A 3-day post-reading project where students analyze character traits (3.8A) and plot influence (3.8C) by creating a collection of 'Westfield All-Star' character trading cards.
A lesson focused on decoding VCCV and VCV syllable patterns, along with common prefixes and suffixes, through an engaging reading passage and comprehension check.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on identifying evidence and answering questions about a narrative text, themed around a forest mystery.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on four classic tales, using sequencing and structured prompts to improve reading comprehension and oral narrative skills.
A structured approach to identifying themes in literature using a detective-themed graphic organizer designed for students with executive function and comprehension challenges.
A 3-day post-reading project where students become investigative journalists for 'The Lincoln Ledger,' covering the national sensation of the word 'frindle' and the 'war' between Nick and Mrs. Granger.