A collection of hands-on activities focusing on the '-at' word family, including word building, sentence completion, and picture matching.
A lesson focusing on advanced suffix patterns including ci, ti, cious, tious, tial, cial, and al through a mysterious expedition story.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on Tae Kwon Do, designed for middle school students reading at a 4th-5th grade level. Students practice identifying explicit details and making inferences while learning about martial arts history and values.
A deep dive into the many sounds of the '-ough' spelling pattern through a detective-themed investigation. Students will learn to identify and categorize the different pronunciations in context.
A 30-minute writing lesson where students sequence and describe the steps required to earn their next belt in Tae Kwon Do. Includes a graphic organizer and specialized word bank.
Sequence the steps of getting ready for bed and provide a concise description of the routine.
Explore the steps of planting a seed and practice identifying key details of the gardening process.
Learn to sequence the steps of making a pizza and describe the scene using Who, What, and Where.
A set of resources covering the first six chapters of Aisha Saeed's novel Amal Unbound, focusing on literal recall and foundational comprehension.
A lesson designed for middle school students reading at a 5th-grade level, focusing on building inferencing skills through a short story about a first-time trip to New York City. The lesson includes a reading passage, a structured graphic organizer, and an answer key for teachers.
A collection of detective-themed reading and writing activities focusing on the 'ey' vowel team, covering both long /e/ and long /a/ sounds.
A deep dive into the opening chapters of 'All The Ways Home', exploring Kaede's emotional state, his relationship with his family, and the beginning of his journey to Japan.
A comprehensive graphic organizer set designed for middle school students reading at a 5th-grade level. The lesson focuses on informational text comprehension through the lens of video game development, covering main ideas, vocabulary, and questioning.
A comprehensive grade 1 literacy lesson focused on academic vocabulary through the lens of bird conservation and care. Students will learn to use Tier 2 words like 'provide', 'protect', and 'observe' while reading about how to support local bird populations.
A foundational vocabulary lesson focusing on common CVC and short-vowel words related to home life and family. Includes flashcards for visual learning and multiple practice sheets for handwriting and comprehension.
A phonics lesson for 2nd graders to distinguish between the voiced (vibrating) and unvoiced (whisper) 'th' sounds at the beginning and end of words. Students will engage with the 'Thunder and Thistle' theme to categorize words and practice pronunciation.
An introductory lesson on poetry for first graders using video analysis and haiku creation. Students compare two perspectives on poetry before writing their own 5-7-5 nature haiku.
A set of reading comprehension materials about Sianna's magical mermaid adventures under the full moon, offered at different grade levels.
Foundational materials for the unit, including the master 5-day plan and introductory vocabulary exercises to build context for the story's themes.
Summative expository writing project involving research, drafting, and peer publication.
Strategies for revising content for clarity and editing for conventions in timed writing environments.
Developing logical flow through transitions, sentence variety, and academic voice.
Strategies for researching, selecting, and integrating credible evidence to support expository claims.
Crafting effective thesis statements and choosing organizational patterns for informative essays.
Introduction to the characteristics of expository writing, identifying purpose, and analyzing informational mentor texts.
Guided writing workshop focusing on crafting analytical responses and literary essays.
Synthesizing narrative elements to identify universal themes and authorial tone.
Analysis of symbolism, irony, and figurative language to uncover deeper meanings in literature.
Exploration of how setting influences mood, tone, and character behavior in diverse narratives.
In-depth analysis of direct and indirect characterization, protagonist/antagonist dynamics, and character motivation.
Introduction to short story structures, plot diagrams, and conflict types using classic and modern mentor texts.
A lesson for emergent bilingual first graders to practice opinion writing centered on the historical Lewis and Clark expedition, providing heavy bilingual scaffolding.
A detective-themed lesson where students learn to combine text clues with background knowledge to make logical inferences. Students act as 'investigators' to solve visual and text-based mysteries using the inference formula: Clues + Schema = Inference.
A morphology lesson for 6th-grade struggling readers focusing on common prefixes and suffixes to decode and understand complex words. includes a fluency passage, comprehension questions, and hands-on practice.
A project-based lesson where 6th-grade students analyze extraordinary traits of historical or contemporary figures and produce a short biography video showcasing their findings.
Students explore the first four sounds (S, A, T, P) using a 'Sound Explorer' theme. The lesson includes direct instruction, letter tracing, sound matching, and a physical letter hunt activity.