Builds word mastery through parts of speech, Greek and Latin roots, and morphological analysis of prefixes and suffixes. Develops nuanced comprehension using context clues, shades of meaning, and idiomatic expressions.
A literacy lesson focused on the 17 chapters of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, featuring chapter summaries and essential vocabulary for third-grade students.
Week 4 focusing on social vocabulary, feelings, and connecting simple ideas into short stories.
Week 3 focusing on action verbs and describing what people are doing.
Week 2 focusing on describing words (adjectives) and building more descriptive sentences.
Week 1 focusing on school basics, nouns, and simple 'I see' and 'I have' sentence structures.
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.
An action-packed writing lesson where students step into the role of a stunt coordinator or extreme sports reporter to master paragraph structure and vivid details.
The final sorts (38-56) covering advanced spelling patterns including silent consonants, prefixes, suffixes, and geography vocabulary.
Sorts 29-37 focusing on unaccented final syllables like -le, -er, -en, and final -y variations.
Sorts 22-28 exploring ambiguous vowels like oy/oi and ou/ow, as well as r-influenced vowel patterns.
Sorts 17-21 diving into long vowel patterns (a, i, o, u, e) within accented syllables.
Sorts 10-16 covering compound words and the foundational rules of syllable junctures in VCV and VCCV patterns.
The first 9 sorts focusing on review of vowel patterns in single-syllable words and adding -ing to different word patterns.
A comprehensive 5th-grade grammar review covering essential skills from parts of speech to complex sentence structure, designed with a fun, preppy aesthetic.
A high-energy, retro-disco themed grammar curriculum for 5th grade, covering essential skills from parts of speech to complex sentence structures.
A comprehensive 5th-grade grammar review unit designed as a 'Language Lab' where students experiment with parts of speech, sentence structure, and mechanics. The lesson includes a multi-page workbook and a detailed answer key.
An introduction to 'Flowers for Algernon' and the essential question of human intelligence, covering the entire short story through journal-based summarization and conflict analysis.
A detective-themed lesson for Grade 5 ELL students to differentiate between fact and opinion using signal words and evidence-based reasoning.
An environmental science and ELA lesson focused on the three R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) with scaffolded language supports for Grade 5 ELL students.
A focused lesson on identifying, reading, and writing high-frequency sight words to build reading fluency and confidence.
A foundational phonics lesson focusing on identifying beginning sounds for all 26 letters of the alphabet, specifically designed with visuals to support Multilingual Learners.
A comprehensive study of ND Stevenson's graphic novel 'Nimona', focusing on reading comprehension, character dynamics, and the exploration of hero/villain tropes. Students will analyze themes of identity and institutional power while building vocabulary.
Focuses on the highest level of thinking: synthesizing information and formulating new ideas.
Focuses on the components of systems and the roles they play.
Focuses on the evaluation of sources and the strategies used in academic work.
Focuses on the concepts of perspective, context, and functional relationships.
Focuses on the language of change, variables, and technical relationships.
Focuses on the systems, patterns, and mechanisms within academic topics.
Focuses on words related to the structure of arguments and texts.
Focuses on the vocabulary of effective communication and dialogue.
Focuses on the process of academic research and the evaluation of information.
Focuses on the core skills of literary and informational analysis, featuring words like analyze, cite, and evidence.
A targeted small-group lesson designed to prepare 3rd-grade students for informational text standards, focusing on main idea, text features, and evidence-based answers through a detective-themed 'investigation'.
A reading comprehension lesson based on the Artemis II moon flyby article, featuring vocabulary building and fact-finding through WH-questions.
A lesson focused on Telemachus's growth and the events of Book 2 of The Odyssey, specifically designed with high visual support for ELL students at WIDA levels 1-2.
The final 10-minute review session focusing on source integration and exam structure using Set 6 questions.
A 10-minute session on vocabulary, tone, and formal style using Set 5 questions, featuring strategies for identifying author vibe.
A 10-minute focus on the Part 3 Text-Analysis Response using Set 4 questions, highlighting the importance of explaining 'how' strategies work.
A 10-minute deep dive into argument analysis and source integration using Set 3 questions, focusing on the purpose of counterclaims.
A 10-minute review of argument structure and literary devices using Set 2 questions, emphasizing the difference between strategies and central ideas.
The first 10-minute review session focusing on basic test-taking strategies and general exam rules using Set 1 questions.
A summary of the sequence's structure and teacher support materials.
Preparation for the 'Book Talk' podcast assignment, focusing on speaking skills, verbal citations, and audio engagement.
Guided practice on selecting and integrating textual evidence to support literary analysis in essays and responses.
Deep dive into the core themes of perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth required for the final summative projects.
Understanding the conventions of sports journalism and interviewing techniques for news articles and player/coach interviews.
Focusing on narrative voice and internal monologue to support the creation of authentic character journal entries.
Teaching the use of symbolism in visual storytelling to help students design alternate book covers and comic strips.
Exploring how mood and tone are established through music and poetry to support the Book Soundtrack and Haiku assignments.
Students learn to analyze character traits and motivations to build a 'Body Biography' or curate a character-driven photo album.
A Grade 8 English Language Arts lesson focused on identifying and analyzing allusion and irony in Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies, 'A View to a Death'. Students explore Simon's role as an allegorical figure and the tragic irony of the boys' descent into violence.
A collection of five reading passages and comprehension questions designed for beginning 4th-grade students to practice literal and inferential reading skills.
A full set of large-print, accessible script materials for Shakespeare's Macbeth, designed for students needing 20px font. Includes interleaved modern translations and original text with original page references.
A high-energy, game-show style lesson where students test their knowledge of 3rd-grade informational text and language standards through animal science and nature topics.
A comprehensive packet of fill-in-the-blank sentences for Unit 4 through Unit 8 of the Letter Name-Alphabetic stage, designed for first-grade literacy practice with word banks and randomized sort ordering.
A beginner-level introduction to Book 3 of The Odyssey, focusing on Telemachus's arrival in Pylos and his meeting with King Nestor, designed specifically for Level 1.5 ESL learners.
A comprehensive lesson focused on the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, targeting reading comprehension through asking and answering questions and building vocabulary through context clues.
An art-themed mystery where a painter's favorite purple brush goes missing, featuring tiered assignments for different grade levels.
A science-fiction mystery where a robot's battery charger goes missing on a space station, with assignments focusing on logical deduction.
A mystery story set on a beach where a special golden shell has gone missing, with tiered assignments focusing on evidence-based comprehension.
A collection of materials focused on a mystery story about a squirrel detective, featuring a reading passage and three tiered comprehension assignments.
Focuses on emergent writing and composition through play-based storytelling and symbolic representation. Children discover that their marks on paper can communicate thoughts, emotions, and stories to others.
Focuses on print awareness and letter knowledge through meaningful, context-rich exploration. Students discover how symbols represent language in their environment and begin to master letter shapes and sounds through creative play.
Focuses on developing phonological and phonemic awareness through playful sound discrimination, rhyming, and rhythm. Children build an ear for the sounds of language in a collaborative, active environment.
Focuses on building robust oral language and vocabulary through dramatic play, storytelling, and collaborative conversation. Teachers use 'Deeper Learning' strategies to scaffold high-level thinking in early childhood.
The final week provides comprehensive review and simulated NWEA-style practice items to build test-taking confidence and stamina.
Week 4 integrates all previously learned skills through mixed practice and real-world application, such as note-taking from short passages and using dictionary entries.
The third week dives deeper into complex word parts and research tools like indexes and glossaries, while introducing basic quotation marks and sentence combining.
Week 2 shifts focus toward sentence structure and identifying reliable information sources, covering compound words, pronouns, and fact versus opinion.
Mastering complex clusters where two sounds slide together, focusing on s-blends, l-blends, and r-blends.
Investigations into special two-letter combinations that create unique single sounds, featuring sh, ch, th, and wh.
Detecting patterns in word endings, students explore common word families to build rhyme and reading fluency.
The first stage of the Sound Detective journey, focusing on the discovery of initial consonant sounds through interactive sentence puzzles.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on world mythology, legendary heroes, and ancient deities, designed for 4th to 6th graders.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on music theory, history, and instruments, designed for 4th to 6th graders to improve penmanship through engaging musical facts.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on marine biology, oceanography, and deep-sea exploration, designed for 4th to 6th graders.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on art history, creative techniques, and famous masterpieces, designed for 4th to 6th graders.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on famous inventions, engineering principles, and innovators, designed for 4th to 6th graders.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on sports science, athletic disciplines, and teamwork vocabulary, designed for 4th to 6th graders to improve penmanship through engaging sports facts.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on physical and human geography, world features, and mapping vocabulary, designed for 4th to 6th graders.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on astronomy, space exploration, and cosmic phenomena, designed for 4th to 6th graders to improve penmanship through engaging STEM topics.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on scientific disciplines, vocabulary, and facts, designed for 4th to 6th graders to improve penmanship through engaging STEM topics.
A 30-day handwriting practice program focused on historical events, civilizations, and vocabulary, designed for upper elementary students to improve penmanship through engaging historical facts.
A comprehensive ESL-focused lesson exploring poetry through the works of Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Pablo Neruda, and Sandra Cisneros, with a focus on similes and metaphors across four 10-minute skill-based activities.
This lesson explores the historical layers of the English language, focusing on how invasions by the Celts, Vikings, and French shaped the vocabulary and grammar we use today. Students will trace the timeline from Old English to the Norman Conquest.
A complete lesson covering similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, oxymoron, and symbolism through direct instruction and guided practice.
An evaluation of Macbeth's downfall and final defeat, featuring the root 'val' and a cumulative vowel phonics review.
An analysis of Macbeth's 'Tomorrow' soliloquy and his reaction to Lady Macbeth's death, featuring the root 'chron' and a spiral review of Long O, U, and Diphthongs.
An exploration of imagery and motifs in Act 5, focusing on the root 'luc' and a spiral review of Long A, E, and I vowel teams.
A lesson focused on identifying the structural parts of a book and applying that knowledge through a critical book review and vocabulary practice.
A comprehensive 2-hour deep-dive into informational text analysis, featuring interactive stations, text feature scavenger hunts, and evidence-based reporting.
A high-stakes, game-show style lesson based on the 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' format, specifically targeting Ohio 3rd Grade Informational Text and Language standards. Students test their knowledge of main ideas, text features, and vocabulary to see if they can outsmart a 3rd grader.
A vocabulary-focused speech-language therapy lesson for middle schoolers centered on the Artemis II mission. Students learn to use context clues (IDEAS) to decipher mission-specific terminology.
A 6th grade ELA lesson focused on using context clues and morphology (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) to decipher unfamiliar vocabulary. Students act as 'word detectives' to solve linguistic mysteries.
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-.
Focusing on time and order prefixes: pre-, fore-, post-, and after-.
Introduction to negative and opposite prefixes: un-, in-, dis-, and mis-.
Concluding the theme refinement in Act 3, focusing on the second 'Z' (Zoom Out) and the 'C' (Clincher) to finalize a complete analysis paragraph.
Deepening theme analysis in Act 2, focusing on evidence selection and diction analysis using the 'E' and first 'Z' (Zoom In).
Introduction to theme emergence in Act 1, focusing on characterization and the 'A' and 'N' components of the A-NEZZ-C frame.
A formal reading and writing assessment focusing on the ethics of AI, requiring students to answer multiple-choice questions and write a structured ANEZ response.
A comprehensive review lesson where students analyze the environmental and social costs of the fast fashion industry, practicing multiple-choice comprehension and ANEZ paragraph writing.
A comprehensive unit assessment covering the Latin and Greek roots and context clue strategies from GVL 3 through GVL 6.
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."
A comprehensive multi-day homework packet to reinforce the morphology and context clue strategies from GVL 5 and GVL 6.
A lesson exploring the roots 'path', 'omni', and 'gen' through context clues and word-building.
A lesson exploring the roots 'am/ami', 'chron', and 'viv/vit' through context clues and word-building.
A lesson exploring the roots 'cred', 'anthrop', and 'loqu' through passage analysis and word-building exercises.
A high school ELA/ENL lesson introducing Shakespeare through morphology, phonics, and sonnet analysis, specifically focusing on diction and irony in Sonnets 130 and 106.
A comprehensive set of reading comprehension questions for Kwame Alexander's 'The Crossover', focusing on both literal recall and deeper inferential thinking.
A lesson exploring the central themes and paradoxes of Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the motif of "Fair is foul."
A lesson focused on using context clues and inferencing strategies to determine the meaning of complex 5th-grade vocabulary words. Students act as 'word detectives' to decode meaning from surrounding text evidence.
A high-stakes mystery where students use context clues and vocabulary strategies to recover the school's missing mascot. Students will analyze evidence files and eliminate suspects by correctly defining complex words from the text.
A lesson focused on using context clues to make inferences about character traits and feelings using 5th-grade level vocabulary. Students will analyze situational clues to identify sophisticated synonyms for common emotions and behaviors.
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.
A comprehensive lesson on Latin roots (tract, spect, port, mal, dict) focusing on word dissection and color-coded spelling strategies to understand complex vocabulary.
Unmask words that sound the same but look different (homophones) and words that look the same but have different meanings (multiple meaning words). Focuses on using context clues to solve word mysteries.
Unlock the secrets of long and short vowels, vowel teams, and the power of the silent 'e'. This lesson focuses on identifying patterns that change how a word is pronounced and spelled.
Investigate consonant blends and digraphs to master the sounds at the beginning and end of words. Students learn to distinguish between blended sounds and the unique sounds created by digraphs.
Mastering high-frequency Fry words through focused lists and spelling practice.
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.
Foundational practice for Sorts 13-17, focusing on short and long vowel patterns including CVCe and CVVC for a, o, u, and e.
A 45-minute ESL lesson for 4th graders focused on mastering the homophones to/too/two and their/there/they're through a fun 'Word Detective' mystery theme.
Discover the hidden network of forests. Students will learn how trees 'talk' to one another using fungal networks, focusing on identifying evidence and understanding complex relationships in nature.
Dive into the mysterious world of the deep ocean. This lesson focuses on how authors use vivid vocabulary and descriptive language to bring alien-like sea creatures to life.
Explore the incredible structures built by spiders while focusing on how non-fiction texts are organized. Students will identify descriptive structures and use text evidence to explain how spiders build their webs.
Deconstructs the components of a powerful argument, focusing on claim development, rhetorical devices, and the strategic use of evidence and counter-arguments.
Explores informational texts by analyzing organizational patterns, central ideas, and how authors use specific evidence to build complex explanations.
Focuses on the structural elements of fiction, specifically character complexity, plot architecture, and the impact of author's craft on mood and tone.
A vocabulary and linguistics lesson exploring themes of transition, growth, and strength. Students master eight high-level terms—equinox, verdant, metamorphosis, resilient, serene, turbulent, empower, and prosperity—through context analysis and creative application.
Final analysis of the secret party and Greg's growth. Comprehensive review of literary terms followed by the final unit assessment and creative project.
Wrapping up Book 1 with calls back to Greg's early mistakes. Introduction of Personification in Greg's doodles and a deep dive into Visual Irony. Focus on Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to bridge into Book 2.
In-depth look at Rodrick's band Löded Diper. Students explore satire and how irony is used to mock social stereotypes.
Transitioning to 'Rodrick Rules'. Focus on Foreshadowing (the embarrassing secret) and Oxymoron (Löded Diper). Sibling rivalry vocabulary and the concept of 'Leverage'.
Exploring social hierarchies. Focus on Hyperbole (exaggeration), Symbolism (The Cheese), and Alliteration (Greg's insults). Vocabulary focus on 'Social Exclusion' and 'Status' terms.
Introduction to Greg Heffley and narrative voice. Students master First-Person Narrator and Unreliable Narrator concepts while learning Simile and Metaphor through Greg's school comparisons. Focus on 'Middle School Lingo' vocabulary.
A comprehensive lesson focused on 7th-grade word study, including word relationships (synonyms, antonyms, analogies), morphology (roots, prefixes, suffixes), and part-of-speech functions.
A comprehensive speech and language lesson for 8th graders focused on morphology, word relationships, and parts of speech using a 'Linguistic Lab' mechanical theme.
A lesson where students watch a SciShow Kids video about making glass from sand and analyze how analogies (ice/water and sugar/candy) help explain complex scientific processes. Students then practice creating their own scientific analogies.
The final mission where detectives apply all their skills to crack the ultimate code and earn their Phonics Detective Badge.
Detectives learn to break down big, multi-syllabic words and track down suffixes at the end of word 'trails'.
A mystery involving the Silent E and its team of vowels that change the 'identities' of words.
Detectives use blueprints to understand how consonants work together in blends and digraphs to create unique sounds.
Detectives investigate the 'Lineup of Sounds' to master individual letter sounds and build CVC words using vowel clues.
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 creative writing lesson for 9th graders focused on developing distinct character voices through dialogue, specifically for children's book projects. Students will analyze diction, syntax, and personality-driven speech patterns.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the Savvas mentor text 'What Makes Someone Extraordinary'. Students will analyze character traits, identify supporting evidence, and define what it means to be truly exceptional.
A focused analysis of Act III of The Crucible, exploring the intense courtroom drama through characterization, foils, and authorial tone with heavy linguistic support for English learners.
A scaffolded analysis of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy Buchanan for ELL Level 1 students, focusing on the distinction between romance and obsession through graphic organizers and sentence frames.
A spooky-themed lesson helping 3rd graders replace overused, 'tired' verbs with descriptive, 'lively' alternatives to enhance their writing.
A collection of fun activities based on the classic book 'The Stinky Cheese Man', focusing on creative expression and vocabulary.
Polishes the narrative voice by adjusting language, tone, and sentence structure to suit a specific target age group.
Dives into the structural requirements of a children's book, focusing on the classic three-act arc and the specific pacing needed for illustrated storytelling.
Focuses on the foundational elements of a children's book: establishing a meaningful theme and creating relatable characters for a young audience.
Students will identify overused, 'tired' words in a narrative passage and learn how to replace them with precise synonyms to improve descriptive writing through a detective-themed investigation.
A grade 5 ESL lesson focused on RL.5.7, teaching students to analyze how visual elements like color, layout, and expressions in graphic novels impact tone and meaning. Students will use sentence stems and visual cues to decode 'visual mysteries' within panels.
A 45-minute ESL lesson for 5th graders to analyze how point of view influences the description of events using the classic fable of The Three Little Pigs versus the Wolf's perspective.
