A lesson focusing on using inference-based context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in short stories. Includes differentiated materials for various reading levels.
A lesson focused on analyzing Maya Angelou's poem 'I Love the Look of Words' through the lens of explicit details and inferences (Standard RI.5.1/RL.5.1). Students will read, annotate, and answer multiple-choice questions modeled after high-quality assessment formats.
A phonics lesson focusing on the long 'e' sound spelled with 'ee', 'ea', and 'ey' through an immersive visual scene.
An independent practice lesson where students read an adventure play and apply their skills in analyzing drama elements, vocabulary, and textual evidence.
A guided lesson featuring a mystery play where the teacher models how to analyze drama structures, use text evidence, and determine word meanings before students practice with guided support.
A comprehensive lesson designed to teach middle schoolers the art of constructive peer feedback using the 'Specific, Helpful, and Kind' framework to improve final projects.
A lesson focused on RI.3.8, teaching students to describe logical connections between sentences and paragraphs, such as comparison, cause/effect, and sequence.
This lesson focuses on analyzing theme, character actions, and point of view using the story 'Do Not Drop'. Students will demonstrate their understanding through AASA-aligned multiple-choice questions.
A comprehension-focused CFU using the story 'Something New' to assess Arizona 3rd grade standards RL.2, RL.3, and RL.6 through AASA-aligned multiple-choice questions.
A series of checks for understanding focused on Arizona Grade 3 standards RL.3.2, RL.3.3, and RL.3.6 using a narrative text about a magical dragon book.
A set of checks for understanding focused on Arizona 3rd grade ELA standards RL.2, RL.3, and RL.6, using the story 'A Little Help' to assess theme, character actions, and point of view.
A lesson focused on analyzing character traits, determining central messages, and distinguishing points of view using the story 'A Little Help'. Students practice applying RL.2, RL.3, and RL.6 standards through standards-aligned multiple-choice questions.
A reading comprehension practice session focused on the passage 'Picturing Our Planet', specifically targeting the understanding of how visual aids support textual information.
Students will rotate through 'detective stations' to practice using different types of context clues to solve word mysteries.