This 4-hour morning block introduces students to Tito Puente's legacy. It combines biographical reading, listening to Latin Jazz, and creative writing using similes and metaphors inspired by the rhythm of the timbales.
A fantasy-themed reading lesson focused on character motivations and cause-and-effect relationships through the story of a dragon with magic ink.
An exploration of Walt Disney's life and legacy, focusing on his perseverance and innovation. Students will engage with a complex informational text and demonstrate deep comprehension through evidence-based analysis.
A creative writing lesson focused on retelling or creating original fairy tales from two distinct character perspectives, emphasizing narrative structure and character voice.
A comprehensive spelling lesson focusing on a diverse set of 25 words, including multi-syllabic terms and varied vowel patterns. Includes instructional slides, practice worksheets, engaging activities, and assessments.
A lesson centered on the historic marathon record-breaking event, focusing on reading comprehension through 'Wh' questions and understanding the evolution of athletic performance.
A comprehensive literacy and history packet exploring Paul Revere's legendary journey through vocabulary building, close reading, and critical analysis.
A creative writing lesson that teaches 3rd-grade students how to replace flat 'Tell' sentences with descriptive 'Show' sentences using physical clues and actions.
A mystery-themed lesson where 3rd and 4th grade students act as language detectives to identify and create metaphors while solving a narrative classroom puzzle.
An introductory lesson on similes and metaphors using a detective-themed 'Comparison Code' to help students identify and understand figurative language.
A focused lesson on the first step of the EmPOWER writing method, teaching students how to analyze writing prompts to determine the required number of parts for their response.