Students explore the differences between realistic fiction and biographies through the theme of perseverance, analyzing character traits and historical facts.

Students compare a traditional folk tale with an expository text about rabbits, focusing on plot elements versus factual information and text structures.

Day 2 focuses on Tier 2 academic vocabulary and using synonym, antonym, and example clues to find definitions. Students will practice MAP-aligned questions focused on sentence-level inference.

Day 1 focuses on multiple-meaning words (homographs) and using sentence-level context to identify which meaning is intended. Students will practice with words like 'bat', 'wave', and 'bark' using visual aids.

A 2nd-grade ELL lesson focusing on diphthongs (ou, ow, oi, oy) using the SWIRL framework (Speaking, Writing, Interaction, Reading, Listening) to build phonetic awareness and reading fluency.

A fun, dual-language introduction to short vowel CVC words through engaging stories and hands-on mini-books. Students will build phonics fluency and reading comprehension in both English and Spanish contexts.

A phonics-focused lesson for first graders to master CVC words with bilingual Spanish support to bridge vocabulary gaps. Students will explore sounds, write words, and connect meanings between languages.

Tracking tools for 5th grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (132 WPM), Winter (149 WPM), and Spring (162 WPM) trackers.

Tracking tools for 4th grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (115 WPM), Winter (133 WPM), and Spring (147 WPM) trackers.

Tracking tools for 1st grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Winter (37 WPM) and Spring (66 WPM) trackers. No Fall benchmark is typically assessed at this level.

Tracking tools for 3rd grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (87 WPM), Winter (110 WPM), and Spring (125 WPM) trackers.

A focused lesson on Chapter 19 of 'Because of Winn-Dixie', exploring Otis's backstory, his time in jail, and the deepening empathy Opal feels for him.

Tracking tools for 2nd grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (56 WPM), Winter (84 WPM), and Spring (101 WPM) trackers.

Students step into the wings of North Carolina's pollinators to write descriptive narratives from a unique point of view. This lesson combines biology and creative writing to master perspective and sensory language.

A comprehensive lesson on simple past tense verbs focusing on common irregular forms (be, have, do, run, swim, sit, go, eat, see) for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Includes visual instruction, reading practice, and application activities.

A reading comprehension lesson centered on a story about Beth and her diverse group of pets, focusing on identifying key details through "Wh-" questions.

A pair of phonics worksheets focusing on analyzing the 'ea' phonogram sounds and spelling patterns for the long 'a' sound.

A final evaluation and reflection session including the final assessment, feedback charts, and student-teacher goal reviews.