Focuses on Latin roots: gress- (go/step), rupt- (break), tract- (pull/draw), and mot- (move).
In this lesson, students will master the "y to i" spelling rule when adding inflectional endings (-s, -es, -ed) to words ending in consonant-y, through a focused safari-themed expedition.
A focused lesson on the first step of the EmPOWER writing method, teaching students how to analyze writing prompts to determine the required number of parts for their response.
A hands-on mystery writing and logic lesson where students analyze evidence and use deductive reasoning to solve 'The Case of the Missing Mascot'. Students will learn the difference between observation and inference while building a persuasive case against a suspect.
A comprehensive ELL lesson focused on mastering Tier 2 vocabulary through context clues and improving writing through editing and proofreading. Students explore an urban mystery while developing essential language skills.
A grammar and mechanics lesson focused on proofreading technical descriptions of famous inventions. Students identify and correct errors in spelling, capitalization, and verb tenses.
A comprehensive writing packet for 4th-grade MLLs to guide them through a 5-paragraph essay comparing life on Earth vs. life in space. The lesson includes a scaffolded workbook and a teacher facilitation guide.
A creative writing lesson focused on descriptive narrative skills through a beach-themed story starter and illustration prompt.
Final mastery session focusing on full sentences, signatures, and club graduation.
Completing the uppercase alphabet with complex strokes: S, L, U, W, V, Y, Z, X, and Q.
Practicing uppercase letters with undercurve starts: T, F, H, K, M, and N.
Focusing on uppercase letters with oval starts: O, C, E, A, D, and G.
Beginning uppercase letters with straight and slant starts: I, J, P, R, and B.
Mastering the tricky connections between letters like o, v, w, and b.
Practicing 'overcurve' letters and humps: n, m, v, x, y, and z.
Introducing tall 'upper loop' letters such as l, h, k, b, f, and e.
Focuses on 'downcurve' letters including a, d, g, q, and c.
Introduction to cursive posture, grip, and the basic 'undercurve' strokes through letters i, u, w, and t.
Exploring the stages of grief, Jess's growth, and the final act of building the bridge to honor Leslie's legacy.
Analyzing the shift in tone as the rain starts, the trip to Washington, and the tragic climax of the novel.
The creation of Terabithia, the dynamics of school life with Janice Avery, and the deepening bond between the two protagonists.
Introduction to Jess Aarons, the race, and the arrival of Leslie Burke, focusing on establishing character motivations and initial impressions.