a
defined term of the week, a writing activity that corresponds with the
term, Journal Ideas, Photo Writing, a "take 3 minutes to—"
exercise, and more.
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