Sentence structure fundamentals, subject-verb agreement, and precise usage of parts of speech including pronouns, conjunctions, and adjectives. Targets technical accuracy through mastery of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and verb mood.
Focuses on silent letter combinations including -igh, -ough, and the 'h' in ghost. Thematic elements include night-time forest patrolling and lantern light.
A mini-lesson focused on the mechanics and craft of writing dialogue to enhance storytelling. Students learn punctuation rules and how to use dialogue to reveal character and advance the plot.
A 3rd-grade reading and writing lesson focused on analyzing how a character's feelings change over time, featuring an MCAS-style prompt about a young fox experiencing his first winter.
A comprehensive lesson for 3rd graders on mastering dialogue punctuation through relatable school-based scenarios. Students learn to use quotation marks, commas, and end marks correctly in their writing.
In this lesson, students become "Time Detectives" to investigate the order of events. They learn to identify and use temporal words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally', along with 'before', 'after', and 'during', to improve the flow and clarity of their writing.
A versatile writing choice board featuring narrative, opinion, and informative prompts designed to spark creativity and build writing stamina for 3rd-grade students.
A lesson for third graders on punctuating dialogue correctly, focusing on keeping punctuation inside quotation marks, themed around the world of Peter Pan.
A comprehensive review of the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) for 3rd-grade STAAR, focusing on argumentative and opinion writing through a classroom pet debate.
A one-day lesson focused on teaching 3rd-grade students how to structure a multi-paragraph opinion essay comparing dogs and cats. Students will learn the components of an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
A lesson focused on constructing and understanding complex sentences using temporal conjunctions (when, before/after) and conditional markers (if/then) to describe sequences and conditions.
A hands-on, workshop-themed lesson where students master dividing sentences into subjects and predicates. They use physical cards to identify simple and compound components in a 'shop' environment.
A creative workshop focused on character development for children's books, using The Rainbow Fish as a mentor text to explore relatability, behavior, and character arcs.
Students become wildlife explorers as they learn to research and organize information about their favorite animals. This lesson guides them through the process of gathering facts and drafting their first informational report.
A high-stakes, detective-themed escape room designed to prepare 3rd-grade students for the Ohio State Test (OST) in English Language Arts. Students solve a series of 'locks' involving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar to recover stolen agency data.
A fun, detective-themed lesson designed to help 3rd grade students master Dolch sight words through visual association and investigative play. Students use 'dossier' flashcards to identify and practice high-frequency words.
Covers final y as a vowel, plural endings with -ies, common prefixes (re-, un-, dis-, mis-), and a comprehensive review of patterns from Sorts 13-50.
Focuses on complex consonant clusters including triple blends (scr, str, spr, thr, shr, squ), silent consonants (kn, wr, gn), and variations of hard/soft c and g. Students will practice these intricate spelling patterns through context.
This lesson explores diphthongs and ambiguous vowel patterns including oi, oy, oo, aw, au, wa, al, and ou/ow. Students will practice identifying these sounds through context and word searches.
Investigation into r-controlled vowel patterns including ar, are, air, er, ear, eer, ir, ire, ier, or, ore, oar, and ur patterns.
Review of CVVC patterns and introduction to open syllables with long a, o, u, and i patterns across Sorts 18-24.
Students navigate the stars by mapping their fictional narratives using a space-themed Plot Mountain, from Launchpad brainstorming to the Deep Space climax.
A collection of five core skill-building worksheets for 3rd-grade students, covering grammar, data analysis, editing, mathematics, and spelling.
A comprehensive study unit designed to prepare 3rd-grade students for the Ohio State Test (OST) in Reading Informational Text, Writing, and Language. Students take on the role of investigative reporters to master evidence-based reading and informative writing.
A comprehensive parts of speech sorting activity where students categorize 200 relatable words into adjectives, common nouns, proper nouns, and verbs.
A comprehensive spelling packet focused on R-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur) with a Forest Ranger theme. Includes practice, games, and assessments.
Students become 'Sentence Architects' by using color-coded building blocks to construct complex sentences. This hands-on lesson focuses on the structural relationship between subjects, verbs, and descriptive phrases for K-3 learners.
A fun opinion writing lesson for 3rd graders where they argue whether video games should be part of the school day. Students learn to structure their opinions using the OREO method within a retro gaming theme.
A collection of foundational homework worksheets covering reading comprehension, arithmetic, grammar, and basic fractions with a nature-inspired 'Meadow Scouts' theme.
Focusing on sequence and main idea in The Tortoise and the Hare, while refining sentence endings and punctuation for better flow.
Exploring how small details lead to big results in the story of The Lion and the Mouse, focusing on identifying the moral and building complex sentences.
Identifying the main idea and supporting details through the fable of The Ant and the Grasshopper, while practicing simple and compound sentence structures.
A grammar lesson focusing on identifying complete sentences and repairing run-on sentences using a 'Fix-It Shop' theme. Includes high-support visuals and oral practice frames for ESL students.
A lesson focused on mastering SV, SSV, and SVV sentence patterns through structured practice and construction-themed activities.
A high-impact tutoring session focused on STAAR writing skills, specifically targeting apostrophes, comma rules, and sentence combining through direct instruction and intensive practice.
A kindergarten phonics lesson focusing on decoding automaticity with short 'i' and short 'u' CVC words.
A phonics lesson for 2nd grade focusing on the suffixes -y, -ly, and -ty in open syllable contexts, including a review of Unit 7 trick words.
A phonics lesson for 2nd grade focusing on open syllables in multisyllabic words and the use of 'y' as a vowel, following Fundations Unit 7 Week 2 curriculum.
A focused assessment evaluating 3rd-grade reading comprehension and writing mechanics using fiction and nonfiction texts about frogs.
A collection of high-interest nonfiction reading passages focused on animals and sports, specifically designed to help 4th-grade students practice 'Turning the Question Around' (TTQA) in their written responses.
A 3rd-grade writing lesson focused on enhancing narrative stories through sensory details and precise punctuation editing. Students act as 'Story Architects' to build more vivid and grammatically correct narratives.
A collection of reading passages designed to challenge students' comprehension and linguistic awareness by analyzing word counts, sentence structures, and syllable patterns.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying and fixing sentence fragments using visual supports, color-coding, and step-by-step practice tailored for neurodivergent learners.
A foundational grammar lesson focusing on sentence structure through visual scaffolds and color-coding. Students learn to identify fragments, complete sentences, and run-ons using a 'Construction' metaphor.
Finalize the narrative piece and share it with a community of fellow authors.
Fine-tune conventions, focusing on capitalization, spelling, and final punctuation checks.
A reading intervention lesson focused on story comprehension using a maze assessment format, where students select the correct word to complete a narrative.
Prepares students for their final oral presentation, focusing on slide design, public speaking, and final grammar checks.
Refines the narrative structure and focuses on the precise use of articles (a, an, the) for clarity and flow.
Explores setting and descriptive detail using prepositional phrases to ground narratives in a specific time and place.
Focuses on identifying personal narrative topics and mastering subject-verb agreement to ensure clear story foundations.
A high-level overview of the Wild Writing Adventure curriculum, including teacher guides, scope and sequence, and implementation strategies.
Explore the rocky shore to discover sight words while meeting starfish, crabs, and sea anemones in colorful tide pools.
Venture into the mysterious world of caves to master essential sight words while meeting bats, spiders, and salamanders.
Explore the leafy woodland forest to master essential sight words while meeting graceful deer, wise owls, and busy woodpeckers.
Squelch through the marshy wetlands to master descriptive sight words while spotting alligators, frogs, and dragonflies.
Climb to the highest peaks to master directional sight words while meeting mountain goats, eagles, and black bears.
Hop through the sun-drenched Australian Outback to master new sight words while meeting kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.
Dive into the deep blue ocean to master positional sight words while discovering sea turtles, sharks, and octopuses.
Investigate the life cycle of plants and the essentials for growth while mastering sight words and scientific observation.
Launch into orbit to explore planets and stars while mastering high-frequency sight words and scientific terminology.
Dive into the invisible world of cells and microscopes to master essential sight words while discovering how scientists see tiny things.
A foundational lesson for MLL students to master basic Subject-Verb-Object sentence structure using visual supports, scaffolding, and hands-on sequencing.
Cette formation pour les professeurs de TPS-PS vise à professionnaliser la conception des "traces" d'activités (cahiers de vie, affichages). En s'appuyant sur les photos de classe et les guides 2025, les enseignants apprennent à rendre les apprentissages explicites pour les élèves et les familles.
Cette formation vise à outiller les conseillers pédagogiques pour l'analyse et l'exploitation de ressources diverses (vidéos, manuels, guides) dans le cadre de la formation continue des professeurs des écoles en français, conformément aux orientations stratégiques nationales.
Cette leçon vise à introduire un projet d'écriture authentique en Grande Section : rédiger un message aux parents pour annoncer une sortie scolaire. Elle s'appuie sur l'observation de messages existants pour définir des critères de réussite et initier la planification selon les programmes 2025.
A spelling assessment for Unit 9 Lesson 14 focusing on words with "ph", "gh", and "f" sounds, along with common homophones and multi-syllabic words.
Mastering Latin roots related to breaking and bursting: fract, frag (break) and rupt (break, burst).
Mastering Latin roots related to kind and birth: gen (birth, kind) and nat (born).
Mastering Latin roots related to life and breath: spir (to breathe) and viv/vit (to live).
Mastering Latin roots related to place: pos (to put or place) and loc (place).
Mastering Latin roots related to carrying and pushing: fer (to carry), pel and puls (to push or drive).
Mastering Latin roots related to taking: cap, cept, and ceive (to take or seize).
Mastering Latin roots related to movement: mov, mot, and mob (to move).
Mastering Latin roots related to sending: miss and mit (to send).
A focused lesson on irregular plural nouns that change from /f/ or /fe/ to /ves/. Includes a sentence completion worksheet and a corresponding answer key for 3rd-grade students.
Mastering Greek roots related to self, life, sound, and light: auto (self), bio (life), phon (sound), and photo (light).
Mastering Greek roots related to writing, study, and measurement: graph (to write), logy (study of), and meter (measure).
Mastering Latin roots related to doing and writing: fac/fic/fact (to make/do) and scrib/script (to write).
Mastering Latin roots related to leading and following: duc/duct (to lead) and sequ/secut (to follow).
Mastering Latin roots related to carrying and pulling: port (to carry) and tract (to pull).
Mastering Latin roots related to writing: graph (to write) and scrib/script (to write).
A comprehensive review of nouns, verbs, and adjectives for 3rd graders, set in a vibrant spring-themed context. Students will categorize words and identify parts of speech within a narrative passage.
A lesson focused on using dictionary entries and context clues to identify the meaning of multiple-meaning words (homonyms).
A focused lesson on identifying nouns, verbs, and adverbs using classroom-themed sentences. Students practice identifying parts of speech through circling and underlining activities.
A lesson focused on identifying and differentiating between nouns and verbs using spring-themed vocabulary and contexts.
A hands-on lesson focusing on identifying parts of speech through color-coding within the context of animal families and their behaviors.
A comprehensive quiz covering the four foundational parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns. Includes matching, multiple choice, identification, and creative fill-in-the-blank questions.
A comprehensive review and assessment of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns for 3rd-grade students, featuring a space-themed quest.
A quick diagnostic assessment to identify student mastery of irregular plural noun forms including vowel shifts, -f to -ves endings, and nouns with no change.
A comprehensive ELA review game designed to help students master MCAS standards through a competitive and engaging bingo format. The lesson covers vocabulary, literary elements, text structures, and grammar.
A foundational grammar lesson where students identify and categorize nouns, verbs, and adjectives through the lens of a typical school day.
A lesson focused on identifying and using common affixes (un-, re-, -es, -s, -ing, -ed) within a spring-themed reading passage and companion activities.
An upper elementary exploration of the suffix '-ment', focusing on how it transforms verbs into nouns through a series of hands-on building and sorting activities. Students will decode complex words, match them to visual scenarios, and construct sentences using their new vocabulary.
A grammar lesson focused on the capitalization of proper nouns, including names, places, months, and days of the week, presented as a detective investigation.
An introductory lesson for 3rd graders to distinguish between common and proper nouns through interactive identification and a listening-based read-aloud activity.
Focusing on vowel alternations where a long vowel sound shifts to a short vowel or a schwa sound (the "uh" sound) when a suffix is added.
Introduction to vowel alternations where a long vowel sound shifts to a short vowel sound when a suffix is added (e.g., please becomes pleasant).
Focusing on consonant sound changes when a suffix is added (e.g., magic becomes magician).
Introduction to multi-syllable suffixes -ation, -cation, and -ition used to create complex nouns.
In this sort, we continue to look at words where adding -ion requires dropping the e or changing other final letters.
When adding -ion or -ian, we often drop the final e or change the final t or c to ss or s.
The suffix -ion turns a verb into a noun without changing the spelling of the base word.
Introduction to action suffixes -en, -ize, and -ify, which mean "to make" or "to cause to be."
Mastering character and quality suffixes: -ful, -ous, and -ious, meaning "full of" or "possessing."
Mastering the adjective suffixes -al, -ial, and -ic, meaning "relating to" or "having the characteristics of."
The suffixes -ty and -ity turn adjectives into nouns, meaning "the state or condition of being...".
Mastering suffixes related to places, things, or qualities: -ary, -ery, and -ory.
Mastering suffixes related to states and conditions: -ment, -less, and -ness.
Focusing on suffixes that indicate people and professions: -er, -or, -ian, and -ist.
Mastering comparative and superlative suffixes: -er, -est, -ier, and -iest.
Introduction to descriptive suffixes: -y, -ly, and -ily.
Position and connection prefixes: sub-, com-, pro-, and en-.
Direction and action prefixes: re-, ex-, in-, and de-.
A writing lesson for 3rd graders focused on punctuation and quotation marks, using the metaphor of 'sculpting' dialogue to bring stories to life. Students practice adding speech to classic fables to transform flat scenes into dynamic masterpieces.
A lesson on punctuating dialogue correctly using quotation marks and end punctuation, set in the magical world of Neverland with Peter Pan and friends.
Students produce their final 'radiant' copy and share their work with the group.
A guided editing session focused on flow, logic, and checking against the writing criteria.
Using coordinating conjunctions (and, but, so) to create compound sentences that link related farm ideas.
A lesson focused on helping 3rd grade ESL students master the use of 'to be' verbs in present (is, are) and past (was, were) tenses using relatable nouns and pronouns.
A lesson on the past progressive tense (was/were + verb-ing) focused on describing ongoing and interrupted actions in the past through a detective mystery theme.
A comprehensive 30-45 minute lesson on the present progressive tense, focusing on forming 'am/is/are + verb-ing' to describe actions happening in the immediate moment.
A beginner-friendly lesson on using the present perfect tense to talk about past experiences without a specific time. Includes direct instruction on the has/have + past participle formula and interactive matching activities.
A superhero-themed lesson introducing subject pronouns (he, she, they). Students learn how these pronouns 'power up' sentences by replacing repetitive nouns.
A concise practice session for third graders to master replacing possessive nouns with correct possessive pronouns through sentence-based exercises.
A lesson focused on teaching 3rd graders how to correctly match pronouns with their antecedents, focusing specifically on singular and plural agreement.
A lesson focused on distinguishing between common homophones and contractions: there/their/they're and its/it's for third-grade students. Includes visual aids and hands-on practice.
A lesson focused on distinguishing between the homophones 'they're' and 'their' using visual cues and contextual practice.
A lesson focused on common word usage errors, homophones, and frequently confused words for 4th-grade writers. Students practice identifying and using the correct words in context through detective-themed scenarios.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying and marking broad vowel sounds for A, O, and U. Students learn the phonetic differences between short and broad sounds and master the marking conventions for single-letter vowels and multi-letter phonograms.
High-interest nonfiction reading passages about axolotls, honeyguide birds, and skateboarding, leveled for 2nd-grade reading and TTQA practice. Texts are simplified for early readers.
High-interest nonfiction reading passages about axolotls, honeyguide birds, and skateboarding, leveled for 3rd-grade reading and TTQA practice.
A deep dive into figurative language from Chapter 6 of Peter Pan, focusing on the personification of Neverland and the use of similes to enhance narrative descriptions.
A visual, space-themed workshop focused on enhancing writing through synonyms and sentence structure transformations. Students explore the 'Galactic Sentence Lab' to practice vocabulary variety and active/passive voice flips.
A visual, high-engagement workshop for students to practice sentence manipulation. Students explore synonyms to enhance vocabulary and master the 'Active to Passive' voice flip through space, school, and fable-themed missions.
The final mission focuses on mastering punctuation 'portals' and launching the Narrative Rocket creative writing project.
Students master the mechanics of subjects and predicates to build stable 'sentence ships' and navigate through syntax space.
Explorers identify and categorize nouns, verbs, and adjectives to gather 'fuel' for their galactic journey.
A focused practice session on irregular past tense verbs featuring a time-travel story and visual flashcards with supported choices.
A 20-minute targeted session to help students master four fundamental question forms: 'Can I...?', 'What is...?', 'Where is...?', and 'What does...?' through a mystery detective theme.
A detective-themed lesson where students learn to distinguish between topics, main ideas, and supporting details while using grammar clues to decode texts.
A comprehensive lesson on auxiliary verbs (be, do, have) using a 'Verb Pit Crew' theme to explain how helping verbs support main verbs in sentences. Includes a detailed lesson plan, anchor chart, graphic organizer, and practice worksheet.
A high-energy, tech-themed lesson for 4th and 5th graders to identify test anxiety as a 'system glitch' and apply 'software patches' like positive self-talk and physical relaxation.
In this Grade 3 reading lesson, students become 'Point of View Patrol' detectives to distinguish between first-person and third-person narration. They will analyze paired passages about a North Carolina school basketball game, compare perspectives using a detective's evidence chart, and practice shifting points of view through a creative rewrite activity.
A lesson focused on using visual prompts to spark descriptive and narrative writing. Students use a set of visual cards to generate ideas, describe settings, and build characters for their stories.
Foundational practice for Sorts 13-17, focusing on short and long vowel patterns including CVCe and CVVC for a, o, u, and e.
A comprehensive ELA test preparation series designed for 3rd grade students to master MCAS-style questions and vocabulary through engaging games.
A comprehensive lesson focused on the revision and editing stages of opinion writing, providing students with structured tools to improve their arguments and polish their mechanics.
Students learn the 1-3-1 paragraph structure (Topic Sentence, 3 Details, Concluding Sentence) using the visual metaphor of a spiderweb.
A workshop focused on enhancing sentence detail using adverbs and prepositional phrases to specify how, when, and where actions take place.
A workshop focused on building complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions to show cause and effect or time relationships.
A hands-on workshop where students use word cards to construct compound sentences and descriptive phrases, focusing on conjunctions and adjectives.
A grammar lesson for 3rd graders focused on mastering capitalization rules for titles (Dr., Mr., Mrs.) and the pronoun 'I' through video analysis and formal letter writing.
Students bring a favorite simple recipe from home (or imagine one) and write it out on an official recipe card, ensuring all quantities use the correct abbreviation and punctuation.
Students draft a formal letter to a real or fictional person of authority (e.g., the school Principal or a local Mayor). They must correctly use the recipient's title in the inside address and salutation.
This lesson focuses on the rule that titles are usually only abbreviated when they appear before a name (e.g., 'Dr. Smith' vs. 'The doctor is here'). Students practice sorting sentences into correct and incorrect usage.
Students explore titles used in civics and history, such as Pres., Gov., Sen., Gen., and Capt. They read short biographical blurbs and identify these abbreviations, discussing why titles are often shortened in news and history books.
The lesson introduces professional titles such as Dr. (Doctor), Prof. (Professor), and Rev. (Reverend). Students match professionals to their titles and practice writing sentences introducing these figures.
Students learn the standard social titles (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Jr., Sr.) and the rules for their use. Discussion focuses on the importance of the period and the capital letter to show respect.
Students are given a set of instructions written out fully (e.g., 'Take five inches of ribbon') and must rewrite them using standard abbreviations to create a 'Quick Guide.'
In this culminating lesson, students address envelopes for a class letter exchange, peer-reviewing for accuracy before 'mailing' them in the classroom post office.
Students learn to handle secondary address units like Apartment, Building, and Number, practicing complex address formatting for clarity.
Students explore cardinal directions and how they appear in addresses and on maps, practicing abbreviations for N, S, E, W and compound directions.
This lesson differentiates between traditional state abbreviations and the two-letter capitalized postal codes used today, focusing on capitalization and lack of periods.
Students examine real envelopes and maps to identify common endings for road names, creating a reference chart matching full words to their abbreviations.
Moving to construction/craft contexts, students identify abbreviations for inch (in.), foot (ft.), yard (yd.), and centimeter (cm). They practice reading simple assembly instructions.
A focused workshop on distinguishing similar abbreviations: teaspoon (tsp.) vs. tablespoon (tbsp.), and ounces (oz.) vs. pounds (lb.). Students complete fill-in-the-blank recipe cards to practice precision.
Students compare narrative recipes with standard formats to identify common measurement abbreviations (tsp., tbsp., c., qt.) and understand their purpose in technical writing.
Students demonstrate mastery by designing their own abbreviation games and quiz boards for their peers.
Students practice decoding texts filled with abbreviations, expanding them back into full formal speech and writing.
A high-stakes Bingo game focusing on the critical role of punctuation in abbreviations.
Teams race to sort abbreviations into logical categories like Titles, Streets, and Dates, reinforcing organizational rules.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade STAAR review lesson focused on editing for standard English conventions (subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, and nouns) and composing argumentative ECR responses based on grade-level texts.
A 3rd-grade grammar lesson introducing the future tense using the auxiliary verb 'will' through a retro-futuristic creative writing activity. Students watch a Khan Academy video and then write postcards from the year 3000 to practice their new skills.
A detective-themed lesson where students investigate 'interrupter' adverbs that split verb phrases, using color-coding and physical movements to differentiate between helping verbs and adverbs.
Students will learn to use modal verbs 'must' and 'might' to make deductions based on evidence. They will watch a video, analyze classroom clues, and practice expressing levels of certainty in their writing.
A 3rd-4th grade lesson focused on identifying and using past, present, and future tenses through a narrative 'time travel' theme inspired by a clockwork labyrinth. Students watch a video, sort sentence strips into 'time zones', and practice rewriting sentences to maintain tense consistency.
Students will learn to identify and form the present progressive tense through interactive movement, video observation, and hands-on practice. The lesson focuses on the 'BE + -ing' formula and the 'Always Be Conjugating' mnemonic.
Students will master past, present, and future tenses through a 'Time Detective' warm-up, a video exploration of the Clockwork Labyrinth, and a hands-on sorting activity featuring knight, cat, and scuba stories.
Students will investigate the 'ongoing' world of present progressive verbs. Through a 'Simon Says' warm-up, a video breakdown, and a 'put a ring on it' activity, students will master the use of 'am/is/are' plus '-ing' verbs to describe actions happening right now.
Students explore the progressive aspect of verbs through movement, video analysis, and interactive charades, focusing on the concept of ongoing actions in the past, present, and future.
The cumulative project where students write a dialogue-rich comic strip using all three sentence moods.
A hands-on challenge where students transform single ideas into three different moods: statement, question, and command.
Focuses on the link between verb mood, punctuation, and oral intonation to convey meaning clearly.
Students explore the imperative mood through 'bossy verbs' and precise instructions, learning about the implied 'you' subject.
A comprehensive grammar lesson focused on punctuation rules tested in 3rd grade STAAR, including commas, apostrophes, and quotation marks. Students practice through error identification, multiple-choice questions, and short-passage editing.
A 3rd-grade grammar lesson focused on mastering commas and apostrophes through detective-themed practice activities aligned with STAAR standards.
A medical-themed lesson for 3rd graders to master the contraction 'it's.' Students learn to identify 'it's' as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' through a 'Contraction Surgery' activity.
A creative writing lesson for elementary students focusing on the difference between 'it's' and 'its' through songwriting and rhyming. Students learn to distinguish between contractions and possessive pronouns using a music-inspired theme.
A 3rd-grade lesson focused on using contractions to transform formal, 'robotic' writing into natural, friendly language, featuring the 'Apostrophe Monster' from the Grammar Songs video.
A 3rd-grade grammar lesson where students become 'Apostrophe Detectives'
