A set of differentiated resources for Chapter 1 of 'Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees of Gombe', focusing on comprehension and character emotions during Jane's first major encounter with chimpanzees in the African jungle.

A set of Valentine's Day themed ELA activities focused exclusively on Chapter 1: Danger from Jane Goodall's life, exploring her emotions and comprehension of her first close encounter with chimpanzees.

A fast-paced reteach lesson focused on distinguishing between literal and nonliteral language through engaging short stories.

A resource kit for teachers to track and support student progress across three distinct tiers of mastery, specifically tailored for Narrative Writing skills.

A comprehensive 3-night homework sequence based on 'Ollie's Nightly Adventures'. Each grade level (K, 2, 4) has three distinct assignments focusing on character/setting, sequencing, and inference/summarization using the same story text for the week.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the Latin root 'man/manu' (hand) through visual slides and practical word-building activities.

The culmination of the sequence. Students use all the 'Building Block' skills to write a complete, structured paragraph on a topic of their choice with minimal scaffolding.

Focuses on the final part of the paragraph: the conclusion. Students learn to 'seal' their writing by restating their main idea in a new way and providing a final thought that protects the whole structure.

Focuses on the 'bridge' of the paragraph: the explanation. Students learn to explain why their evidence supports their main idea, using sentence frames like 'This shows that...' to build deeper meaning.

Focuses on the 'bricks' of a paragraph: evidence and supporting details. Students learn how to select relevant information and introduce it using formal evidence frames.

Focuses on the logical sequence of a paragraph. Students learn to use transition words to connect their foundation to their supporting details, ensuring the 'building' has clear paths and structure.