A 30-minute introductory lesson on identifying and extracting textual evidence from informational texts using a detective-themed approach.

A final assessment where students act as lead detectives, analyzing a detailed 'case file' passage and justifying their inferences with cited evidence.

Students tackle longer, more complex nonfiction passages, learning to connect multiple pieces of evidence to form nuanced inferences about cause and effect.

An introductory lesson on inferencing where students learn the 'Inference Equation' and practice identifying text evidence and background knowledge in short nonfiction contexts.

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 creative writing lesson designed to ignite 5th-grade students' imaginations through high-interest story starters and structured plot planning. Students will use prompt cards to kickstart their narrative writing process in small groups.

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 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.