A spelling unit for 4th graders featuring a mix of Revolutionary War vocabulary and frequently misspelled words, complete with comprehensive homework practice.

A week of daily bell ringers designed to reinforce core figurative language concepts (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, and idioms) through a scientific lab-themed analysis and application.

Students become 'Echo Agents' to master the TTQA (Turn The Question Around) technique, focusing on constructing strong oral responses by repurposing the wording of a question. This lesson emphasizes clear speaking, active listening, and the structural bridge between a question and its answer.

Students complete the 'Master Certification' post-assessment and celebrate their growth as investigators.

Comparing and contrasting different animal defense mechanisms across multiple short texts.

Synthesizing information to create concise summaries of animal defense strategies.