Brainstorming significant moments, defining specific criteria for "significance," and analyzing the 'Four Days in October' 30 for 30 documentary as a case study.
A deep dive into Sheila Burnford's classic adventure, focusing on the trio's survival through the Canadian wilderness. Students explore character motivations, analyze the atmospheric setting, and practice collaborative discussion techniques.
A mystery-themed reading comprehension lesson featuring a 2-page original fiction story and a comprehensive assessment focused on Tier 2 vocabulary and analytical skills.
A comprehensive introduction to Reed-Kellogg sentence diagramming, covering subjects, verbs, direct objects, and prepositional phrases through a structural engineering lens.
Students learn to identify the theme or main message of a story by analyzing character choices and outcomes, framed through a "Cinema" or "Movie Theatre" lens to help ELL students distinguish between topic and theme.
A series of tiered morning work activities designed to review present tense action verbs, compound sentences, and complex sentences for 5th-grade ELL students.