A lesson focused on identifying logical flow and transition markers to reorder scrambled paragraphs into a cohesive narrative or informational text.

A reading intervention lesson focused on story comprehension using a maze assessment format, where students select the correct word to complete a narrative.

The introductory unit focusing on short vowels, consonant blends, and foundational fluency routines.

A comprehensive catch-up module for students joining mid-read of Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'The Water Dancer', focusing on the first 25 chapters. It covers the complex social hierarchy, the protagonist's journey, and the supernatural elements of 'Conduction'.

A 45-minute "Book Tasting" style activity where students act as intelligence officers to investigate and evaluate potential novels through cover analysis, blurb reconnaissance, and first-page 'wiretaps'.

A deep dive into the historical and cultural context of the supernatural in Shakespeare's plays, exploring the societal fears, royal obsessions, and dramatic techniques of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.

A focused independent practice session where students analyze short stories and fables to identify themes, summarize plots, and demonstrate comprehension using the RACE writing strategy.

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 lesson focused on analyzing how individual scenes and chapters contribute to the overall structure and development of a story's plot, setting, and theme.

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).

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.

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 comprehensive review of the five primary informational text structures: description, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast. Students identify signal words, analyze short passages, and use graphic organizers to map text relationships.

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).