Reading Comprehension

A visual presentation for the Peculiar Penguins lesson, featuring facts on three penguin species, an embedded video, and clear instructions for the riddle-writing activity.

A student worksheet for writing 'Who Am I?' riddles about penguins, featuring brainstorming boxes, handwriting lines, and a secret answer section for peer guessing.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Peculiar Penguins lesson, including instructional steps, pause points for the video, and a quick-reference fact sheet.

Categorization cards for the final unit activity, featuring vehicles for land, water, and air stations.

An answer key for the "Because Why Worksheet" in Lesson 2, providing clear cause-and-effect matches and example sentence completions.

A script template for students to use during their meteorologist simulation, focusing on using "because" to explain weather gear choices.

Sorting cards with various vehicles and entities for students to categorize by speed (Fast vs Slow).

Visual aids for a meteorologist simulation where students read weather reports and give advice based on informational text.

A slide deck for Lesson 5 focusing on categorizing vehicles into land, water, and air stations.

A student worksheet for identifying storm safety items and drawing a personal safety plan based on informational reading.

Visual aids for a read-along text about severe weather safety, focusing on connecting advice to personal experiences and school drills.

A rhythmic read-along text about comparing trains, focusing on the vocabulary fast, slow, long, and short.

Printable sequencing cards showing the seasonal life cycle of an apple tree from spring buds to winter snow.

A slide deck for Lesson 4 focusing on comparing trains using adjectives like fast, slow, long, and short.

Visual aids for a read-along text about the life cycle of a tree through the seasons, practicing chronological thinking and sequencing.

A rhythmic read-along text about air travel, focusing on spatial vocabulary like up, high, and above the clouds.

A worksheet focusing on cause and effect in weather, featuring a matching activity and a "because" statement completion task.

A slide deck for Lesson 3 focusing on planes, rockets, and spatial vocabulary like up, high, and above.

Visual aids for a read-along text about storms, focusing on identifying cause-and-effect relationships and using the word "because".

A rhythmic read-along text about things that float on water, reinforcing left-to-right tracking and domain-specific vocabulary.

Instructional slides for Week 4 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, now including a final creative project showcase slide.

Student activity journal for Week 4 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on final character evolution and the book's message.

Instructional slides for Week 3 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on synthesizing themes and the concept of resilience.

Student activity journal for Week 3 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on synthesizing themes and the vocabulary term 'resilience'.

Instructional slides for Week 2 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on Nora's character and the SWBST summary method.

Student activity journal for Week 2 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on Nora's character and summarizing using the SWBST method.

Instructional slides for Week 1 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, introducing Louie and modeling the vocabulary word map.

Student activity journal for Week 1 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, featuring character analysis of Louie and Gus and a vocabulary word map for 'fragile'.

Updated Teacher Club Guide for 'Saving Winslow' to include details about the final creative project choice board and presentation day.

A comprehensive teacher-facing answer key for all worksheets and assessments in the 'Urban Echoes' unit, including sample 4th-grade responses.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade standards with specific scaffolding strategies.

The final assessment for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade with heavy scaffolding and sentence frames for the comparative response.

The fourth and final short story of the unit, 'Concrete Gardens', which brings together characters from previous stories. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 3 focused on synthesizing themes and connections across the first three stories in the unit. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The third short story of the unit, 'The Subway Song', exploring music and connection in the city. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 2 focused on identifying character traits and writing a structured paragraph response with text evidence. Scaffolding added for 4th-grade.

The second short story of the unit, 'The Midnight Mural', focused on an unlikely friendship and urban art. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 1 focused on using context clues for vocabulary and applying the SWBST framework to summarize 'The Empty Bench'. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The first short story of the unit, 'The Empty Bench', adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes a vocabulary focus section at the bottom.

A comprehensive teacher answer key and thematic guide for the "Mind Spark" unit, including vocabulary definitions, sequencing keys, and discussion focus points.

The Detective Toolkit reference list containing all 46 target sight words in a checklist format, plus printable word cards for classroom activities.

The 'Case File' story worksheet where students act as detectives to find and highlight sight words embedded in a short narrative about a mystery dog.

A visual presentation for the Word Detective Agency lesson, including the embedded sight word video, air-writing instructions, and mission briefing for the main activity.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the Word Detective Agency lesson, including a timeline, discussion points, pause points for the sight word video, and materials checklist.

A formal assessment rubric for Lesson 5. Evaluates students on event ordering, oral retelling quality, and the use of transition words. Designed for easy teacher scoring during student performances.

A fun, printable craft for the final lesson. Students create a 'Story Star Crown' to wear during their oral retelling performance. Includes icons for Beginning, Middle, and End as a visual scaffold.

Final mastery slides for Lesson 5. Focuses on oral retelling using transitional 'Power Words' (First, Then, Last). Empowers students to take on the role of the narrator.

A specialized assessment tool for teachers to track group dynamics and sequencing accuracy during Lesson 4's collaborative puzzle activity. Features sections for teamwork notes and self-correction observations.

Large, sturdy sequencing cards for Pre-K students. Includes clear visual markers for '1-Beginning', '2-Middle', and '3-End' with thematic icons. Designed to be customized with specific story images by the teacher.

Collaborative workshop slides for Lesson 4. Features a puzzle theme to motivate students to work in groups and sequence story event cards. Visually reinforces the "First, Next, Last" structure.

A comprehensive teacher reference for Lesson 3, focusing on auditory discrimination and plot resolution. Includes specific discussion prompts and tips for using read-along technology effectively.

A visual exit ticket for Pre-K students to show their understanding of a story's ending. Students select an emotion that matches the story's resolution and draw the final scene.

Instructional slides for Pre-K about recognizing the 'End' of a story. Highlights resolution of problems and auditory cues like narrator pacing and music changes. Includes checklist for students to use while listening.

A structured teacher observation form for assessing student understanding of story problems and narrative structure during Lesson 2. Includes space for names, skills tracking, and qualitative notes.

Large visual signal cards for students to use during story time. Includes 'Thumbs Up', 'Thumbs Down', 'Search', and 'Lightbulb' to help Pre-K students physically respond to plot developments.

Dynamic slides for Pre-K focused on the 'Middle' of a story. Teaches students to identify problems or conflicts using a 'thumbs down' signal. Uses high-contrast visuals and active listening prompts.

A professional facilitation guide for teachers leading the first lesson of the Tale Trails sequence. Includes scripts, pausing points for read-alongs, and differentiation strategies.

A simple, visual drawing worksheet for Pre-K students to identify and draw characters and settings from the beginning of a read-along story. Features large drawing areas with themed borders.

Colorful and engaging slide deck for Pre-K students to learn about identifying characters and settings at the start of a story. Includes visual cues and "ear" icons to signal active listening during read-alongs.

The final performance script for students, including a reading passage and a kid-friendly self-assessment rubric.

A scaffolded writing and speaking worksheet for ESOL students. It features sentence stems for drafting a battle cry, an oral presentation framework, and a reflection on the value of research, specifically designed to support emergent bilinguals in meeting TELPAS and TEKS criteria.

A step-by-step craft guide for students to create an 'Echo Banner' using paper, markers, scissors, and tape. This tactile activity reinforces the lesson's themes of making oneself heard and using sensory imagery.

A simplified version of the Battle Field Notes reading worksheet with a Lexile level of approximately 300L. Designed for ESOL students needing high-accessibility text, it covers the same core themes and essential questions as the standard version with simpler vocabulary and sentence structures.

Updated facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the 'Battle Cry Echoes' lesson, now including pacing for the Echo Banner craft activity and differentiation strategies for the 300L worksheet.

A combined sensory word bank (English/Spanish) and activity journal for ESOL students. Includes writing prompts for drafting and revising, and a speaking framework for partner presentations based on the Battle of Puebla.

A comprehensive reading analysis worksheet featuring informational, argumentative, and poetic texts about the Battle of Puebla. Includes targeted questions on characterization, author's purpose, and sensory imagery to meet TEKS 6(A), 7(B), 7(D), 7(E), and 8(A).

Updated slide deck for the 'Battle Cry Echoes' lesson, now including five essential questions. It explores the Battle of Puebla, author's purpose (EQ3), and research skills (EQ4, EQ5), with a split presentation for readability and impact.

A visual presentation for Lesson 3, guiding students from informative research sharing to animal character creation. It features clear learning targets, instructions for peer praise, modeling for the millipede, and independent work expectations with a focus on scientifically accurate details. References to homework have been removed.

A comprehensive Narrative Writing Checklist for students to use during the Animal Defense Mechanisms unit. It helps students track their use of research-based facts, narrative elements, and audience awareness, with space for personalized writing goals. Learning targets have been added to the header area.

A student-facing graphic organizer for creating an animal character profile. It features themed sections for physical description, personality, daily life, and habitat, with space for research citations and a clean, nature-inspired aesthetic. Learning targets have been added to the header.

A streamlined, teacher-friendly lesson plan for Grade 4 Module 2 Unit 3 Lesson 3. It features detailed instructional guidance for Work Times B and C, including teacher prompts, monitoring strategies, and differentiation tips for new teachers. References to homework have been removed and learning targets are prominently displayed.

A comprehensive teacher-facing resource providing professional, detailed responses to all T-TESS Pre-Observation questionnaire prompts, specifically aligned with the 'Sweet Sorrow Inquiry' unit and the needs of at-risk learners.

Document de fond fusionnant les notes théoriques du formateur, le corpus de référence et le glossaire des tropes pour une expertise complète.

Plan de formation complet fusionnant micro-timing, logistique, liens de veille et références aux supports pédagogiques pour les 2 jours.

Document ressource et atelier pratique sur la médiation numérique au CDI, proposant des outils et des stratégies de création de contenu simples et efficaces sans pression de performance. Design modernisé avec intégration du segment 8-12 ans.

Fiche d'activité mise à jour avec une section d'étude de cas comparative pour analyser trois styles de vidéos BookTok (esthétique, émotionnelle, tropes) et l'inclusion du segment 8-12 ans.

Matrice de conception innovante basée sur le design d'expérience (UX) pour aider les documentalistes à sortir des sentiers battus. Inclut une deuxième page d'exemples concrets et une explication pédagogique sur les leviers d'engagement pour le segment Lycée.

Support visuel pour la deuxième journée de formation, focalisé sur l'aménagement du CDI, la médiation numérique et les ateliers d'animation lecture. Mis à jour avec des textes agrandis (min 24px) et l'inclusion du segment 8-12 ans.

Fiche d'activité pratique mise à jour pour inclure le segment 8-12 ans (MG) dans l'analyse de public. Le design a été modernisé avec des sections mieux structurées pour l'analyse visuelle et le dilemme d'acquisition.

Support visuel mis à jour incluant désormais le segment éditorial 8-12 ans (Middle Grade/Pré-ados) aux côtés du Young Adult, New Adult et Crossover. Toutes les tailles de texte ont été augmentées pour une lisibilité optimale en présentation (minimum 24px).

Updated slide deck for the 'Urban Echoes' unit with larger font sizes to ensure all text meets the minimum requirement for 4th-grade group instruction.

A comprehensive teacher-facing answer key for all worksheets and assessments in the 'Urban Echoes' unit, including sample 4th-grade responses.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade standards with specific scaffolding strategies.

The final assessment for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade with heavy scaffolding and sentence frames for the comparative response.

The fourth and final short story of the unit, 'Concrete Gardens', which brings together characters from previous stories. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 3 focused on synthesizing themes and connections across the first three stories in the unit. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The third short story of the unit, 'The Subway Song', exploring music and connection in the city. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 2 focused on identifying character traits and writing a structured paragraph response with text evidence. Scaffolding added for 4th-grade.

The second short story of the unit, 'The Midnight Mural', focused on an unlikely friendship and urban art. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 1 focused on using context clues for vocabulary and applying the SWBST framework to summarize 'The Empty Bench'. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The first short story of the unit, 'The Empty Bench', adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes a vocabulary focus section at the bottom.

A comprehensive teacher's facilitation guide for the Extreme Weather Experts unit, including lesson overviews, instructional tips, and differentiation strategies.

A student synthesis worksheet for the final lesson, featuring a comparison matrix and a structured writing area for a comprehensive evidentiary paragraph.

Instructional slides for the Storm Synthesis lesson, focusing on comparing and contrasting tornadoes and hurricanes using evidence from multiple texts.

A reading comprehension and writing worksheet about hurricanes, featuring a text passage, a "Paragraph Power" graphic organizer, and a final writing area.

Instructional slides for the Hurricane Highways lesson, focusing on hurricane terminology and teaching the "Paragraph Power" (Topic, Details, Conclusion) writing structure.

A reading comprehension worksheet about tornado formation, featuring a text passage, vocabulary matching, and text-based analysis questions.

Instructional slides for the Tornado Tactics lesson, introducing key vocabulary, lesson objectives, and close reading strategies for informational texts.

A teacher resource providing the answer key for multiple-choice questions, a sample short constructed response exemplar, scoring criteria, and instructional facilitation tips for the paired passage lesson.

A visual presentation for English 1 EOC preparation, guiding students through the analysis of paired texts, a Think-Pair-Share activity, and strategies for writing a short constructed response.

A creative project choice board for the 'Saving Winslow' book club final week, offering options like a character suitcase, town newspaper, song/poem, or connection map.

Instructional slides for Week 4 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, now including a final creative project showcase slide.

Student activity journal for Week 4 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on final character evolution and the book's message.

Instructional slides for Week 3 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on synthesizing themes and the concept of resilience.

Student activity journal for Week 3 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on synthesizing themes and the vocabulary term 'resilience'.

Instructional slides for Week 2 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on Nora's character and the SWBST summary method.

Student activity journal for Week 2 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, focusing on Nora's character and summarizing using the SWBST method.

Instructional slides for Week 1 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, introducing Louie and modeling the vocabulary word map.

Student activity journal for Week 1 of the 'Saving Winslow' book club, featuring character analysis of Louie and Gus and a vocabulary word map for 'fragile'.

Updated Teacher Club Guide for 'Saving Winslow' to include details about the final creative project choice board and presentation day.

Updated slide deck for the 'Urban Echoes' unit with larger font sizes to ensure all text meets the minimum requirement for 4th-grade group instruction.

A comprehensive teacher-facing answer key for all worksheets and assessments in the 'Urban Echoes' unit, including sample 4th-grade responses.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade standards with specific scaffolding strategies.

The final assessment for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade with heavy scaffolding and sentence frames for the comparative response.

The fourth and final short story of the unit, 'Concrete Gardens', which brings together characters from previous stories. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 3 focused on synthesizing themes and connections across the first three stories in the unit. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The third short story of the unit, 'The Subway Song', exploring music and connection in the city. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 2 focused on identifying character traits and writing a structured paragraph response with text evidence. Scaffolding added for 4th-grade.

The second short story of the unit, 'The Midnight Mural', focused on an unlikely friendship and urban art. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 1 focused on using context clues for vocabulary and applying the SWBST framework to summarize 'The Empty Bench'. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade standards with specific scaffolding strategies.

The final assessment for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade with heavy scaffolding and sentence frames for the comparative response.

The fourth and final short story of the unit, 'Concrete Gardens', which brings together characters from previous stories. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 3 focused on synthesizing themes and connections across the first three stories in the unit. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The third short story of the unit, 'The Subway Song', exploring music and connection in the city. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 2 focused on identifying character traits and writing a structured paragraph response with text evidence. Scaffolding added for 4th-grade.

The second short story of the unit, 'The Midnight Mural', focused on an unlikely friendship and urban art. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 1 focused on using context clues for vocabulary and applying the SWBST framework to summarize 'The Empty Bench'. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The first short story of the unit, 'The Empty Bench', adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes a vocabulary focus section at the bottom.

A comprehensive teacher's facilitation guide for the Extreme Weather Experts unit, including lesson overviews, instructional tips, and differentiation strategies.

A student synthesis worksheet for the final lesson, featuring a comparison matrix and a structured writing area for a comprehensive evidentiary paragraph.

Instructional slides for the Storm Synthesis lesson, focusing on comparing and contrasting tornadoes and hurricanes using evidence from multiple texts.

A reading comprehension and writing worksheet about hurricanes, featuring a text passage, a "Paragraph Power" graphic organizer, and a final writing area.

Instructional slides for the Hurricane Highways lesson, focusing on hurricane terminology and teaching the "Paragraph Power" (Topic, Details, Conclusion) writing structure.

A reading comprehension worksheet about tornado formation, featuring a text passage, vocabulary matching, and text-based analysis questions.

Instructional slides for the Tornado Tactics lesson, introducing key vocabulary, lesson objectives, and close reading strategies for informational texts.

A comprehensive teacher answer key and thematic guide for the "Mind Spark" unit, including vocabulary definitions, sequencing keys, and discussion focus points.

A culminating project portfolio worksheet for Lesson 4, guiding students through a school inclusion audit and the development of a "Spark Solution" and campaign pitch.

A comprehension and sequencing worksheet for Lesson 3, focusing on the emotional climax of the book and Melody's resilience during the Whiz Kids competition.

A character analysis worksheet for Lesson 2 focusing on Melody's transition from silence to having a voice through the Medi-Talker, including perspective-taking exercises.

A comprehensive teacher answer key and thematic guide for the "Mind Spark" unit, including vocabulary definitions, sequencing keys, and discussion focus points.

A culminating project portfolio worksheet for Lesson 4, guiding students through a school inclusion audit and the development of a "Spark Solution" and campaign pitch.

A comprehension and sequencing worksheet for Lesson 3, focusing on the emotional climax of the book and Melody's resilience during the Whiz Kids competition.

A character analysis worksheet for Lesson 2 focusing on Melody's transition from silence to having a voice through the Medi-Talker, including perspective-taking exercises.

A structured student journal for the "Out of My Mind" book club, updated for a 6-week schedule with combined week sections for broader synthesis.

Visual presentation for the "Out of My Mind" book club, updated for a 6-week schedule with adjusted chapter groupings and an emphasis on the 6-week journey.

A comprehensive teacher facilitator guide for the "Out of My Mind" book club, updated for a 6-week schedule with a reading roadmap and expanded discussion prompts.

A comprehensive teacher reference sheet containing keys for Primary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Updated to reflect new comprehension questions for Advanced Assignment 2.

A 3-page homework packet focusing on advanced vocabulary, critical comprehension questions, and thematic analysis based on the Oakley story. Grade levels have been removed.

A 3-page homework packet for intermediate students focusing on vocabulary, plot structure, and summary writing. Grade levels have been removed.

A 3-page homework packet for primary students including phonics, sequencing, and main idea activities. Grade levels have been removed.

A complex version of the Oakley story for advanced analysis. Grade levels have been removed.

A detailed story for intermediate students about Oakley the squirrel. Grade levels have been removed.

A simple reading passage for primary students about Oakley the squirrel and his blue nut. Grade levels have been removed.

A multi-page briefing handout focused exclusively on the trial of Tom Robinson in Chapters 16-20 of To Kill a Mockingbird, including courtroom participants, testimony summaries, and key evidence.

A set of discussion question cards and facilitation tips for teachers to lead a deep-dive conversation into the logic and cohesion of a literary argument. Includes guidance on identifying logical fallacies and evaluating claim strength.

A graphic organizer for 11th-grade students to visually map the line of reasoning in a literary argument. It features a hierarchical flowchart structure for claims and a thesis, plus a section for identifying logical gaps or fallacies.

A visually engaging slide deck titled "Follow the Clues," designed to guide students through the concept of 'Line of Reasoning' using a detective-themed visual style. Includes definitions, case studies from Act II, and instructional prompts.

A detailed lesson plan for teaching 11th-grade students how to trace a line of reasoning in a literary argument, featuring a 30-minute instructional arc, teacher tips, and differentiation strategies.

A student worksheet for the Plot Panels lesson, featuring a sequencing activity and a 3-panel comic strip template for creative story writing.

A comprehensive teacher lesson plan for "Map to the Message," detailing the objective, materials, pacing, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies.

Instructional slides for the "Map to the Message" lesson, featuring a warm-up, embedded video, discussion prompts, and activity instructions with a pirate-inspired design.

Answer key for the Treasure Hunt Worksheet, providing the page numbers, topics, and secret letters for teachers to quickly grade student work.

A pirate-themed student worksheet where students use the provided Table of Contents samples to find specific page numbers and topics, eventually decoding a secret word.

A reference sheet containing three different Table of Contents samples for a variety of fictional textbooks (Nature, Space, and Cooking) to be used in the student activity.

A template and guide for students to draft their observation study, including sensory note-taking, structural planning, and peer review sections.

A teacher guide for the Emulation Workshop, featuring instructional strategies for drafting and peer review.

A presentation reviewing the narrative techniques covered in the sequence and outlining the requirements for the Emulation Workshop.

A worksheet for mapping narrative arcs and analyzing tension levels in a nonfiction book study.

A teacher guide for the Structural Pacing and Arc Mapping lesson, including instructional strategies for analyzing narrative structure and pacing.

A presentation deck exploring narrative structure, arcs, and pacing strategies used in book-length literary journalism.

Worksheet for students to identify logical fallacies and analyze authorial bias within a specific chapter of their nonfiction text. Matches the "System Glitch" theme of Lesson 4.

A student reflection sheet for analyzing authorial presence, immersion levels, and journalistic reliability in a nonfiction text.

A teacher guide for the Ethics of Immersion and Voice lesson, including instructional strategies for analyzing authorial presence and narrative reliability.

A presentation exploring the author's voice and presence in literary journalism, comparing objective and subjective reporting styles.

A worksheet for analyzing characterization techniques in nonfiction, focusing on the STEAL method and the ethical implications of authorial framing.

A teacher guide for facilitating the Characterization in Nonfiction lesson, featuring instructional strategies for the hero/villain hook and the STEAL analysis.

A presentation exploring characterization in nonfiction, focusing on the techniques authors use to turn real subjects into literary figures and the ethical implications of those choices.

Final assessment rubric for the 'Blueprint of Information' sequence, evaluating student mastery of text features, structures, and structural critique.

Section autopsy report worksheet for analyzing how text structure supports the main idea and authorial intent.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade standards with specific scaffolding strategies.

The final assessment for the 'Urban Echoes' unit, adjusted for 4th-grade with heavy scaffolding and sentence frames for the comparative response.

The fourth and final short story of the unit, 'Concrete Gardens', which brings together characters from previous stories. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 3 focused on synthesizing themes and connections across the first three stories in the unit. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The third short story of the unit, 'The Subway Song', exploring music and connection in the city. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 2 focused on identifying character traits and writing a structured paragraph response with text evidence. Scaffolding added for 4th-grade.

The second short story of the unit, 'The Midnight Mural', focused on an unlikely friendship and urban art. Adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes vocabulary focus at the bottom.

A worksheet for Lesson 1 focused on using context clues for vocabulary and applying the SWBST framework to summarize 'The Empty Bench'. Adjusted for 4th-grade scaffolding.

The first short story of the unit, 'The Empty Bench', adjusted for 4th-grade readability. Includes a vocabulary focus section at the bottom.

A comprehensive teacher answer key and thematic guide for the "Mind Spark" unit, including vocabulary definitions, sequencing keys, and discussion focus points.

A culminating project portfolio worksheet for Lesson 4, guiding students through a school inclusion audit and the development of a "Spark Solution" and campaign pitch.

A comprehension and sequencing worksheet for Lesson 3, focusing on the emotional climax of the book and Melody's resilience during the Whiz Kids competition.

A character analysis worksheet for Lesson 2 focusing on Melody's transition from silence to having a voice through the Medi-Talker, including perspective-taking exercises.

A structured student journal for the "Out of My Mind" book club, updated for a 6-week schedule with combined week sections for broader synthesis.

Visual presentation for the "Out of My Mind" book club, updated for a 6-week schedule with adjusted chapter groupings and an emphasis on the 6-week journey.

A comprehensive teacher facilitator guide for the "Out of My Mind" book club, updated for a 6-week schedule with a reading roadmap and expanded discussion prompts.

An annotated teacher copy of the Chapter 8 excerpt for Lesson 8, focusing on themes of loyalty, consequence, and the disillusioned American Dream. Includes chunking, Stop and Jot, and Think-Pair-Share strategies centered on Gatsby's tragic death and Nick's final compliment.

An annotated teacher copy of the Chapter 7 excerpt for Lesson 7, focusing on the narrative climax in the Plaza Hotel confrontation. Includes chunking, Stop and Jot, and Think-Pair-Share strategies centered on the conflict between Tom, Gatsby, and Daisy.

An annotated teacher copy of the Chapter 6 excerpt for Lesson 6, focusing on the theme of illusion versus reality. Includes chunking, Stop and Jot, and Think-Pair-Share strategies centered on Gatsby's self-invention and his defiance of time.

An annotated teacher copy of the Chapter 5 excerpt for Lesson 5, focusing on themes of the past and illusion. Includes chunking, Stop and Jot, and Think-Pair-Share strategies centered on the symbolic "shirts" and the "green light".

A comprehensive teacher's facilitation guide for the Extreme Weather Experts unit, including lesson overviews, instructional tips, and differentiation strategies.

A student synthesis worksheet for the final lesson, featuring a comparison matrix and a structured writing area for a comprehensive evidentiary paragraph.

Instructional slides for the Storm Synthesis lesson, focusing on comparing and contrasting tornadoes and hurricanes using evidence from multiple texts.

A reading comprehension and writing worksheet about hurricanes, featuring a text passage, a "Paragraph Power" graphic organizer, and a final writing area.

Instructional slides for the Hurricane Highways lesson, focusing on hurricane terminology and teaching the "Paragraph Power" (Topic, Details, Conclusion) writing structure.

A reading comprehension worksheet about tornado formation, featuring a text passage, vocabulary matching, and text-based analysis questions.

Instructional slides for the Tornado Tactics lesson, introducing key vocabulary, lesson objectives, and close reading strategies for informational texts.

A teacher resource providing the answer key for multiple-choice questions, a sample short constructed response exemplar, scoring criteria, and instructional facilitation tips for the paired passage lesson.

A visual presentation for English 1 EOC preparation, guiding students through the analysis of paired texts, a Think-Pair-Share activity, and strategies for writing a short constructed response.

A student reading packet for English 1 EOC preparation featuring a poem and an informational text about ecosystems. It includes multiple-choice questions and a short constructed response prompt with a lined writing area.

An open-ended version of the Gothic Gazing worksheet for advanced TELPAS students, featuring the same sensory bank, reading passages, and the new "Secret Cape" craft.

A detailed lesson plan for teachers, providing a 45-minute timeline, alignment with TELPAS standards, answer keys for the student worksheet, and specific scaffolding strategies for the "Secret Cape" craft.

A comprehensive student handout for TELPAS students featuring a bilingual sensory word bank, two differentiated reading passages (Britannica School and Bram Stoker), comprehension questions, and step-by-step instructions for the "Secret Cape" craft.

A vibrant, high-contrast slide deck designed for 9th-10th grade ELLs, featuring historical context for World Dracula Day, a video comparison, speaking prompts, and the new "Secret Cape" craft guide.

The teacher's guide for The Trophy Heist escape room, providing instructional support and the solution key (7772).

The student worksheet for The Trophy Heist escape room, containing reading passages and clues to recover the Golden Trophy.

The visual presentation for The Trophy Heist escape room, setting the scene for the mission to recover the Golden Trophy.

A scaffolded writing and speaking worksheet for ESOL students. It features sentence stems for drafting a battle cry, an oral presentation framework, and a reflection on the value of research, specifically designed to support emergent bilinguals in meeting TELPAS and TEKS criteria.

A step-by-step craft guide for students to create an 'Echo Banner' using paper, markers, scissors, and tape. This tactile activity reinforces the lesson's themes of making oneself heard and using sensory imagery.

A simplified version of the Battle Field Notes reading worksheet with a Lexile level of approximately 300L. Designed for ESOL students needing high-accessibility text, it covers the same core themes and essential questions as the standard version with simpler vocabulary and sentence structures.