A grammar review lesson designed for 5th-grade ELLs (WIDA Level 4) focusing on regular and irregular past tense verbs, including the y-to-ied spelling pattern, framed around a time-travel detective theme.
An intensive 8-week morphological training course that guides students through advanced adjective, verb, adverb, and Greek/Latin derivational suffixes using a vintage laboratory theme.
A comprehensive assessment package for Pam Muñoz Ryan's Esperanza Rising, designed for 5th-grade students. Includes a 34-point student final test and a detailed teacher answer key with rubrics and exemplars.
A focused spelling lesson on the doubling rule for suffixes and the -ge/-dge ending rule, using a secret agent theme to engage students.
A complete Chapters 42-46 companion study for the climax and conclusion of Amal Unbound, featuring a 5-page student reading guide, a comprehensive teacher answer key, and a paper-saving student answer sheet.
A complete Chapters 37-41 companion study for the novel Amal Unbound, featuring a 5-page student reading guide, a comprehensive teacher answer key, and a paper-saving student answer sheet.
A comprehensive end-of-unit assessment for Pam Muñoz Ryan's Esperanza Rising, containing a 34-point student exam and a complete teacher answer key and grading guide.
A complete Chapters 31-36 companion study for the novel Knead, featuring a 6-page student reading guide and a comprehensive teacher answer key with discussion prompts and exemplar responses.
A comprehensive spelling unit for 4th-5th graders focusing on complex orthographic patterns, suffix rules, and vowel teams through a 'Word Works Lab' theme.
A comprehensive spelling unit for grades 4-6 focusing on essential spelling rules (drop final e, doubling, spelling patterns for ch/tch, ge/dge, and k/ck/ke) and morphology through 11 distinct suffixes. Includes a highly engaging student quest-themed workbook and a detailed teacher answer key and guide.
A creative Notice & Note sorting activity and comprehensive teacher guide based on chapters 1-40 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. Students analyze key fictional signposts and map them to critical moments in Minli's journey.
A mythical reading adventure lesson featuring 'The Obsidian Codex', designed for advanced readers (7th Grade Lexile 950L-1050L). Students analyze complex character motivations and solve high-level text puzzles.
A dynamic lesson where students research the history of their favorite snack and craft a persuasive pitch to 'sell' its greatness. Includes a research organizer, writing prompt, and presentation template.
A high-impact grade 5/6 reading comprehension lesson focused on masterfully navigating the gap between raw information and deep insight. Students utilize the Fact-So What-Therefore strategy to build logical, evidence-supported inferences while avoiding common pitfalls.
An engaging word study lesson focusing on tricky spelling patterns and suffixes including -cious, -tious, -cial, and -tial for 4th-6th grade students.
A highly focused, 20-minute introductory lesson designed for young beginner English Language Learners from Syria and DR Congo, centering on belonging, kindness, and writing practice within a supportive classroom community.
An immersive science fantasy reading comprehension lesson featuring a space-dinosaur adventure. Students read about a hidden atmospheric asteroid populated by bioluminescent prehistoric creatures and complete text-dependent analysis questions.
A mythical adventure reading lesson for Grade 3-4 (Lexile 600L-700L) featuring an engaging narrative, reading comprehension activities, and vocabulary support. Students join Pip the elf on a quest to restore the village Starstone.
A detailed literary exploration of Chapters 6-10 of Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting. Students analyze Winnie's reactions to the Tucks' messy, timeless lifestyle compared to her own orderly home, focusing on her growing internal choices and the concept of living outside the wheel of life.
A literary investigation of the prologue through chapter 5 of Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting. Students explore setting contrasts and the mysterious meeting between Winnie and Jesse, while teachers leverage structured scaffolds and checks for understanding.
A structured lesson focused on teaching middle schoolers the art of writing a single, high-impact informative paragraph. It features a detailed "Blueprint" graphic organizer and a diverse menu of high-interest writing prompts across science, history, technology, and life skills.
A comprehensive Wilson-aligned study of multisyllabic words and suffixes. Students practice syllable division using visual scooping and explore word meanings.
A structured mini-lesson teaching students to identify character traits using the FAST framework (Feelings, Actions, Say, Thoughts). Includes a student-facing Case File graphic organizer with moderate support and a teacher guide with an exemplar key.
A comprehensive reading comprehension and vocabulary study focused on the short story "Incomplete Report". Students will analyze key details, practice target prefix vocabulary (un-, in-, im-, dis-), and write evidence-based short responses.
An immersive, summer-themed lesson where students dive into figurative language by exploring and creating similes. This lesson includes an interactive slide deck, a detailed 45-minute lesson plan, a hands-on learning center sorting game, and a guided practice worksheet.
A comprehension check lesson based on an instructional text about planting, growing, and harvesting sunflowers. Students will practice identifying key details and defining text-dependent vocabulary.
A reading comprehension unit about the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the "Ghost Army") of World War II, focusing on analyzing key details in historical texts.
A comprehensive 10-week summer reading program designed for a rising 5th grader to maintain reading levels, boost fluency, and deepen comprehension through a 4-day-a-week structured routine.
A literature study lesson for 5th grade focused on analyzing character changes in Jacqueline Woodson's masterpiece Each Kindness. Students examine Chloe's transition from apathy to deep regret through textual evidence, thematic metaphors, and guided discussion.
A targeted visual intervention lesson designed for 4th-6th grade struggling readers to master key prefixes and suffixes. Students learn to dismantle complex words into their core components using an engaging garage workshop theme.
A vocabulary and grammar lesson based on Chapters 12-14 of The Hope Chest. Students analyze strong adjectives (sweltering, raucous, formidable, conspiratorial) using context clues, multiple-choice options, and a review of descriptive language in historical fiction.
A 5th-grade lesson on mastering direct quotes using the 'According to' introductory phrase, featuring an excerpt from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
A focused lesson on the skill of paraphrasing, specifically centered on restating character dialogue in simpler terms. Includes a quartet of exit tickets designed for quick assessment.
A lesson focused on Chapter 8 of Treasure Island, exploring Long John Silver's strategic leadership and Jim Hawkins' observations during a tense pirate mutiny.
A collection of resources for teaching chapters 19-25 of Amal Unbound, focusing on character evolution, the concept of the "debt trap," and literacy as power.
Students conclude the unit by sharing their experiences with the incoming class. They reflect on what they learned and provide helpful advice to help the next group of students succeed in this grade level.
A lesson designed to help 5th-grade students investigate the difference between plot and theme using a 'detective' framework. Students will learn to track character growth and conflict to uncover the universal message of a story.
A lesson exploring the life and legacy of Tye Leung Schulze, the first Chinese-American woman to vote, focusing on her work at Angel Island and her contributions to civil rights. Students will develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, and proofreading skills through a historical lens.
A comprehensive lesson teaching 5th-grade students how to navigate dictionary entries, understand multiple definitions, and use context clues to select the correct meaning. Includes a warm-up, direct instruction, and guided review of the Zheng He historical text practice.