Grade-Specific Dashboard Quest
3 Must Dos
Watch the three videos below.Â
Student View
This video gives you a tour of the Twig Science Student Dashboard. You'll see how students access their assignments and review any teacher-provided feedback.
Assigning Lessons
Wondering how to assign Digital Twig Book lessons? Watch this video to see the quick and easy process.
Reviewing Lessons
This video outlines steps to review students' digitally completed assignments and provide teacher feedback.
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Pick 3 options below to explore. Â
Explore Lesson Paths
Full Course
Watch this video to learn more about how Full Course lessons provide multiple spirals through Performance Expectations.
Fast Track
Crunched for time? Watch this video to learn how to move through all of your Performance Expectations at a faster pace with Fast Track.
Twig Coach
Need an asynchronous option? Watch this video to learn more about Twig Coach Assign and Go lessons.
Assessment Center
Assigning and Grading Assessments
This video shows you how to assign benchmark and summative assessments to students. You'll also learn how to grade Written Constructed Response items using embedded rubrics.
Explore Extension and Intervention Tools
Explore Informational Texts
Leveled Readers
Check out where Leveled Readers are located on the Twig Science Dashboard and how you might incorporate them into your Science or ELA block.
Prior Knowledge Read Aloud
Learn about how Prior Knowledge Read Alouds spark students' curiosity at the beginning of each module.
Reading for Evidence and Annotations
Proficient scientists read, analyze, and synthesize informational texts routinely. Check out Reading for Evidence lessons throughout Twig Science.
Explore Language Routines
Vocabulary and Language Routines
Wondering how academic vocabulary is introduced in Twig Science? Watch this 2 min video for an introduction to vocabulary in the science classroom.
Collect and Display
Learn how to use the Collect and Display Language Routine to introduce new academic vocabulary.
Stronger and Clearer
Learn how to use the Stronger and Clearer Each Time Language Routine to help students refine their claims and arguments.
Twig Science Dashboard Tour
Wondering how to navigate the Twig Science Digital Dashboard? This 25min video will give you a guided tour, and show you where all your teachers resources live.