A word search puzzle featuring key terms from the Tito Puente biography, designed as an engaging independent activity.
A teacher's think-aloud script for selecting the correct Brain Frame based on the action verbs identified during the Evaluate step of the EmPOWER writing method.
A student-facing checklist for the fairy tale writing assignment. Items are phrased as direct requirements, covering perspectives, elements, structure, and editing, with a storybook aesthetic.
A simple 4-point scale rubric for assessing the Fairy Tale Writing Assignment. It includes four criteria worth 10 points each, totaling 40 points, with a storybook-inspired aesthetic. Updated for layout consistency and printable width.
A comprehensive one-page reference guide showing all 6 EmPOWER Brain Frames with the correct visual coding (topics in squares, ideas in ovals) based on the provided reference image. Updated with specific action verbs for each frame.
A success exemplar for the Comparing/Contrasting Brain Frame, showing how to evaluate a comparison prompt, architect the plan using the correct visual structure (H-frame with ovals), and write the final balanced paragraph.
A success exemplar for the Categorizing Brain Frame, showing how to evaluate a sorting prompt, architect the plan using a categorical tree structure with lines for details, and write the final paragraph.
A success exemplar for the Showing Causes/Effects Brain Frame, showing how to evaluate a cause-and-effect prompt, architect the plan using the correct visual structure, and write the final paragraph.
Una presentación visual en español que presenta a Tito Puente, el 'Rey del Jazz Latino', y enseña a los estudiantes cómo identificar y usar símiles y metáforas.
Una sopa de letras en español que presenta términos clave de la biografía de Tito Puente, diseñada como una actividad independiente atractiva.
