Focuses on the 1-1-1 doubling rule for adding suffixes -ed and -ing. Students will read about Edwin's busy day, practicing words like 'dropped', 'jogging', 'tripped', and 'sitting' while building vocabulary for words like 'exhausted'.
A comprehension lesson focused on Chapter 13 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', where students analyze setting, character teamwork, and a major plot turning point involving a radio signal.
Students will dive into Chapter 13 of 'The Nightmare King' to identify key plot details using the 5 W's strategy at a Grade 3 reading level.
A foundational phonics lesson focusing on short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) and high-frequency sight words using an adventure-themed "Vowel Valley" concept.
A foundational literacy lesson focusing on short vowel sounds and high-frequency sight words through an engaging 'nature expedition' theme. Students will identify vowel sounds in CVC words and practice common sight words.
Students explore vocabulary from the picture book 'The Wombats Go Wild for Words' by identifying synonyms and antonyms using a graphic organizer. This lesson builds 2nd-grade language skills through character-driven word exploration.
Students practice reading comprehension and narrative sequencing by ordering sentences from Aesop's classic fable of the boy who cried wolf. The lesson includes a visual storytelling presentation, printable sentence strips for tactile learning, and a follow-up writing activity.
A 3rd-grade ELA lesson focused on reading a narrative passage and answering comprehension questions in the style of the NYS ELA exam. Students explore the theme of overcoming a challenge through the story of a girl facing her fear of the high dive.