A comprehensive Wilson-aligned study of multisyllabic words and suffixes. Students practice syllable division using visual scooping and explore word meanings.

A structured mini-lesson teaching students to identify character traits using the FAST framework (Feelings, Actions, Say, Thoughts). Includes a student-facing Case File graphic organizer with moderate support and a teacher guide with an exemplar key.

A comprehensive reading comprehension and vocabulary study focused on the short story "Incomplete Report". Students will analyze key details, practice target prefix vocabulary (un-, in-, im-, dis-), and write evidence-based short responses.

An immersive, summer-themed lesson where students dive into figurative language by exploring and creating similes. This lesson includes an interactive slide deck, a detailed 45-minute lesson plan, a hands-on learning center sorting game, and a guided practice worksheet.

A comprehension check lesson based on an instructional text about planting, growing, and harvesting sunflowers. Students will practice identifying key details and defining text-dependent vocabulary.

A reading comprehension unit about the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the "Ghost Army") of World War II, focusing on analyzing key details in historical texts.

A comprehensive 10-week summer reading program designed for a rising 5th grader to maintain reading levels, boost fluency, and deepen comprehension through a 4-day-a-week structured routine.

A targeted visual intervention lesson designed for 4th-6th grade struggling readers to master key prefixes and suffixes. Students learn to dismantle complex words into their core components using an engaging garage workshop theme.

A vocabulary and grammar lesson based on Chapters 12-14 of The Hope Chest. Students analyze strong adjectives (sweltering, raucous, formidable, conspiratorial) using context clues, multiple-choice options, and a review of descriptive language in historical fiction.

A 5th-grade lesson on mastering direct quotes using the 'According to' introductory phrase, featuring an excerpt from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

A focused lesson on the skill of paraphrasing, specifically centered on restating character dialogue in simpler terms. Includes a quartet of exit tickets designed for quick assessment.

A lesson focused on Chapter 8 of Treasure Island, exploring Long John Silver's strategic leadership and Jim Hawkins' observations during a tense pirate mutiny.

A collection of resources for teaching chapters 19-25 of Amal Unbound, focusing on character evolution, the concept of the "debt trap," and literacy as power.

Students conclude the unit by sharing their experiences with the incoming class. They reflect on what they learned and provide helpful advice to help the next group of students succeed in this grade level.

A lesson designed to help 5th-grade students investigate the difference between plot and theme using a 'detective' framework. Students will learn to track character growth and conflict to uncover the universal message of a story.

A lesson exploring the life and legacy of Tye Leung Schulze, the first Chinese-American woman to vote, focusing on her work at Angel Island and her contributions to civil rights. Students will develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, and proofreading skills through a historical lens.

A comprehensive lesson teaching 5th-grade students how to navigate dictionary entries, understand multiple definitions, and use context clues to select the correct meaning. Includes a warm-up, direct instruction, and guided review of the Zheng He historical text practice.

A comprehensive final assessment for Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, focusing on character evolution, survival themes, and plot mechanics.