In this lesson, students explore the building blocks of words (re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less, -er) and learn how adverbs of manner and time add detail to sentences, all while using context clues to solve linguistic mysteries.
Examining the suffix '-y' (full of/characterized by) to create descriptive adjectives with sensory-based games.
Discovering the suffix '-ly' (in what manner) to transform adjectives into adverbs through descriptive movement.
Learning the prefix 'pre-' (before) with a focus on preparation and sequence-based movement activities.
Exploring the prefix 'un-' (not/opposite) through comparative exercises and 'undoing' movement games.
Introducing the prefix 're-' (again/back) with activities focused on repetitive actions and visual modeling.
A foundational phonics lesson focusing on decoding multisyllabic words, including compound words, CVCVC 'rabbit' patterns, and VC/CV syllable divisions through an engaging garden-themed reading passage.
A focused exploration of the classic poem 'Mary's Lamb' by Sarah Josepha Hale, targeting literal comprehension and sensory imagery through engaging printable activities.
A short reading comprehension lesson focusing on social skills, sharing, and simple 'ch' blend words through a story about two friends at lunch.
A focused lesson on dividing multisyllabic nonsense words using Rabbit (VCCV) and Monster (VCCCV) syllable division patterns. Students practice identifying vowel-consonant patterns to decode unfamiliar words.
A high-energy, game-show-themed lesson focused on identifying consonant blends in single-syllable words. Students compete to match beginning, middle, and ending sounds in a Jeopardy-style format.
A foundational handwriting lesson focusing on lower-case letter formation using D'Nealian-style strokes on primary lines. Students practice tracing and independent writing for each letter of the alphabet.
A phonics-based card game lesson where students practice reading words with short vowels, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, and various affixes through an Old Maid style game called Losing Lizard.
Focuses on silent letter combinations including -igh, -ough, and the 'h' in ghost. Thematic elements include night-time forest patrolling and lantern light.
A comprehension lesson focused on the first book in the EJ12 Girl Hero series, where Emma Jacks must balance her school life and secret agent duties to save the polar ice caps.
A lesson focused on RI.3.2 (Main Idea and Key Details) using the inspiring biography of Bessie Coleman, featuring tiered reading passages for differentiated instruction.
A foundational phonics lesson focused on segmenting and blending CVC words using short vowel sounds. Includes hands-on flashcards and a teacher facilitation guide for small group instruction.
A lesson on sequencing chronological events in both fictional fairy tales and non-fictional biographies. Students analyze narrative arcs and life stages to determine the correct order of events through hands-on task cards.
A hands-on lesson focused on identifying and building Silent-e (Vce) syllables, contrasting them with closed syllables. Students use 'magic wands' to transform words and sort enchanted scrolls.
A set of resources for monthly progress monitoring of the Vowel-Consonant-e (Silent E) spelling pattern, including a comprehensive teacher tracker and a student-facing reading card.
A beginner-friendly lesson on the 'Somebody Wanted But So Then' summary strategy, featuring a real-life example and interactive templates.
A superhero-themed lesson introducing subject pronouns (he, she, they). Students learn how these pronouns 'power up' sentences by replacing repetitive nouns.