Final review and assessment of Step 4.2 skills, including spelling dictation and sentence reading.

Fluency-focused activities and games to reinforce automaticity in reading VCe multisyllabic words.

Focus on complex 4.2 words containing blends and digraphs. Students practice reading and spelling words like 'stampede' and 'shrine'.

Introduction to two-syllable words containing one closed syllable and one VCe syllable. Students practice identifying syllable types and dividing words correctly.

An introduction to Book 3, focusing on Jack's growing anxiety about his friends 'outgrowing' the apocalypse and the initial mysterious signals from the outside world.

A lesson focused on identifying text structures using visual scaffolding, signal words, and sentence starters designed for English Language Learners.

A deep dive into Chapter 6 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', focusing on character motivations and the introduction of the Nightmare King's lore.

A collection of pet-themed literacy resources for a family literacy night, focusing on reading engagement, vocabulary building, and creative storytelling about animal companions.

A lesson focused on identifying the topic, main idea, and supporting details in non-fiction textbook chapters using a 'Textbook Trek' expedition theme.

A comprehensive lesson on crafting effective concluding paragraphs, focusing on restating thesis statements, summarizing main points without adding new info, and achieving the ideal length of 4-6 sentences.

A creative narrative writing lesson centered on the 100th day of school, featuring imaginative prompts that challenge 5th graders to think beyond the ordinary.