A 5-slide visual presentation to introduce the Desert Wisdom lesson. Covers the Pueblo and Diné cultures, key ELA skills (quoting evidence, identifying theme), and discussion prompts.

Teacher's answer key and standards alignment guide for the Desert Roots ELA assessment. Includes exemplar responses and scoring notes for all 10 questions.

A 2-page ELA assessment for grades 5-6 featuring two passages about Southwest Native American tribes (Pueblo and Diné). It includes 10 standards-aligned questions covering theme, main idea, text features, and context clues.

A fluency tracking document featuring an informational passage about oceans. It includes cumulative word counts at the end of each text line and a weekly tracking table with a blank retelling tally area.

A facilitation guide for teachers to manage Literature Circles and a Socratic Seminar on 'The Incredible Journey' Chapters 8-9, including discussion prompts, objectives, and key vocabulary.

A student worksheet for Literature Circle roles and Socratic Seminar preparation, focusing on gathering evidence for character motivation and atmospheric setting.

A comprehensive slide deck for a book club discussion on 'The Incredible Journey' (Chapters 8-9), featuring a summary of previous events, character motivation analysis, and Socratic Seminar prompts focusing on setting and atmosphere.