A focused study on the prefix 'RE-', the root 'GEO', and the suffix '-LESS' through the lens of Greek and Roman mythology. Students will read myth-inspired stories and complete activities to master these common word parts.

Day 2 of the Water Worlds unit. Students tackle longer informational texts and transition to using a Venn Diagram strategy to categorize similarities and differences in environmental zones, animal adaptations, and global importance.

A morning work resource focused on reading comprehension and multiple-choice practice within a space exploration theme.

A fast-paced, hands-on intervention lesson where students apply elaboration techniques to familiar, everyday topics like sports, food, and hobbies. Using a 'Detective' theme, students practice matching thin claims to thick evidence and explanations to build engagement and fluency.

A set of materials designed for small-group intervention focused on helping 4th-grade students elaborate on their informational writing about Revolutionary War Patriots. The lesson introduces the 'Draft Doctor' technique to expand simple sentences into detailed paragraphs using specific evidence and explanation starters.

A collection of 10 longer, more complex short stories designed for 3th-4th grade level readers. Focuses on identifying character, setting, and plot elements through multi-paragraph narratives and literal comprehension questions.

An explicit phonics lesson for 4th graders focusing on the r-controlled vowels er, ir, and ur through a detective-themed investigation.

An intensive 20-minute small group session focusing on the /er/ sound created by the 'Bossy R' (er, ir, ur) through studio-themed visuals, sorting, and gameplay.

A 45-minute lesson exploring the difference between literal and non-literal language through the lens of ancient myths and classic fables. Students will practice identifying and interpreting figurative expressions within narrative texts.

A comprehensive lesson on writing opinion pieces about favorite foods, designed for 4th-grade special education students with heavy scaffolding and visual supports.

A foundational lesson on decoding 2-3 syllable words with common prefixes (pre-, re-, un-) and suffixes (-er, -est, -ful) through a jungle expedition theme. Students will practice reading for automaticity and accuracy.

A hands-on literacy lesson where students act as architects to deconstruct and rebuild stories. Using visual and tactile mapping, students identify key story elements, sequence events, and analyze character motivations through the lens of structural design.

A collection of resources to help students track their progress and comprehension while reading a novel.

A fun, high-energy lesson focused on creative writing and parts of speech through a Spring Break-themed Mad Lib activity. Students will practice identifying nouns, verbs, and adjectives while sharing their excitement for the upcoming break.