Purposeful Planning

Grade-Specific Dashboard Quest

TK/PK

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

3 Must Dos

Watch the three videos below.

Student Dashboard View.mov

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 Digital Twig Book Lessons.mov

Assigning Lessons

Wondering how to assign Digital Twig Book lessons? Watch this video to see the quick and easy process.

Reviewing Digital Twig Books.mp4

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.

Explore Lesson Paths

Full Course Overview.mov

Full Course

Watch this video to learn more about how Full Course lessons provide multiple spirals through Performance Expectations.

Fast Track Overview.mov

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 Lesson Overview.mov

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.mov

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.

Assessments Support Page

Explore Extension and Intervention Tools

Twig Science Tools

Support your students with additional lessons, videos, visuals, and more using Twig Science Tools. To begin exploring, ask your facilitator for login credentials.

Twig Science Reporter

Create a free account before watching weekly science news updates with Twig Science Reporter.

Explore Informational Texts

Leveled Readers.mov

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 Alouds.mov

Prior Knowledge Read Aloud

Learn about how Prior Knowledge Read Alouds spark students' curiosity at the beginning of each module.

Reading for Evidence and Annotating.mov

Reading for Evidence and Annotations

Proficient scientists read, analyze, and synthesize informational texts routinely. Check out Reading for Evidence lessons throughout Twig Science.

Trade Books

Trade Books are incorporated throughout the curriculum. Explore the texts that will bring science to life!

Explore Language Routines

Vocabulary.mov

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.

USENTWE00708_Language_Routine_Stronger_and_Clearer_Each_Time.mov

Stronger and Clearer

Learn how to use the Stronger and Clearer Each Time Language Routine to help students refine their claims and arguments.

Guide to Classroom and Language Routines

Need step-by-step directions on how to implement Language Routines in your classroom? The Guide to Classroom and Language Routines gives explicit guidance on effective implementation.

Twig Science Dashboard Tour

Twig Science Dashboard Tour.mov

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.

Twig Science Planning Note Catcher

Planning Note Catcher

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