Beginning uppercase letters with straight and slant starts: I, J, P, R, and B.
A creative writing lesson focused on descriptive narrative skills through a beach-themed story starter and illustration prompt.
The resolution of the mystery surrounding Herman E. Calloway and the stones, focusing on themes of legacy, belonging, and hope.
Bud's trek toward Grand Rapids, his encounter with Lefty Lewis, and his first introduction to the world of jazz musicians.
Follow Bud's journey to the library and Hooverville, exploring the social realities of the Great Depression and the importance of community.
Introduction to Bud Caldwell, the Amoses, and the initial escape from the Home, focusing on characterization and the 'Rules and Things' motif.
A comprehensive novel study for Lois Lowry's 'Number the Stars', focusing on historical context, literary devices, and character development in occupied Denmark.
Final mastery session focusing on full sentences, signatures, and club graduation.
Completing the uppercase alphabet with complex strokes: S, L, U, W, V, Y, Z, X, and Q.
Practicing uppercase letters with undercurve starts: T, F, H, K, M, and N.
Focusing on uppercase letters with oval starts: O, C, E, A, D, and G.
Mastering the tricky connections between letters like o, v, w, and b.
Practicing 'overcurve' letters and humps: n, m, v, x, y, and z.
Introducing tall 'upper loop' letters such as l, h, k, b, f, and e.
Focuses on 'downcurve' letters including a, d, g, q, and c.
Introduction to cursive posture, grip, and the basic 'undercurve' strokes through letters i, u, w, and t.
A grammar-focused lesson for 2nd graders to practice identifying articles, agent nouns, and comparative adjectives in sentences.
A comprehensive practice resource for Grade 2 students to master broad vowel sounds (a, o, u) and navigate the complexities of regular and irregular plural nouns through engaging safari-themed activities.
A week-long series of daily 'Do Now' activities focused on 3rd-grade informational text standards, including text evidence, vocabulary, and logical connections.
A week-long bell ringer series focusing on 3rd-grade informational text standards including key details, vocabulary, and logical connections.
A deep dive into the specialized vocabulary and figurative language used in a nonfiction text about honeybees, designed for 3rd-grade reading comprehension practice.
A comprehensive lesson where students learn to identify nonliteral language in literature and academic vocabulary in informational texts using a detective theme.
