A comprehensive lesson on singular and plural nouns for 7th grade, focusing on irregular forms, compound nouns, and foreign-origin plurals.

A focused assessment on the first seven chapters of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, covering Brian's initial survival challenges, the plane crash, and his early encounters with the wilderness.

A comprehensive lesson on synonyms and antonyms featuring word exploration from foundational to advanced levels through labs, tasks, and games.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying and analyzing nine types of figurative language through tiered study guides and a visual reference sheet.

Students analyze two versions of the Snow White story to understand parallel plots, identifying how events in the Queen's journey occur simultaneously with Snow White's.

A literacy unit where students analyze traditional fairytales and collaborate to rewrite them through script-writing and dramatic play. Students explore character perspectives and alternative endings to strengthen comprehension and creative expression.

A comprehensive suite of data tracking tools for students to monitor their reading progress, including benchmark assessments and IMSE Orton-Gillingham concept checks from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

A lesson focused on school recycling, vocabulary development, and drawing conclusions for Earth Day. Students will engage with a reading passage and sequence cards to understand environmental impact.

Students learn to analyze characters, make evidence-based inferences, and synthesize story elements into summaries and themes using a detective-themed approach.

A deep dive into using word relationships and context clues to uncover the meaning of unfamiliar words. Students act as word detectives, searching for evidence in sentences to solve vocabulary mysteries through guided practice and independent evidence-gathering.

This lesson introduces students to identifying and distinguishing between cause-and-effect and problem-solution text structures using a high-interest passage about urban heat islands. Students will analyze the relationship between events and the methods used to solve environmental challenges.

A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details within narrative fiction through engaging short stories and structured analysis.

A comprehensive study of 'The Cruel Tribute', focusing on character trait analysis, textual evidence, and the motivations of heroes and villains in Greek mythology.

A lesson focused on identifying the features of autobiographical writing, including chronological text structure and first-person perspective.

A reteach lesson focused on RL.6.3, analyzing how dialogue, incidents, and decisions drive a story's plot and reveal character traits using a 'story mechanics' theme.

A 15-20 minute small group session for students at a higher 3rd-grade level, focusing on complex author's purpose and specific text features.

A 15-20 minute small group session for students approaching grade level, focusing on identifying the purpose of a persuasive text (to persuade).

A 15-20 minute small group session for students approaching grade level, focusing on identifying the purpose of a non-fiction text (to inform).

A 15-20 minute small group session for students approaching grade level, focusing on identifying the purpose of a fiction text (to entertain).

A lesson focused on identifying main ideas and supporting details to create concise summaries of informational texts.

Instructional materials for vocabulary acquisition (L.4) and figurative language mastery (L.5). Students complete a 'training camp' sequence including drills, circuit training, and a final championship assessment.

Instructional materials for mastering vocabulary acquisition (L.4) and understanding figurative language and word nuances (L.5). Includes direct instruction, hands-on practice, and a final summative assessment.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on historical informational texts, specifically targeting context clues and vocabulary acquisition skills.

A highly scaffolded lesson for 8th-grade Tier 3 students to analyze how authors use story elements to convey themes, featuring a step-by-step planning guide for comparing 'Tradition' and 'To the Lighthouse'.

A fast-paced 30-minute lesson focusing on the Greek root 'graph' (to write/draw), covering spelling rules for suffixes and cross-curricular application in science, math, and history.