A hands-on phonics lesson focused on identifying and reading CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words through a collaborative classroom game. Students practice fluency and word recognition while covering the entire alphabet.
A phonics series focusing on vowel spelling patterns (long 'i', long 'o') through the lens of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
A multi-day ELA project for 2nd graders to practice narrative writing, sensory details, and sentence expansion through a creative travel journal format.
A roadmap for the second half of the year, moving into complex vowel patterns, advanced comprehension, and research-based inquiry aligned with 1st Grade TEKS.
A foundational lesson for 1st grade students to distinguish between past and present tense using time markers and verb endings. Students will learn to identify 'now' versus 'before' through interactive slides, visual aids, and hands-on practice.
A lesson designed for emerging Multilingual Learners to practice vocabulary in context and sequencing through an engaging story about Earth Day and a park cleanup. Students will learn facts about the environment while building narrative comprehension skills.
A literacy unit where students analyze traditional fairytales and collaborate to rewrite them through script-writing and dramatic play. Students explore character perspectives and alternative endings to strengthen comprehension and creative expression.
Second day of the Grammar Lab focusing on regular and irregular past tense verbs through sorting and sentence building.
A comprehensive suite of data tracking tools for students to monitor their reading progress, including benchmark assessments and IMSE Orton-Gillingham concept checks from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Teaches students to use context clues for homophones and explore reference tools like dictionaries and glossaries, aligning with TEKS 1.3B and 1.3D.
Covers real-life word examples, shades of meaning (connotations), and understanding idioms and nonliteral phrases through context, aligning with TEKS 1.3B.
Focuses on identifying synonyms and antonyms and using context clues to find words that best fit a sentence, aligning with TEKS 1.3B.
A fun, interactive memory game designed to help students master high-frequency sight words through color-coded matching cards.
Day 1 focuses on identifying the specific purpose of lists and signs/posters in everyday contexts.
A creative storytelling lesson where students use paper puppets to explore how a story changes when told through the eyes of a secondary character.
A phonics lesson focusing on identifying and using three-letter blends (scr, str, shr, spl, spr, squ, thr) through hands-on matching and reading comprehension.
A 5th grade mission investigating deep space exploration, focusing on advanced telescopes, distant galaxies, and the scientific methods used to study the universe.
A 4th grade deep dive into the history of space travel and the future of Mars exploration, focusing on detailed analysis and critical thinking.
A 2nd grade exploration of the solar system and astronaut life, helping students develop reading stamina and structured comprehension skills.
An introductory space exploration lesson for Kindergarteners focusing on basic concepts like the sun, moon, and stars through simple text and visual engagement.
A reading comprehension lesson centered on the book Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel, focusing on identifying key story elements using WH-questions.
Students learn to identify similarities and differences between two stories by reading about a beach trip and a lake trip, then completing a sorting activity.
A 30-minute small group lesson focused on decoding three-syllable words using the chin-drop method and syllable mapping. Includes modeling, guided practice, and independent application activities.
An interactive lesson reviewing context clues, multiple-meaning words, and affixes through a "Museum Mystery" theme tailored for Indiana IREAD-2 preparation.
A detective-themed lesson for 2nd graders focusing on identifying synonyms and antonyms within sentence contexts, aligned with Indiana IREAD-2 standards. Students take on the role of 'Word Detectives' to solve linguistic mysteries.
A comprehensive phonics lesson introducing the 'ai' and 'ay' spellings for the long /ae/ sound, including tricky word practice and decodable reading.
A comprehensive week of instruction covering the introduction of ai and ay, multisensory practice, heart words, and connected text reading.