A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details in nonfiction texts using a comparison of Giant Pandas and Red Pandas.

An introduction to Shakespeare's whimsical comedy for young readers, focusing on plot, characters, and the magical setting of the enchanted forest.

A set of resources designed to help parents understand and support their child's reading fluency progress at home, focusing on the balance between speed and accuracy.

This lesson guides students through an analysis of Día de Muertos, focusing on the cultural significance, historical roots, and identity-affirming power of the tradition. Students will practice synthesizing information from multiple paragraphs to construct a meaningful written response about resilience and memory.

A 20-minute collaborative small group session focusing on main idea, details, vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms), and critical thinking through a short weather passage.

A high-stakes reading game where students compete as jockeys to master multi-syllabic vocabulary and fluency through a horse-racing themed challenge.

Students analyze how characters take on leadership roles and gain confidence. They compare two stories where characters move from being followers to taking active responsibility.

Students explore how characters develop resilience and persistence. They analyze two stories where characters face repeated failure before finding a new path to success.

Students focus on how characters' perspectives shift from judgment to empathy. They analyze two stories where characters overcome initial biases to form new understandings.

A focused lesson designed to prepare 4th and 5th-grade students for the IAR Prose Constructed Response (PCR). Students will analyze character development across two texts and draft a comparative essay using a provided scoring rubric.