A student-facing roadmap and print checklist that guides students through the four phases of the research project. It helps both teachers and students keep track of which materials are needed at each stage.
A full-page anchor chart for the Y to i Rule, illustrating how to change final y to i before adding various suffixes, with a reminder about the -ing exception. Adjusted layout for better fit.
A full-page anchor chart for the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule, showing the three-step checklist for doubling final consonants before adding vowel suffixes. Adjusted layout for better fit.
A full-page anchor chart for the Plural Power rule, explaining the standard -s ending and the -es ending for words with "hissing" sounds. Adjusted layout for better fit.
A full-page anchor chart for the Silent e Drop rule, showing the step-by-step process of removing the silent e before adding vowel suffixes. Adjusted layout for better fit.
An answer key for the Inference Investigators lesson, providing suggested responses for the graphic organizers and correct options with rationales for the STAAR-style assessment.
A STAAR-formatted assessment featuring 8 selected-response questions, including two-part evidence-based items. The questions require students to make inferences and identify supporting text evidence from both literary and informational passages.
A comprehensive 2-page STAAR Reading Language Arts (RLA) cheat sheet for Grades 3-4, featuring visually organized sections for genres, plot elements, author's craft, text features, and test-taking strategies like RACE and two-part questions.
An Evidence Log student worksheet featuring two reading passages (literary fiction and informational) and "It Says, I Know, And So" graphic organizers for each to guide students through making text-based inferences.
A refined 2-page STAAR Math cheat sheet for Grades 3-4, featuring color-coded sections for place value, algebraic relationships, operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, and data analysis, with improved diagrams and higher-contrast text.
A teacher-facing facilitator guide for the Inference Investigators lesson. Includes a thinking script for modeling the 'It Says, I Know, And So' strategy, a pacing guide, and tips for addressing common student misconceptions during STAAR prep.
A high-energy, detective-themed slide deck for Grade 3 RLA. It introduces the 'It Says, I Know, And So' strategy for making inferences and provides guided practice with both literary and informational Texas-themed content.
A presentation designed for a 3-day literacy lesson. It covers what makes a poem unique (stanzas, rhythm, imagery), guided analysis for 'The Meadow's Secret' and 'The Forest's Song', and a final day comparison activity.