A spelling unit for 4th graders featuring a mix of Revolutionary War vocabulary and frequently misspelled words, complete with comprehensive homework practice.

Students become 'Echo Agents' to master the TTQA (Turn The Question Around) technique, focusing on constructing strong oral responses by repurposing the wording of a question. This lesson emphasizes clear speaking, active listening, and the structural bridge between a question and its answer.

Students will explore the historical context of the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, practice identifying central ideas and supporting details, and complete a STAAR-formatted assessment.

Comparing and contrasting different animal defense mechanisms across multiple short texts.