A high-stakes, data-driven execution plan for English 3 educators and administrators to bridge performance gaps before the STAAR assessment. Includes a comprehensive slide deck for administrative review and a tracking guide for implementation.

A fast-paced, engaging lesson focused on helping 3rd graders identify the central claim in argumentative texts using a detective-themed 'Claim Crusher' approach.

A fun and engaging Saint Patrick's Day lesson focused on building holiday-themed vocabulary through matching activities and visual puzzles.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on the three major spelling rules for adding suffixes to multisyllabic words: Silent-E, CVC Doubling, and the Y-to-I change. Students act as 'Suffix Spies' to decode and recode complex words.

A mini-lesson introducing the fundamentals of informative writing, framing the writer as a teacher who provides facts and clear explanations without personal opinion.

A week-long spiral review focused on textual evidence and domain-specific vocabulary through the lens of Arizona Social Studies.

A comprehensive set of activities for students to master the long e sound spelled with ee, ie, and i through word sorts, picture matching, and sentence practice.

Students learn to use their 'magic lens' to see everyday objects in new ways, introducing the concepts of similes and metaphors through imaginative play.

A writing-focused lesson where 3rd-grade students evaluate Ancient Rome's contributions to modern society, specifically comparing language and architecture to form and support an opinion.

A targeted reteach lesson for 5th-grade students to master identifying the main idea in informational texts, featuring a scientific discovery passage and a comparison between main idea and theme.

A competitive reading challenge inspired by basketball tournaments, featuring a point-based scoring system for different book types and a verification quiz for students to earn their points.

A focused lesson on Chapter 6 of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963', exploring character complexity, socioeconomic themes, and Byron's hidden sensitivity.

A flexible framework for assessing student comprehension and analysis of any fictional novel through open-ended questioning and critical reflection.

Students read about a student who finds an old sketchbook and discovers a talent for art to identify the theme of self-discovery.