A lesson focused on integrating information from text and illustrations (maps and photographs) to understand where, when, why, and how key events occur in the history of Yellowstone National Park.

Students will learn to use simple present tense verbs correctly, focusing on subject-verb agreement for singular and plural nouns.

Applying common suffixes (-s, -es, -ed, -ing) and mastering spelling rules like doubling consonants and dropping the silent e.

Exploring common vowel teams like ai, ay, ee, and ea, and understanding how vowel combinations create long vowel sounds.

Learning the role of silent e in changing vowel sounds from short to long, focusing on common CVCE patterns.

Developing proficiency with consonant blends (bl, st, fr) and digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh) to decode and spell more complex single-syllable words.

Mastering short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) through CVC word construction, reading fluency with simple decodable text, and basic spelling patterns.

A celebratory final session where students demonstrate their 'Master Pathfinder' skills and receive recognition for their growth in thinking and English.