A collection of resources designed to help fifth-grade students develop their opinion writing skills through engaging prompts and structured feedback.

A scaffolded lesson designed to help students reflect on a pivotal moment of change. It includes a graphic organizer and a drafting sheet with heavy sentence starters to support narrative writing.

A lesson centered on the historic marathon record-breaking event, focusing on reading comprehension through 'Wh' questions and understanding the evolution of athletic performance.

A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing four common text structures (sequence, problem/solution, comparison, and cause/effect) using content about how brains work.

A comprehensive ELA curriculum review for 4th grade featuring a customizable Bingo game where students build their own boards using key terms from the year's units.

A mystery-themed lesson where 3rd and 4th grade students act as language detectives to identify and create metaphors while solving a narrative classroom puzzle.

An introductory lesson on similes and metaphors using a detective-themed 'Comparison Code' to help students identify and understand figurative language.

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 lesson focused on analyzing characterization using the STEAL method through close reading of a complex text. Students will identify text evidence and infer character traits.

A focused lesson on building thesis statements using the Topic + Claim + Reasons formula, specifically designed for 1:1 instructional settings.

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 lesson focused on character analysis for the novel 'The Devil's Arithmetic' by Jane Yolen, utilizing doodle-style visual note-taking to explore character traits and relationships.

A grammar and mechanics lesson focused on proofreading technical descriptions of famous inventions. Students identify and correct errors in spelling, capitalization, and verb tenses.

An introductory lesson to Jane Yolen's 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' focusing on character analysis and contrasting historical settings with 'Number the Stars.'

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.

The resolution of the mystery surrounding Herman E. Calloway and the stones, focusing on themes of legacy, belonging, and hope.

Bud's trek toward Grand Rapids, his encounter with Lefty Lewis, and his first introduction to the world of jazz musicians.

Follow Bud's journey to the library and Hooverville, exploring the social realities of the Great Depression and the importance of community.