Reading Comprehension

A comprehensive set of decodable fluency passages across grade levels, focusing on nature, wildlife, and ecosystems to build reading stamina and accuracy.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

A 1st Grade ELA sequence focusing on read-along informational texts about weather to teach cause-and-effect, sequencing, and practical application of reading.

A Pre-K sequence focused on reading comprehension through informational texts about transportation. Students learn to categorize vehicles by land, water, and air while developing print awareness, vocabulary, and comparative language skills.

A 2nd-grade ELA sequence focused on reading fluency and comprehension through audio-supported informational texts. Students explore global habitats while mastering text tracking, vocabulary acquisition, main idea identification, and prosody.

A simulation and game-based approach to teaching 2nd grade students how to follow technical and procedural texts. Students move from simple instructions to complex cycles, learning to identify missing steps and create their own process guides.

A 2nd-grade ELA unit where students compare and contrast city and farm life using informational read-along texts, culminating in a comparative discussion.

A 2nd-grade ELA sequence focused on using text features (headings, bold print, captions, diagrams) to enhance comprehension of informational science texts. Students use audio-supported materials to practice navigating and synthesizing information about animal habitats and life cycles.

A Kindergarten ELA sequence focused on informational text comprehension through the lens of weather. Students learn to identify descriptive vocabulary, understand cause and effect, and compare and contrast different weather types through read-alongs and hands-on activities.

A comprehensive set of decodable fluency passages across grade levels, focusing on nature, wildlife, and ecosystems to build reading stamina and accuracy.

A foundational Pre-K sequence introducing the concepts of beginning, middle, and end through interactive read-alongs. Students learn to identify narrative structure, spot story problems, and sequence events using visual aids.

This sequence focuses on developing oral reading fluency and expression in 1st-grade students using read-along tools. Students learn to differentiate between monotone and expressive reading, match their voice to emotions and punctuation, and perform stories with prosody.

This 3rd-grade sequence explores how imagery, rhythm, and sound devices create meaning in poetry through a multisensory read-along approach. Students progress from visualizing sensory details to analyzing structural elements and finally synthesizing their understanding by creating their own audio-enhanced poetry experiences.

A 2nd-grade sequence focusing on developing oral reading fluency and prosody using audio-narrated literary texts. Students progress from listening for emotion to recording their own expressive readings, bridging the gap between decoding and comprehension.

This Kindergarten ELA sequence focuses on developing oral fluency and prosody by exploring how voice modulation (pitch, volume, speed) conveys emotion and meaning in read-aloud literary texts. Students progress from identifying emotions in tone to practicing character voices and punctuation-based intonation, culminating in their own expressive reading performances.

A Kindergarten ELA sequence focused on analyzing character and setting through audio-narrated stories, helping students build listening comprehension and visualization skills.

A 3rd-grade ELA sequence focused on rhythm, rhyme, and performance in poetry. Students learn to analyze the auditory elements of poems and perform them in a 'Poetry Cafe' setting.

A project-based sequence where 3rd-grade students use auditory cues from read-along texts to strengthen their visualization and story mapping skills. Students progress from sketching settings and characters to creating a full storyboard synchronized with audio narration.

A 2nd-grade ELA sequence focused on rhythm, rhyme, and mood in poetry through read-along experiences. Students explore how the musicality of language enhances meaning and practice recitation.

A 2nd Grade ELA sequence focused on developing oral reading fluency through audio models, mimicry, and self-assessment in a 'recording studio' themed environment.

A sequence designed for WIDA Levels 1-2 (Entering/Emerging) focused on the Language of Language Arts. Students learn to identify and describe characters, settings, and story sequences using high-visual support and scaffolded sentence frames.

An 8-day intensive unit titled 'The Architecture of Voice.' Students analyze four diverse mentor texts—Hurston, de Vaca, Tan, and Cofer—to understand how craft elements like figurative language, imagery, syntax, and diction shape an author's tone and perspective. For each text, students produce a structured paragraph, culminating in a comprehensive autobiographical essay that explores the various forces (culture, challenges, people, and places) that have shaped their own voices.

A 4-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' exploring the cultural and literary roots of rivalry. Students use Jigsaw groups to analyze character development and archetypes, culminating in a creative One-Pager final project.

A comprehensive unit exploring the psychological and ethical themes of Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on character development, scientific ethics, and the nature of human intelligence.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the evolution of voice through four distinct eras: Gothic shadows, Civil Rights rhetoric, contemporary poetry, and Shakespearean drama. Students analyze how history shapes literature and how literature reflects human experience across time.

A series of deep-dive literacy lessons focusing on decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension using classic and contemporary literature. Each lesson follows the ARI (Accelerated Reading Intervention) strategy model.

A week-long intensive reading comprehension and written analysis unit for 7th graders, featuring non-fiction, life skills, and ELA exam-style fiction with a spring-themed aesthetic.

A creative writing unit focused on the essential building blocks of storytelling, from character creation to plot resolution.

A literature unit for the first five chapters of 'Before We Were Free' by Julia Alvarez, focusing on the atmosphere of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo, the themes of silence and resistance, and the protagonist's coming of age.

A collection of coloring-style cover pages for each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring simplified language, large print, and idea banks for characters, themes, and literary devices.

A deep dive into Act 1 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, focusing on the social dynamics of Salem, the power of hysteria, and character motivations through a 'Salem Shadows' investigative lens.

An introductory exploration of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on plot structure, character dynamics, and key themes through reading comprehension and analysis.

A high-energy educational sequence designed to motivate 3rd-5th grade students to maintain reading habits over summer break through drama, visual storytelling, and personal goal-setting.

A series of reading comprehension lessons for 5th graders that focus on making inferences through engaging, relatable mysteries. The sequence covers various settings from nature to school social life and digital spaces.

A comprehensive preparation unit for the 3rd Grade OST Language Arts test, focusing on literary analysis, language nuances, and multi-paragraph opinion writing. Students practice with authentic-style passages and learn structural strategies for writing.

A comprehensive study of Kate DiCamillo's 'Because of Winn-Dixie', focusing on character relationships, themes of loneliness and friendship, and the power of storytelling.

A 5-week reading intervention program for Grade 2 students to develop comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills through an engaging, continuous detective story.

A comprehensive year-long scope and sequence for Voyager Sopris Passport Book C, designed for a four-day-a-week intervention schedule from mid-August to mid-May.

A unit on persuasive writing for 5th-grade students, focusing on structure, audience awareness, and linguistic scaffolding for ELL learners.

A comprehensive Language Arts center focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details in narrative fiction for 2nd-grade students, themed as a detective investigation.

A sequence designed for WIDA Levels 1-2 (Entering/Emerging) focused on the Language of Language Arts. Students learn to identify and describe characters, settings, and story sequences using high-visual support and scaffolded sentence frames.

An 8-day intensive unit titled 'The Architecture of Voice.' Students analyze four diverse mentor texts—Hurston, de Vaca, Tan, and Cofer—to understand how craft elements like figurative language, imagery, syntax, and diction shape an author's tone and perspective. For each text, students produce a structured paragraph, culminating in a comprehensive autobiographical essay that explores the various forces (culture, challenges, people, and places) that have shaped their own voices.

A unit focused on teaching middle school students how to identify and evaluate the strongest textual evidence to support claims. Students transition from simply finding any evidence to selecting the most relevant and specific details from high-interest short stories.

A 4-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' exploring the cultural and literary roots of rivalry. Students use Jigsaw groups to analyze character development and archetypes, culminating in a creative One-Pager final project.

A comprehensive unit exploring the psychological and ethical themes of Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on character development, scientific ethics, and the nature of human intelligence.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the evolution of voice through four distinct eras: Gothic shadows, Civil Rights rhetoric, contemporary poetry, and Shakespearean drama. Students analyze how history shapes literature and how literature reflects human experience across time.

A series of deep-dive literacy lessons focusing on decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension using classic and contemporary literature. Each lesson follows the ARI (Accelerated Reading Intervention) strategy model.

A week-long intensive reading comprehension and written analysis unit for 7th graders, featuring non-fiction, life skills, and ELA exam-style fiction with a spring-themed aesthetic.

A creative writing unit focused on the essential building blocks of storytelling, from character creation to plot resolution.

A 5-day EOG preparation sequence for North Carolina 5th graders, focusing on key reading standards through the lens of North Carolina's scientific and historical wonders. Each day targets specific skills like inference, character traits, and text structure using regional topics.

A literature unit for the first five chapters of 'Before We Were Free' by Julia Alvarez, focusing on the atmosphere of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo, the themes of silence and resistance, and the protagonist's coming of age.

A collection of coloring-style cover pages for each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring simplified language, large print, and idea banks for characters, themes, and literary devices.

A deep dive into Act 1 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, focusing on the social dynamics of Salem, the power of hysteria, and character motivations through a 'Salem Shadows' investigative lens.

A comprehensive unit on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, exploring wit, rhetoric, and the social constructs of the Renaissance. Students will analyze figurative language, develop arguments, and synthesize historical research with textual evidence.

An introductory exploration of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on plot structure, character dynamics, and key themes through reading comprehension and analysis.

A high-energy educational sequence designed to motivate 3rd-5th grade students to maintain reading habits over summer break through drama, visual storytelling, and personal goal-setting.

A series of reading comprehension lessons for 5th graders that focus on making inferences through engaging, relatable mysteries. The sequence covers various settings from nature to school social life and digital spaces.

A comprehensive preparation unit for the 3rd Grade OST Language Arts test, focusing on literary analysis, language nuances, and multi-paragraph opinion writing. Students practice with authentic-style passages and learn structural strategies for writing.

A comprehensive study of Kate DiCamillo's 'Because of Winn-Dixie', focusing on character relationships, themes of loneliness and friendship, and the power of storytelling.

A 5-week reading intervention program for Grade 2 students to develop comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills through an engaging, continuous detective story.

An 8-day intensive unit titled 'The Architecture of Voice.' Students analyze four diverse mentor texts—Hurston, de Vaca, Tan, and Cofer—to understand how craft elements like figurative language, imagery, syntax, and diction shape an author's tone and perspective. For each text, students produce a structured paragraph, culminating in a comprehensive autobiographical essay that explores the various forces (culture, challenges, people, and places) that have shaped their own voices.

A 4-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' exploring the cultural and literary roots of rivalry. Students use Jigsaw groups to analyze character development and archetypes, culminating in a creative One-Pager final project.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the evolution of voice through four distinct eras: Gothic shadows, Civil Rights rhetoric, contemporary poetry, and Shakespearean drama. Students analyze how history shapes literature and how literature reflects human experience across time.

A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring the ethical and legal implications of social media screening in the hiring process, based on real-world perspectives.

A week-long intensive reading comprehension and written analysis unit for 7th graders, featuring non-fiction, life skills, and ELA exam-style fiction with a spring-themed aesthetic.

A comprehensive writing unit designed for high school seniors to bridge the 'This I Believe' personal essay format with the formal requirements of college entrance applications, using media as a catalyst for exploration.

A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.

A 5-week research unit that scaffolds the process paragraph-by-paragraph. Students define significance, analyze the 'Four Days in October' case study, and turn in each paragraph separately, focusing on historical context, systemic barriers, and societal impact with a dedicated lesson on counterarguments.

A sequence of library lessons focused on critical thinking, media literacy, and storytelling techniques for upper elementary students.

A comprehensive 6-lesson spiraling review sequence designed to prepare students for the ELA Regents exam through 10-minute daily practice sessions. Each lesson focuses on specific exam sets and high-impact test-taking strategies.

An ELA unit for 8th grade exploring the nature of human intelligence through Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on internal vs. external conflict, vocabulary development, and thematic analysis.

A sequence of exemplar presentations on Hermes designed to demonstrate high-achieving (A) and low-achieving (D) student work based on specific CCSS-aligned rubric criteria.

A comprehensive set of decodable fluency passages across grade levels, focusing on nature, wildlife, and ecosystems to build reading stamina and accuracy.

A 3-day ELA unit for 3rd-4th grade exploring the quirky world of 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'. Students analyze character perspectives, explore the concept of logic versus absurdity, and compare the impossible architecture of Wayside with real-world gravity and skyscrapers.

A 3-day integrated ELA unit for 3rd grade exploring 'The One and Only Ivan' alongside non-fiction articles about gorillas. Students analyze themes, compare perspectives, and evaluate the differences between literary portrayals and scientific facts about gorillas.

A collection of small group lessons for 4th Grade Reading, covering various standards and curricula including CKLA and i-Ready.

A high school ELA unit exploring the evolution of war and protest poetry, from the trenches of WWI to modern social movements, culminating in an original poetry portfolio.

A comprehensive review series designed to prepare English 2 students for the EOC exam, focusing on high-stakes reading analysis, paired passages, and evidence-based synthesis through an AVID-inspired lens.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A 4-part unit for 11th-grade English/History analyzing text structure and author's purpose through the lens of fear and the unknown during WWII, examining political rhetoric, legal orders, personal diaries, and wartime superstition.

A four-day investigative unit focused on citing textual evidence and making inferences across various genres, including short stories, non-fiction, and poetry. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary and factual mysteries while engaging in collaborative discussions.

An 8-day intensive unit titled 'The Architecture of Voice.' Students analyze four diverse mentor texts—Hurston, de Vaca, Tan, and Cofer—to understand how craft elements like figurative language, imagery, syntax, and diction shape an author's tone and perspective. For each text, students produce a structured paragraph, culminating in a comprehensive autobiographical essay that explores the various forces (culture, challenges, people, and places) that have shaped their own voices.

A unit focused on teaching middle school students how to identify and evaluate the strongest textual evidence to support claims. Students transition from simply finding any evidence to selecting the most relevant and specific details from high-interest short stories.

A 4-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' exploring the cultural and literary roots of rivalry. Students use Jigsaw groups to analyze character development and archetypes, culminating in a creative One-Pager final project.

A collection of "Article of the Week" resources for a Sports Literature course, connecting current and historical sports journalism to key thematic units.

A comprehensive unit exploring the psychological and ethical themes of Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on character development, scientific ethics, and the nature of human intelligence.

A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring the ethical and legal implications of social media screening in the hiring process, based on real-world perspectives.

A series of listening comprehension lessons for 8th graders using high-interest, modern topics like gaming, tech, and sports to practice factual recall and inferential reasoning.

A 5-day ELA intervention sequence focusing on context clues and main idea/details, using a detective-themed 'Clue Casefiles' motif to engage students in close reading and evidence-based thinking.

A week-long intensive reading comprehension and written analysis unit for 7th graders, featuring non-fiction, life skills, and ELA exam-style fiction with a spring-themed aesthetic.

A comprehensive phonics review unit designed for Arkansas first graders preparing for the EOY ATLAS test, featuring differentiated tracks for CVC/Blends, Digraphs/Silent e, Vowel Teams, and R-Controlled Vowels.

A foundational language arts sequence for 2nd graders focusing on word morphology (prefixes and suffixes) and parts of speech (adverbs), using a laboratory-themed investigative approach to help students decode meaning.

A 5-day EOG preparation sequence for North Carolina 5th graders, focusing on key reading standards through the lens of North Carolina's scientific and historical wonders. Each day targets specific skills like inference, character traits, and text structure using regional topics.

A deep dive into Act 1 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, focusing on the social dynamics of Salem, the power of hysteria, and character motivations through a 'Salem Shadows' investigative lens.

A comprehensive unit on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, exploring wit, rhetoric, and the social constructs of the Renaissance. Students will analyze figurative language, develop arguments, and synthesize historical research with textual evidence.

A comprehensive unit for 7th graders focusing on environmental rhetoric and civic engagement. Students analyze persuasive techniques in ecological literature and write their own manifestos addressing Lee County environmental challenges.

A writing sequence for 8th-grade resource room students focused on structural precision through parallel structure and evidence-based organization using T-charts.

A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.

A series of reading comprehension lessons for 5th graders that focus on making inferences through engaging, relatable mysteries. The sequence covers various settings from nature to school social life and digital spaces.

A comprehensive literacy intervention series based on the 'Burger Battles' text, covering prefix decoding, reading fluency, author's purpose, and critical reader response.

A four-day investigative unit focused on citing textual evidence and making inferences across various genres, including short stories, non-fiction, and poetry. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary and factual mysteries while engaging in collaborative discussions.

An 8-day intensive unit titled 'The Architecture of Voice.' Students analyze four diverse mentor texts—Hurston, de Vaca, Tan, and Cofer—to understand how craft elements like figurative language, imagery, syntax, and diction shape an author's tone and perspective. For each text, students produce a structured paragraph, culminating in a comprehensive autobiographical essay that explores the various forces (culture, challenges, people, and places) that have shaped their own voices.

A unit focused on teaching middle school students how to identify and evaluate the strongest textual evidence to support claims. Students transition from simply finding any evidence to selecting the most relevant and specific details from high-interest short stories.

A comprehensive ESL resource pack for 9-12th graders focused on the Artemis II mission. This sequence covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through space exploration content.

A collection of "Article of the Week" resources for a Sports Literature course, connecting current and historical sports journalism to key thematic units.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the evolution of voice through four distinct eras: Gothic shadows, Civil Rights rhetoric, contemporary poetry, and Shakespearean drama. Students analyze how history shapes literature and how literature reflects human experience across time.

A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring the ethical and legal implications of social media screening in the hiring process, based on real-world perspectives.

A series of listening comprehension lessons for 8th graders using high-interest, modern topics like gaming, tech, and sports to practice factual recall and inferential reasoning.

A week-long intensive reading comprehension and written analysis unit for 7th graders, featuring non-fiction, life skills, and ELA exam-style fiction with a spring-themed aesthetic.

A 5-day EOG preparation sequence for North Carolina 5th graders, focusing on key reading standards through the lens of North Carolina's scientific and historical wonders. Each day targets specific skills like inference, character traits, and text structure using regional topics.

A comprehensive unit on renewable energy sources, focusing on analyzing informational texts through visual and written synthesis. Designed for EL students to develop academic language while exploring sustainable technology.

A comprehensive sequence of lessons focusing on mastering sequencing in scientific informational texts. Students analyze complex natural processes, identify temporal signals, and use evidence (RI.1) to explain how these processes unfold over time.

A comprehensive unit for 7th graders focusing on environmental rhetoric and civic engagement. Students analyze persuasive techniques in ecological literature and write their own manifestos addressing Lee County environmental challenges.