A 5th-grade MCAS-aligned ELA review focusing on environmental protection. Students read two informational passages about ocean plastic solutions, answer multiple-choice questions, and write a comparative open response.

A 5th-grade ELA lesson focused on comparing and contrasting character experiences through two realistic fiction passages about overcoming challenges. Students will practice MCAS-style multiple-choice and open-response questions.

A comprehensive Grade 5 ELA review focused on analyzing character growth and transformation. Students will read three unique short stories and practice writing evidence-based responses using a structured claim-evidence-conclusion format aligned with MCAS expectations.

A lesson introducing various suffixes through the lens of women's lacrosse, featuring word analysis and a six-paragraph reading passage.

A collection of visual anchor charts and notebook inserts to help students master common spelling rules including the FLOSS rule and the C/K/CK spelling choice.

A lesson focused on comparing and contrasting two non-fiction texts about animal migration, designed with accessible reading levels for 5th-grade students.

A lesson exploring how authors use everyday objects to represent deeper abstract ideas, helping students decode layers of meaning in literature.

A full-length practice experience featuring an informational passage, tiered evidence-based questions, and a narrative writing task.

A strategy-focused guide to help students master EBSR questions and vocabulary in context through the lens of a detective's investigative blueprint.

Five days of quick ELA warm-ups to build stamina and recall for key test-taking strategies and vocabulary skills.

In this lesson, students become 'Plot Investigators' to distinguish between a story's topic and its main idea. Using mystery-themed tools like a 3-2-1 countdown and the RACES writing strategy, students will learn to extract key evidence from fables and short stories to construct well-supported thematic statements.

A focused look at Chapter 19 of The Westing Game, exploring Crow's internal struggle, the evolving partnership between Denton and Chris, and Turtle's stock market strategy.

A lesson focused on teaching students how to write compelling book reviews by using specific transition phrases to connect their opinions with text-based evidence.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying and fixing sentence fragments using visual supports, color-coding, and step-by-step practice tailored for neurodivergent learners.

A foundational grammar lesson focusing on sentence structure through visual scaffolds and color-coding. Students learn to identify fragments, complete sentences, and run-ons using a 'Construction' metaphor.

A lesson focused on identifying the main idea or theme of a story by analyzing character growth and turning it into a universal life lesson supported by evidence.

A high-energy station rotation review focusing on identifying theme and main idea in various text types, designed for 5th-grade MCAS preparation with a spy-themed mission.

The resolution of Jackson's journey and the culminating creative project. Reading chapters 40-52.

Tensions rise and truths are revealed in chapters 31-40.

Jackson struggles with his family's financial situation and the "car years" as he reads chapters 14-26.

Jackson encounters Crenshaw's return and recalls the first "car year" memory. Reading chapters 1–13.

A comprehensive 50-question assessment designed to evaluate student readiness for 6th grade across Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. includes multiple question formats and a detailed answer key.

A comprehensive lesson on distinguishing between facts and opinions using relatable topics like daily routines, sports, and animals. Includes interactive slides, differentiated practice, and formative assessments.

An introductory lesson on creative writing that explores the differences between prose and poetry, defines plot and theme, and introduces literary devices like metaphors.

A lesson focusing on consonant-le syllables (Wilson 6.4), including mixed review and the silent-t -stle pattern. Students will practice syllable division and reading fluency.

In this activity, students will evaluate the different ways to handle money—spending, saving, and investing—by matching persuasive arguments with supporting evidence. Students will practice identifying claims and the reasoning that backs them up within a financial literacy context.

A Grade 6 ELA practice session featuring a multi-page realistic fiction passage and MCAS-style multiple-choice assessment items to build test-taking stamina and comprehension skills.

A detective-themed lesson focusing on three tricky homophone pairs: witch/which, led/lead, and break/brake. Students will identify meanings through context and practice using them correctly in sentences.

A lesson exploring the biography of NFL player Dion Lewis, focusing on character traits, resilience, and identifying words with suffixes.

Students step into the role of entrepreneurs, inventing a product and crafting a persuasive pitch using ethos, pathos, and logos to win over a panel of investors.

A cooperative storytelling lesson where students use mystery bags and 'traveler' prompts to build collective narratives, enhancing vocabulary and sequencing skills.

A focused study on multisyllabic words containing the 'oi' and 'oy' vowel teams, focusing on decoding and spelling patterns.

A lesson focusing on reading comprehension through a sports recap of a Celtics vs. Timberwolves game, featuring vocabulary building with suffixes and syllable division, and an extension piece on NBA standings and MVP races.

A Tier 2 small group intervention focused on RI.5.6, teaching students to analyze how point of view and perspective shape informational texts by examining word choice, tone, and omitted details. Students compare two accounts of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone to identify author bias.

A Tier 2 small group intervention focused on RI.5.6, where students analyze two different perspectives on a local community issue. The lesson includes direct instruction on identifying point of view through word choice and a comparative analysis of paired texts.

A high-intensity Tier 2 intervention focusing on identifying and mapping multiple text structures within a single informational passage. Designed for NC EOG preparation, this session moves beyond isolated identification to synthesis and evidence-based mapping.

A Tier 2 small group intervention focused on RL.5.5, helping students understand how chapters, scenes, and stanzas build the overall structure of a text through the lens of 'Structure Architects'.

An advanced informational text packet exploring bee biology, pollination, and hive hierarchy.

A foundational literacy packet focused on simple sentences and key details about honeybees.

A reading comprehension packet focused on the roles of bees in a hive and their life cycle.