An introductory lesson to multiple-meaning words using a detective theme to help students decode different definitions of the same word.

A focused look at Chapter 2 of 'In the Time of the Butterflies', exploring the girls' education at Inmaculada Concepción and Minerva's awakening to the reality of Trujillo's dictatorship through her friendship with Sinita.

A comprehensive strategic plan for the English Department focusing on Tier 1-3 instructional priorities, STAAR preparation, and progress monitoring.

Students will use a kid-friendly MCAS rubric to self-assess and peer-edit their work. The lesson concludes with a final polish of their essay to meet grade 4 expectations.

Using highly scaffolded sentence frames and an essay blueprint, students will draft their multi-paragraph response describing the relationship between Min and Grandpa.

Students will learn to select the 'best' evidence from the text to support their claims. They will use a graphic organizer to pair textual details with their own explanations.

Students will analyze specific moments in the text that illustrate the bond between Min and Grandpa. They will use a 'Relationship Radar' to track how their feelings and actions toward one another evolve.

Students will read 'The Red Junglefowl in the Fairy Teacup' and identify key character traits of Min and Grandpa using a visual character map. Focus is on initial interactions and the setting of the teacup gardens.

Students learn the art of informational reporting by creating a detailed entry for the 'Oddity Almanac,' focusing on research, engaging structure, and visual presentation.