A deep dive into Chapter 6 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', focusing on character motivations and the introduction of the Nightmare King's lore.

A collection of pet-themed literacy resources for a family literacy night, focusing on reading engagement, vocabulary building, and creative storytelling about animal companions.

A lesson focused on identifying the topic, main idea, and supporting details in non-fiction textbook chapters using a 'Textbook Trek' expedition theme.

A comprehensive lesson on crafting effective concluding paragraphs, focusing on restating thesis statements, summarizing main points without adding new info, and achieving the ideal length of 4-6 sentences.

Final assessments and a project-based learning activity where students explore the book's themes creatively.

The aftermath of the rescue, Winnie's big decision, and the ultimate resolution of the story (Chapters 21-Epilogue).

The tension rises as the man in the yellow suit makes his move and the Tucks face a dire threat (Chapters 13-20).

Exploring the Tucks' home life, their explanation of the spring, and Winnie's growing bond with the family (Chapters 6-12).

Introduction to the Foster family, the woods, and the initial encounter with the Tucks (Prologue to Chapter 5).

A 30-minute introductory lesson on identifying and extracting textual evidence from informational texts using a detective-themed approach.

A final assessment where students act as lead detectives, analyzing a detailed 'case file' passage and justifying their inferences with cited evidence.

Students tackle longer, more complex nonfiction passages, learning to connect multiple pieces of evidence to form nuanced inferences about cause and effect.

An introductory lesson on inferencing where students learn the 'Inference Equation' and practice identifying text evidence and background knowledge in short nonfiction contexts.

A set of differentiated resources for Chapter 1 of 'Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees of Gombe', focusing on comprehension and character emotions during Jane's first major encounter with chimpanzees in the African jungle.

A set of Valentine's Day themed ELA activities focused exclusively on Chapter 1: Danger from Jane Goodall's life, exploring her emotions and comprehension of her first close encounter with chimpanzees.

A creative writing lesson designed to ignite 5th-grade students' imaginations through high-interest story starters and structured plot planning. Students will use prompt cards to kickstart their narrative writing process in small groups.

A fast-paced reteach lesson focused on distinguishing between literal and nonliteral language through engaging short stories.

A resource kit for teachers to track and support student progress across three distinct tiers of mastery, specifically tailored for Narrative Writing skills.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the Latin root 'man/manu' (hand) through visual slides and practical word-building activities.