Students explore the concept of conflict, identifying internal and external types and brainstorming specific problems for their own stories.

A targeted reteach lesson designed to help students master the distinction between sentence fragments and complete thoughts. The lesson uses themes of community and history to provide high-engagement practice in identifying and revising grammatical errors.

A lesson exploring the symbolism of the hamper in Rex Ogle's memoir, focusing on how physical objects represent memory and family legacy. Students will analyze the book's circular structure and write a thematic essay.

A lesson exploring the theme of education as a tool for survival and growth in Rex Ogle's memoir 'Abuela, Don't Forget Me'. Students will analyze how school and personal wisdom provide hope and a path forward.

A spelling assessment for Unit 9 Lesson 14 focusing on words with "ph", "gh", and "f" sounds, along with common homophones and multi-syllabic words.

A comprehensive assessment focused on identifying main ideas and supporting details across four diverse informational passages covering history and science.

A focused lesson on identifying main ideas and supporting details using a fascinating text about deep-sea exploration and bioluminescence.

This lesson provides a comprehensive 50-point rubric and student-facing checklist for 'The Sequel' group project, focusing on literary evidence, character evolution, and creative multimedia companion pieces.

A social-emotional and ELA lesson for Grade 5 ELL students to explore and apply the EL Education habits of character, focusing on being an ethical person and an effective learner.

A lesson focused on the two core pillars of a successful Socratic Seminar: grounding claims in textual evidence and propelling dialogue through open-ended questioning. Students will learn to move beyond simple 'yes/no' answers to deep, evidence-based inquiry.

A study of roots -duce/-duct (to lead) and -ced/-cess/-ceed (to go). Students will explore how these roots build vocabulary related to movement and guidance through research tasks and puzzles.

A foundational phonics lesson focusing on decoding multisyllabic words, including compound words, CVCVC 'rabbit' patterns, and VC/CV syllable divisions through an engaging garden-themed reading passage.

A hands-on literacy lesson where students build complete sentences using high-frequency Dolch sight words and common action verbs with visual scaffolding.

A focused exploration of the classic poem 'Mary's Lamb' by Sarah Josepha Hale, targeting literal comprehension and sensory imagery through engaging printable activities.

A cumulative EOG-style practice assessment centered on the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, testing all targeted reading skills.

A deep dive into the Venus Flytrap, a plant native only to the Carolinas, providing a mixed-skill review of inference, traits, and structure.