A high-impact, 60-minute professional development session focused on evidence-based phonics instruction. Educators will explore the science of reading, practice explicit instructional routines, and leave with actionable strategies for the classroom.
A comprehensive MCAS-style reading and writing assessment focused on an informational text about beavers, designed to build stamina and test-taking skills for 3rd graders.
An introductory lesson on rhetoric through Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)", where students explore how audience, context, and genre shape rhetorical choices.
This lesson analyzes Chapter 2 of Just Mercy, focusing on how Stevenson develops his argument about individual agency and the inciting of change through knowledge and hope.
An introductory lesson on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, focusing on characterization, systemic injustice, and the power of hope in the Introduction and Chapter 1.
Students explore the world of correspondence in a classroom post office, practicing literacy and social-emotional skills by writing letters to their future selves as they prepare for summer transitions.
A lesson focused on building semantic networks by breaking down academic vocabulary into its architectural components: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will use visual word maps to connect word parts to meaning and usage.
A comprehensive lesson on adapting communication styles for older audiences, focusing on clarity, pacing, and respectful engagement. Students will learn practical strategies to bridge the generational gap in public speaking and presentations.
A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details using community helpers as the central theme, tailored for 2nd-grade ESL students at various WIDA proficiency levels.
A 50-minute comparison of The Great Gatsby and The Crucible, focusing on the themes of reputation, integrity, and the individual's struggle against societal expectations. Students analyze character motivations and write a synthesis paragraph.
A targeted lesson on Long I (igh, ie, y) and Long O (oa, ow, oe) digraphs using nature-themed vocabulary and decodable text.
This lesson introduces direct objects as the receivers of action in a sentence. Students will learn to identify the 'who' or 'what' that follows an action verb to find the direct object.
A Grade 7 science-fiction narrative exploring themes of isolation, discovery, and communication on a lunar outpost.
A Grade 4 reading comprehension lesson featuring a magical narrative about discovery and empathy.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade math review game designed as an island-themed scavenger hunt. Students solve task cards across all math domains to 'navigate' their way across the island.
A poetry analysis assignment set at a first-grade reading level focused on key figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Students decode a secret message about the importance of studying history to become future writers.
A lesson focused on making inferences using the story 'Where on Earth Is My Bagel?' with a specific focus on cultural setting and character motivations.
A 90-minute professional development session for K-8 teachers focused on vertical alignment of Arizona ELA standards, academic vocabulary, and transferable engagement strategies.
Tableau de bord de la progression spiralaire en grammaire, conjugaison, orthographe et lexique pour le cycle 3.
Détail des 15 unités d'apprentissage (3 par période) incluant la littérature, la compréhension, l'EDL et la rédaction.
Vue d'ensemble de l'année scolaire déclinée en 5 périodes, avec les œuvres littéraires de référence et les objectifs majeurs.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the plot, character development, and central themes of confidence, mentorship, and community in the film Akeelah and the Bee.
A lesson focusing on advanced suffix patterns including ci, ti, cious, tious, tial, cial, and al through a mysterious expedition story.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on Tae Kwon Do, designed for middle school students reading at a 4th-5th grade level. Students practice identifying explicit details and making inferences while learning about martial arts history and values.
A collection of hands-on activities focusing on the '-at' word family, including word building, sentence completion, and picture matching.
A deep dive into the many sounds of the '-ough' spelling pattern through a detective-themed investigation. Students will learn to identify and categorize the different pronunciations in context.
A set of resources covering the first six chapters of Aisha Saeed's novel Amal Unbound, focusing on literal recall and foundational comprehension.
A lesson designed for middle school students reading at a 5th-grade level, focusing on building inferencing skills through a short story about a first-time trip to New York City. The lesson includes a reading passage, a structured graphic organizer, and an answer key for teachers.
A deep dive into the opening chapters of 'All The Ways Home', exploring Kaede's emotional state, his relationship with his family, and the beginning of his journey to Japan.
A comprehensive graphic organizer set designed for middle school students reading at a 5th-grade level. The lesson focuses on informational text comprehension through the lens of video game development, covering main ideas, vocabulary, and questioning.
A comprehensive grade 1 literacy lesson focused on academic vocabulary through the lens of bird conservation and care. Students will learn to use Tier 2 words like 'provide', 'protect', and 'observe' while reading about how to support local bird populations.
A foundational vocabulary lesson focusing on common CVC and short-vowel words related to home life and family. Includes flashcards for visual learning and multiple practice sheets for handwriting and comprehension.
A phonics lesson for 2nd graders to distinguish between the voiced (vibrating) and unvoiced (whisper) 'th' sounds at the beginning and end of words. Students will engage with the 'Thunder and Thistle' theme to categorize words and practice pronunciation.