A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details in nonfiction texts using a comparison of Giant Pandas and Red Pandas.

A 45-minute lesson focused on RI.4.8, where students learn to identify specific points an author makes and the reasons and evidence provided to support those points using a detective-themed investigation.

An introduction to Shakespeare's whimsical comedy for young readers, focusing on plot, characters, and the magical setting of the enchanted forest.

A cumulative review using narrative poetry or a short story where students synthesize their skills in plot analysis, character study, and multi-layered connections.

Analyzing how drama uses dialogue to drive plot elements and character interactions. Students make text-to-society connections by examining themes within a play script.

Exploring traditional literature (folktales) to identify universal plot patterns and how characters in legends undergo moral or physical changes. Focuses on text-to-text connections.

Introduction to plot architecture and character evolution using realistic fiction. Students map out the 'Rising Action' through 'Resolution' and track how characters react to conflict.

A set of resources designed to help parents understand and support their child's reading fluency progress at home, focusing on the balance between speed and accuracy.

This lesson guides students through an analysis of Día de Muertos, focusing on the cultural significance, historical roots, and identity-affirming power of the tradition. Students will practice synthesizing information from multiple paragraphs to construct a meaningful written response about resilience and memory.

A 20-minute collaborative small group session focusing on main idea, details, vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms), and critical thinking through a short weather passage.

A high-stakes reading game where students compete as jockeys to master multi-syllabic vocabulary and fluency through a horse-racing themed challenge.

Students analyze how characters take on leadership roles and gain confidence. They compare two stories where characters move from being followers to taking active responsibility.

Students explore how characters develop resilience and persistence. They analyze two stories where characters face repeated failure before finding a new path to success.

Students focus on how characters' perspectives shift from judgment to empathy. They analyze two stories where characters overcome initial biases to form new understandings.

A focused lesson designed to prepare 4th and 5th-grade students for the IAR Prose Constructed Response (PCR). Students will analyze character development across two texts and draft a comparative essay using a provided scoring rubric.

A high-energy basketball-themed vocabulary and fluency game for 4th and 5th graders, focusing on multi-syllabic word decoding and sentence completion challenges.