Focuses on encoding single-syllable 'ow' words with spelling dictation, word-building, and an interactive wilderness map-labeling task.
Assessment for 'Hunting for a Letterbox' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade standards RL.1 and RL.7 through AASA-aligned varied questions, including a character comparison chart.
Assessment for 'Ling’s First Day' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade standard RL.1 through AASA-aligned varied questions.
A second-grade grammar lesson focused on mastering parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives) through hilarious word-fill activities. Students learn definitions, sort words, and complete a collaborative 3-page Mad Lib story.
A third-grade reading and grammar lesson focused on identifying and understanding common contractions. Students read an engaging 5-page story about Zorb, an alien visiting Earth, and complete practice activities that reinforce how contractions are formed.
Assessment for 'Living with Lizards' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade informational text standards RI.1, RI.2, RI.4, and RI.9 through AASA-aligned varied questions.
Assessment for 'Rocks and Bones' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade informational text standards RI.1, RI.3, and RI.4 through AASA-aligned varied questions.
An interactive letter recognition lesson where kindergarteners help hungry letter monsters sort uppercase and lowercase letters. Includes playful sorting mats, cut-out letters, and a structured teaching presentation.
Focuses on reading and writing 'ow' words in context with an adventure story, sentence-building activities, and camp graduation.
Focuses on decoding single-syllable 'ow' words through blend-and-read practices, card-matching, and a wilderness campfire read-aloud.
This lesson scaffolds the Text Analysis Response (Part 3) of the NYS ELA Regents using Pearl S. Buck's "The Good Earth" from the August 2025 exam, providing bilingual paragraph frames and vocabulary supports for transitioning ELL students.
A mouth-watering introduction to paragraph writing using the classic Hamburger Model. Students learn to cook up perfect paragraphs with top buns (topic sentences), juicy fillings (supporting details), and bottom buns (concluding sentences), differentiated for grades 1-2 and 3-4.
A structured mini-lesson teaching students to identify character traits using the FAST framework (Feelings, Actions, Say, Thoughts). Includes a student-facing Case File graphic organizer with moderate support and a teacher guide with an exemplar key.
A comprehensive 10-week summer reading program designed for a rising 5th grader to maintain reading levels, boost fluency, and deepen comprehension through a 4-day-a-week structured routine.
An action-packed 10-week summer reading program styled as a Superhero Academy. Designed for rising second graders to supercharge their reading fluency, active retelling, and independent stamina.
A comprehensive 10-week summer reading program designed for rising second graders to boost fluency, comprehension retelling, and independent reading stamina through a camp-themed adventure.
A highly scaffolded phonics lesson for 1st-grade students focusing on the long 'a' sound spelled with 'ai' and 'ay'. Includes a decodable passage, comprehension worksheets, visual slides, and an in-depth teacher guide.
Assessment for 'The Three Brothers' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade standards RL.2, RL.4, and RL.5. Includes AASA-aligned question variations: Multi-select (Pick Two), Part A/Part B, and Hot Text.
Assessment for 'How Animals Got Their Beautiful Coats' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade standards RL.2, RL.4, and RL.5 through AASA-aligned varied questions, including Part A/Part B and hot text formats.
Assessment for 'Bouki Rents a Horse' focusing on Arizona 3rd grade standards RL.2, RL.4, and RL.5 through AASA-aligned varied questions, including Part A/Part B and hot text formats.
A complete escape room style activity featuring 15 clues hidden around the classroom. Students must decode phonics picture cards and unscramble letter tiles to move from one location to the next.
A focused lesson on the skill of paraphrasing, specifically centered on restating character dialogue in simpler terms. Includes a quartet of exit tickets designed for quick assessment.
A collection of resources for second-grade students to practice and master common phonics patterns, including digraphs and blends. Includes student word lists and a teacher assessment tracker.
Applying 'au' and 'aw' knowledge to sentence reading and a collaborative board game review.