A reflective writing project where departing fourth graders write advice-filled letters to incoming students, practicing perspective-taking and descriptive narrative writing.

Day 12 of Unit 1, focusing on inferring themes in 'Scout's Honor' for Reading and drafting the climax of the Personal Narrative in Writing.

A hi-lo reading lesson featuring 'Glass Mirage,' a story about a teen who discovers a magical mirror. The lesson focuses on identifying symbolism, irony, and imagery to understand the theme of self-acceptance.

A comprehensive vocabulary lesson focused on matching complex terms with their definitions and using them in context-rich sentences.

Day 11 of Unit 1, focusing on using text evidence to support inferences in 'The Magic Marker Mystery' for Reading and mastering verb tense consistency in the Personal Narrative for Writing.

A student-led inquiry project for the end of the school year where 3rd-5th graders research and present a topic of personal interest. This project encourages independent research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills through a 'quest' for knowledge.

A reading and writing lesson focused on Aaron Judge's career and home run records, featuring a 4th-grade level biography and a structured paragraph organizer.

Day 10 of Unit 1, focusing on identifying personal narrative characteristics in 'The Magic Marker Mystery' for Reading and continuing the drafting process with a focus on pacing in Writing.

Day 9 of Unit 1, focusing on the close read of 'The Drive' for Reading and mastering dialogue punctuation for the Personal Narrative in Writing.

Day 8 of Unit 1, focusing on the first read of 'Hatchet' for Reading and practicing the 'Show, Don't Tell' strategy for characterization in the Personal Narrative for Writing.

Day 7 of Unit 1, focusing on making personal and textual connections in 'Red Scarf Girl' and drafting the rising action of the Personal Narrative.