Students synthesize their learning to proofread complex professional proposals. They develop a personal 'watch list' and learn cognitive strategies to bypass 'autocorrect' thinking during the editing process.
An analysis of character traits through the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, focusing on how extraordinary circumstances reveal inner qualities.
A comprehensive phonics lesson for bilingual students focusing on the specific vowel contrasts of Long E/Short I and Short A/Short E through multisensory, UDL-aligned activities.
A language therapy lesson focused on using the comparative adjectives 'better' and 'worse' to express opinions about animals and food through structured sentence frames.
A comprehensive prep lesson for the TSIA2 ELAR exam, focusing on reading comprehension, sentence revision, and information/ideas strategies.
An advanced phonics lesson for 3rd grade focusing on multi-syllabic r-controlled vowel words, unstressed vowel sounds (ar, or as /er/), and adding suffixes to r-controlled base words.
A focused tool for tracking progress on Pre-Primer Dolch sight words, designed for easy assessment and data collection.
A deep dive into James Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues,' focusing on character dynamics, the symbolism of jazz, and the redemptive power of art in 1950s Harlem.
A comprehensive phonics lesson introducing the five r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur) through interactive forest-themed instruction and practice.
A comprehension assessment focused on the initial chapters of 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring dual perspectives, character motivations, and key plot points between Bryce and Juli.
A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.
A comprehensive collection of 10 word search puzzles focusing on commonly confused words (homophones and near-homophones). Designed to improve vocabulary recognition and spelling through engaging "Case File" themed activities.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of William Kamkwamba's memoir about building a windmill in Malawi.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of the dual-narrative memoir about a life-changing pen pal relationship.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Reyna Grande's memoir about her journey from Mexico to the United States.