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 investigate idioms and use synonym clues within sentences to determine meaning, featuring a collaborative card sort activity.

An assessment unit for the first six chapters of Esperanza Rising, focusing on the transition from a life of privilege in Mexico to the flight toward California.

A comprehensive exploration of the plot and themes of Esperanza Rising, focusing on chapter-by-chapter summaries with bilingual support to deepen comprehension of Esperanza's journey from wealth to hard-won resilience.

Tracking tools for 5th grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (132 WPM), Winter (149 WPM), and Spring (162 WPM) trackers.

Tracking tools for 4th grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (115 WPM), Winter (133 WPM), and Spring (147 WPM) trackers.

Tracking tools for 1st grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Winter (37 WPM) and Spring (66 WPM) trackers. No Fall benchmark is typically assessed at this level.

Tracking tools for 3rd grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (87 WPM), Winter (110 WPM), and Spring (125 WPM) trackers.

A focused lesson on Chapter 19 of 'Because of Winn-Dixie', exploring Otis's backstory, his time in jail, and the deepening empathy Opal feels for him.

Tracking tools for 2nd grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (56 WPM), Winter (84 WPM), and Spring (101 WPM) trackers.

A comprehensive lesson on using articles (a, an, the) correctly, focusing on vowel/consonant sounds and definite vs. indefinite contexts for 5th graders.

A lesson where students become 'Lexicon Detectives' to uncover the meaning of challenging words using specific context clue strategies like synonyms, antonyms, and logic.

A lesson focused on uncovering deeper meanings in fiction through inference and theme identification using a 'detective' aesthetic.

A comprehensive ELA lesson focused on the digestive system, targeting context clues, cause and effect, and main idea through EOG-style informational texts. Students will analyze complex physiological processes while practicing critical reading strategies.