A 3rd-grade grammar lesson focusing on the 'Double the Consonant' rule for CVC words when adding suffixes like -er and -est, featuring a detective-themed investigation.
Advanced word study focusing on syllable division rules, decoding strategies for 2-syllable words, and reading multisyllabic fluency.
A week of targeted CVC practice covering blending, initial and final consonant changes, and automaticity.
A series of decodable sentences and activities focusing on closed syllables, VCe patterns, r-controlled vowels, and specific glue sounds (ost, ild, ank, unk). Students will practice blending and reading these patterns in context.
A comprehensive progress monitoring set for vowel teams ai, ay, ee, ea, and oa. Includes student-facing reading and spelling materials along with teacher-facing scoring and dictation guides.
A 5-day intensive review of Closed, Open, Magic E, Vowel Team, Bossy R, and Consonant -le syllable types, designed for 20-minute intervention blocks.
A foundational lesson on common prefixes (un-, re-, pre-, dis-) where students act as 'Word Architects' to build and deconstruct words.
A lesson where students become 'Sense Seekers' to identify sensory language in descriptive text through a mystery-themed game.
A comprehensive introduction to vowel teams using a sports-themed approach. Students will identify, read, and write words with various vowel teams, ranging from simple one-syllable words to more complex two-syllable terms.
A lesson focused on the art of writing sincere thank-you letters, covering the essential components and the emotional impact of expressing gratitude.
In this lesson, students practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in non-fiction texts about natural disasters. They will use a graphic organizer to map out the structure of a passage about earthquakes.
A fast-paced, interactive game where students become 'Sensory Spies' to track down descriptive language in high-interest short story snippets. Students compete to identify sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures hidden within case files.
A phonics-focused lesson targeting the /ee/ sound spelled with 'ee' and 'ea' through an engaging deep-sea exploration theme. Includes a high-interest reading passage, word sorting activities, and instructional support.
A 3rd-grade explicit instruction lesson on finding text evidence, following the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' model. Students learn to use a five-step checklist to answer questions about deep sea exploration, focusing on identifying keywords and locating proof in the text.
A comprehensive phonics lesson for bilingual students focusing on the specific vowel contrasts of Long E/Short I and Short A/Short E through multisensory, UDL-aligned activities.
A scaffolded writing lesson designed to help students transition from research notes to a structured three-paragraph essay about the snow leopard. It includes a visual graphic organizer and a sentence-starter drafting sheet.
A lesson focused on transforming animal research notes into cohesive, descriptive paragraphs using structured writing supports like outlines and paragraph frames.
A language therapy lesson focused on using the comparative adjectives 'better' and 'worse' to express opinions about animals and food through structured sentence frames.
A focused lesson on irregular plural nouns that undergo vowel shifts, designed for 4th-grade students to master common internal spelling changes.
A collection of reading passages designed to help 3rd-grade students practice making inferences and identifying textual evidence. Includes 12 detailed passages with multiple-choice questions.
A comprehensive lesson on r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur) for 3rd-grade students, featuring a ranger-themed approach to "taming" the Bossy R. Includes direct instruction, blending practice, independent work, and formal assessment.
An advanced phonics lesson for 3rd grade focusing on multi-syllabic r-controlled vowel words, unstressed vowel sounds (ar, or as /er/), and adding suffixes to r-controlled base words.
A focused tool for tracking progress on Pre-Primer Dolch sight words, designed for easy assessment and data collection.
A comprehensive phonics lesson introducing the five r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur) through interactive forest-themed instruction and practice.