Celtics Showdown Passage
An early 4th-grade level reading passage about a Celtics game, creatively integrating 15 vocabulary words from the Westward Expansion slide deck. Includes comprehension questions and a morphology-focused activity. Revised for better page flow and legibility.
Word Trek Slides
A comprehensive slide deck updated to reflect a basketball theme (Boston Celtics). Features all 15 vocabulary words with definitions, syllable breakdowns, and example sentences contextualized within a Celtics Game 4 scenario. Visuals have been transitioned to an emerald and gold color palette with basketball-themed icons. Revised for consistent affix definitions and visual uniformity.
Hoops Spelling Activity
A basketball-themed spelling worksheet where students practice word construction, syllable sorting, and proofreading using the Celtics-themed vocabulary. Revised for better layout and clarity.
Word Trek Answer Key
A comprehensive teacher answer key for the Great Word Trek materials, now updated to include the Celtics Showdown passage and activities. Covers syllable scooping, spelling sorts, and comprehension for both reading passages. Revised for layout and clarity.
Scooping Trail Worksheet
A phonics-based worksheet where students practice syllable scooping and identification (Prefix/Suffix, Open, Closed) for the 15 Westward Expansion vocabulary words.
Court Report Journal Writing
A creative writing worksheet where students act as a sports reporter, writing a news report about the Celtics game using vocabulary words. Includes a word checklist and headline space. Revised for better layout and clarity.
Westward Bound Passage
A reading passage about Westward Expansion designed for 3rd-4th grade, integrating 15 vocabulary words with comprehension questions focused on context and morphology.
Pioneer Journal Writing
A creative writing activity where students write a pioneer journal entry using Westward Expansion vocabulary, including a checklist for self-tracking. Revised for more writing space.
Spelling Stampede Activity
A spelling activity worksheet featuring word construction (morphology), syllable sorting, and a proofreading challenge for Westward Expansion vocabulary. Revised for better layout and more student work space.
