A comprehensive literacy lesson focusing on the '-at' word family through reading, writing, and phonics. Includes three levels of differentiated worksheets to support emergent, developing, and fluent young readers.
Sixth lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and dividing syllables ending in the 'consonant-le' pattern in academic vocabulary.
Fifth lesson in the sequence, focusing on synthesizing VC/CV and V/CV patterns to divide 3-syllable academic vocabulary.
Fourth lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and dividing the V/CV (open syllable) pattern in academic vocabulary.
A scaffolded lesson designed to help students reflect on a pivotal moment of change. It includes a graphic organizer and a drafting sheet with heavy sentence starters to support narrative writing.
Third lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and dividing the VC/CV (closed syllable) pattern in academic vocabulary.
A hands-on introduction to the sight words 'the', 'to', and 'is' using visual recognition, tracing practice, and tactile building activities. Students act as Word Detectives to master these high-frequency words.
Second lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and manipulating primary word stress in academic vocabulary.
A hands-on literacy lesson focusing on the suffixes -ful and -less, using decodable root words and phonics-based vocabulary. Students will learn how these suffixes change word meanings through sorting, sentence building, and written practice.
A collection of hands-on activities for practicing the -at CVC word family, including a cut-and-paste worksheet, matching cards, and a file folder game layout.
A set of construction-themed worksheets and activities focusing on letter identification and formation for the letters T, B, and F in both uppercase and lowercase.
A assessment-focused lesson covering the historical impact of Tuberculosis as detailed in 'That Wealth Never Warded Off', focusing on the theme that disease transcends social class.
A foundational phonics lesson introducing common digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ph, ck) through visual recognition and interactive word-building activities.
A fun, water-themed lesson focusing on irregular past tense verbs ending in -ang, -ank, and -an. Students will practice identifying and spelling these words through interactive activities.
A comprehensive scope and sequence for teaching phonological awareness to secondary ELLs, focusing on multisyllabic academic vocabulary and phoneme manipulation.
A focused lesson on building thesis statements using the Topic + Claim + Reasons formula, specifically designed for 1:1 instructional settings.
In this lesson, students will define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for their essay writing process, specifically focusing on the 5-paragraph structure and MLA citation requirements.
A comprehensive reading comprehension packet focusing on digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ck) through a decodable mystery story. Students practice decoding, vocabulary, character analysis, and both explicit and inferential questioning.
A focused set of activities for EC students to master multiple meaning words and idioms through a detective-themed investigation. Students use context clues to solve linguistic mysteries and distinguish between literal and figurative language.
An introductory lesson to Jane Yolen's 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' focusing on character analysis and contrasting historical settings with 'Number the Stars.'
A comprehensive writing packet for 4th-grade MLLs to guide them through a 5-paragraph essay comparing life on Earth vs. life in space. The lesson includes a scaffolded workbook and a teacher facilitation guide.