A lesson introducing various suffixes through the lens of women's lacrosse, featuring word analysis and a six-paragraph reading passage.

A collection of visual anchor charts and notebook inserts to help students master common spelling rules including the FLOSS rule and the C/K/CK spelling choice.

A lesson focused on comparing and contrasting two non-fiction texts about animal migration, designed with accessible reading levels for 5th-grade students.

A collection of activities and assessments focused on decoding nonsense words to build phonics fluency and blending skills for 1st grade students. Includes speed drills, sorting activities, and a progress tracker for teachers.

This lesson focuses on beginning three-letter s-blends (str, spr, scr) through a nature-themed reading passage and associated activities to build fluency, decoding skills, and spelling accuracy.

A lesson exploring the emotion of awe and descriptive language through the book 'Awe' by Chana Stiefel, designed for 3rd and 4th-grade students.

A lesson focused on teaching students how to write compelling book reviews by using specific transition phrases to connect their opinions with text-based evidence.

A Readers Theater lesson focusing on Wilson Step 5.2 concepts, including open syllable prefixes with closed and V-E base words. Students practice fluency and decoding through a robotic-themed script and word study activities.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying and fixing sentence fragments using visual supports, color-coding, and step-by-step practice tailored for neurodivergent learners.

A foundational grammar lesson focusing on sentence structure through visual scaffolds and color-coding. Students learn to identify fragments, complete sentences, and run-ons using a 'Construction' metaphor.

A lesson focused on identifying the main idea or theme of a story by analyzing character growth and turning it into a universal life lesson supported by evidence.

Students learn to identify main ideas and supporting details by 'packing' only essential information into a summary suitcase, distinguishing between key points and interesting trivia.

A festive 3rd-grade reading lesson focusing on identifying cause and effect relationships through fictional Cinco de Mayo stories. Includes a mini-lesson presentation, a partner matching activity, and a teacher facilitation guide.

A comprehensive lesson on distinguishing between facts and opinions using relatable topics like daily routines, sports, and animals. Includes interactive slides, differentiated practice, and formative assessments.

A comprehensive introduction to identifying logical fallacies—ad hominem, straw man, and red herring—using historical and scientific contexts to prepare English I students for STAAR-level rhetorical analysis.

A lesson focusing on consonant-le syllables (Wilson 6.4), including mixed review and the silent-t -stle pattern. Students will practice syllable division and reading fluency.

Students explore Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' through a side-by-side comparison of the original text and an 8th-grade adapted version. The lesson focuses on mood, vocabulary, and how language choices impact the reader's experience.

A summative assessment package focused on middle school ELA standards (RL.6/RI.6) through the lens of a persuasive text regarding NASA funding and its historical impact.

In this activity, students will evaluate the different ways to handle money—spending, saving, and investing—by matching persuasive arguments with supporting evidence. Students will practice identifying claims and the reasoning that backs them up within a financial literacy context.

A collection of resources to help 3rd graders craft personal narratives, including a structured graphic organizer, visual writing prompts, and instructional support for teachers.

An introductory lesson on Jamaica Kincaid's 'Girl' focusing on the unique structural choice of a single-sentence narrative, its rhythmic style, and the complex characterization of the mother-daughter relationship.

A collection of 10 engaging reading passages for 3rd-grade students, featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction topics with comprehension and inferencing questions.

A detective-themed lesson focusing on three tricky homophone pairs: witch/which, led/lead, and break/brake. Students will identify meanings through context and practice using them correctly in sentences.

A lesson exploring the biography of NFL player Dion Lewis, focusing on character traits, resilience, and identifying words with suffixes.

A lesson focused on helping third graders identify the meaning of unknown words using context clues in fictional short stories. Students act as 'Word Detectives' to highlight evidence and define mystery words.

A cooperative storytelling lesson where students use mystery bags and 'traveler' prompts to build collective narratives, enhancing vocabulary and sequencing skills.

A lesson using a detective analogy to teach students how to analyze evidence. Students learn that clues (evidence) mean nothing without a detective's logic (analysis) to solve the case (argument).

A comprehensive final assessment for William Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on imagery, symbolism, fate, and the corrupting nature of ambition.

A focused study on multisyllabic words containing the 'oi' and 'oy' vowel teams, focusing on decoding and spelling patterns.

A lesson focused on distinguishing between common homophones and contractions: there/their/they're and its/it's for third-grade students. Includes visual aids and hands-on practice.

A lesson focusing on reading comprehension through a sports recap of a Celtics vs. Timberwolves game, featuring vocabulary building with suffixes and syllable division, and an extension piece on NBA standings and MVP races.

A high-intensity Tier 2 intervention lesson focused on RI.8.6, helping students analyze how authors acknowledge and respond to conflicting viewpoints using paired texts about a cashless society.

A 30-minute Tier 2 ELA intervention focusing on RI.4.3 (explaining scientific events and concepts). Students will use annotation and vocabulary-breaking strategies to understand complex science texts.

A targeted Tier 2 intervention for Grade 4 students to master the 'Somebody Wanted But So Then' summary framework as a bridge to identifying theme. Includes guided practice and two short texts for mastery check.