A lesson focused on the final chapters of 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, exploring August's character transformation and the overarching themes of courage and kindness during the nature retreat and the end of the school year.

A lesson covering Part 7 (Miranda) and the beginning of Part 8 (August) of the novel Wonder, focusing on Miranda's internal conflict and the transition to the 6th grade nature retreat.

A focused look at Part 5 of 'Wonder', exploring Justin's unique perspective, narrative voice, and his protective role within the Pullman family circle.

Mastering Latin roots related to doing and writing: fac/fic/fact (to make/do) and scrib/script (to write).

Mastering Latin roots related to leading and following: duc/duct (to lead) and sequ/secut (to follow).

Mastering Latin roots related to carrying and pulling: port (to carry) and tract (to pull).

Mastering Latin roots related to writing: graph (to write) and scrib/script (to write).

Focuses on two-syllable words containing 'ar' and 'or' r-controlled syllables, culminating in passage reading.

Focuses on one-syllable r-controlled words with 'ar' and 'or', including sound drills and sentence reading.

A lesson focused on sequencing events from the humorous story 'Paint It Purple'. Students will identify the order of objects the girl paints throughout the book.

A high-energy, arcade-themed phonics game where students master CVC words and progress to complex consonant blends like str, tr, er, ing, and qu. Students will identify, read, and write words to earn points in a competitive or collaborative setting.

A comprehensive review of the five informational text structures using an architectural blueprint theme. Students learn to identify structures through signal words and graphic organizers.

A foundational phonics lesson focused on decoding one and two-syllable closed words. Students practice phoneme-grapheme mapping with Elkonin boxes and build fluency through targeted reading passages.

Mastering Latin and Greek roots related to writing and drawing: scrib/script (to write) and graph (to write or draw).

Mastering Latin roots related to movement and force: port (to carry) and tract (to pull).

A focused literacy lesson for 5th graders targeting short 'a' and short 'o' vowel sounds through a mystery-themed reading passage and assessment. Students will practice identifying these sounds in multisyllabic words while developing comprehension skills.

A lesson exploring the differences between short and long vowel sounds through a nautical-themed voyage. Includes direct instruction on vowel patterns and interactive practice.

Mastering Latin roots related to communication and listening: dict (to say) and aud (to hear).

Mastering Latin roots related to viewing: spect (to look) and vid/vis (to see).

A focused lesson assessing comprehension of Part 6 of 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, covering August's experience with hearing aids and the pivotal nature retreat.

A high-engagement punctuation and mechanics lesson where students become detectives solving 'crimes' of missing commas and misplaced periods in high-interest narratives.

A lesson focused on crafting strong persuasive arguments about recycling, specifically helping ELL students develop topic sentences and clear supporting reasons.

A lesson focused on identifying and tracking character habits in the novel 'Two Roads', helping students understand how recurring actions reveal personality and values.