Day 2 of the Water Worlds unit. Students tackle longer informational texts and transition to using a Venn Diagram strategy to categorize similarities and differences in environmental zones, animal adaptations, and global importance.

A morning work resource focused on reading comprehension and multiple-choice practice within a space exploration theme.

A lesson focused on developing neat handwriting and spacing skills through the transcription of a seasonal poem. Students analyze poetic structure while practicing their penmanship on specialized lined paper.

Students journey to the Sahara Desert to learn about the nomadic Tuareg people, making inferences about desert survival and predicting the arrival of life-sustaining water.

Students travel to the Andes Mountains in Peru to learn about traditional potato harvesting and weaving, practicing inferences about survival in high altitudes and predicting the steps of a cultural ceremony.

Students explore the vibrant floating markets of Thailand, using sensory details and cultural clues to make inferences and predict events in a nonfiction narrative.

A collection of 10 longer, more complex short stories designed for 3th-4th grade level readers. Focuses on identifying character, setting, and plot elements through multi-paragraph narratives and literal comprehension questions.

An intensive 20-minute small group session focusing on the /er/ sound created by the 'Bossy R' (er, ir, ur) through studio-themed visuals, sorting, and gameplay.

A 45-minute lesson exploring the difference between literal and non-literal language through the lens of ancient myths and classic fables. Students will practice identifying and interpreting figurative expressions within narrative texts.

A deep dive into figurative language from Chapter 6 of Peter Pan, focusing on the personification of Neverland and the use of similes to enhance narrative descriptions.

A foundational lesson on decoding 2-3 syllable words with common prefixes (pre-, re-, un-) and suffixes (-er, -est, -ful) through a jungle expedition theme. Students will practice reading for automaticity and accuracy.

A hands-on literacy lesson where students act as architects to deconstruct and rebuild stories. Using visual and tactile mapping, students identify key story elements, sequence events, and analyze character motivations through the lens of structural design.

A fun, high-energy lesson focused on creative writing and parts of speech through a Spring Break-themed Mad Lib activity. Students will practice identifying nouns, verbs, and adjectives while sharing their excitement for the upcoming break.

A small group lesson for Grade 3 students focusing on distinguishing between character traits and feelings using the characters of Wendy, John, Michael, Peter Pan, and Tinker Bell. Students will analyze these characters to identify permanent personality traits versus temporary emotional states.

This lesson focuses on identifying and pronouncing mixed s-blends (st, sp, sk, sl, sm, sn, sw) through engaging school and nature-themed reading passages and interactive slides.

A lesson focused on distinguishing between literal and non-literal language using fables and folktales as context for idiomatic expressions and figurative speech.

A literacy lesson centered around the classic Japanese folktale of Momotaro (Peach Boy), featuring a 4-person reader's theater script, a teacher's guide for performance, and a narrative mapping activity.

Distinguish myths from other story types and complete a final assessment on recounting and identifying central messages across different genres.

Explore folktales from West Africa featuring Anansi the Spider to understand stories from diverse cultures and how their messages apply universally.

Analyze 'The Ant and the Grasshopper' to see how specific story details and character choices work together to convey a central message.