A comprehensive introduction to vowel teams using a sports-themed approach. Students will identify, read, and write words with various vowel teams, ranging from simple one-syllable words to more complex two-syllable terms.
A foundational phonics lesson focusing on identifying and reading words with the digraphs wh, sh, ch, and ck within a beach-themed narrative. Students will practice oral reading fluency and basic reading comprehension.
A first-grade lesson focused on identifying and using -ing words to describe ongoing actions through visual aids and reading.
A comprehensive lesson on using demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) through the lens of museum curators managing an exhibit. Students learn to distinguish between singular/plural and near/far objects.
The concluding phase of the routine, focusing on the final performance, the resolution of the novel's conflicts, and the lasting changes in Jake and the Applewhites.
The middle phase of the routine, focusing on the development of the play 'The Sound of Music' and the increasing cooperation between the eccentric family members.
The introductory phase of the daily routine, focusing on character introductions, the setting of Wit's End, and the initial clash of personalities between Jake and E.D.
A foundational lesson on common prefixes (un-, re-, pre-, dis-) where students act as 'Word Architects' to build and deconstruct words.
A phonics lesson focusing on the diphthong 'ow' as heard in 'clown' and 'town'.
A lesson where students become 'Sense Seekers' to identify sensory language in descriptive text through a mystery-themed game.
A lesson focused on the art of writing sincere thank-you letters, covering the essential components and the emotional impact of expressing gratitude.
In this lesson, students practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in non-fiction texts about natural disasters. They will use a graphic organizer to map out the structure of a passage about earthquakes.
A fast-paced, interactive game where students become 'Sensory Spies' to track down descriptive language in high-interest short story snippets. Students compete to identify sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures hidden within case files.
A Grade 2 literacy lesson focused on the long 'e' vowel teams 'ea' and 'ee' through a multi-page story, visual slides, and interactive practice.
A phonics-focused lesson targeting the /ee/ sound spelled with 'ee' and 'ea' through an engaging deep-sea exploration theme. Includes a high-interest reading passage, word sorting activities, and instructional support.
A 3rd-grade explicit instruction lesson on finding text evidence, following the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' model. Students learn to use a five-step checklist to answer questions about deep sea exploration, focusing on identifying keywords and locating proof in the text.
A vocabulary-focused lesson for 'One Well' that uses collaborative discussion and a matching gallery walk to help 3rd graders explore the science and global impact of water.
A vocabulary-focused lesson for 'The Hope Chest' that uses collaborative discussion and a gallery walk to help 4th graders predict word meanings through context clues related to the women's suffrage movement.
A comprehensive phonics lesson for bilingual students focusing on the specific vowel contrasts of Long E/Short I and Short A/Short E through multisensory, UDL-aligned activities.
A scaffolded writing lesson designed to help students transition from research notes to a structured three-paragraph essay about the snow leopard. It includes a visual graphic organizer and a sentence-starter drafting sheet.