A comprehensive sequence for 4th graders to master the use of indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' based on phonetic sounds. Students progress from sound identification to complex exceptions and editing skills.
A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.
A three-day intensive reteach sequence for 4th-grade poetry standards, focusing on figurative language, imagery, and sound devices through STAAR-aligned practice.
A series of literacy lessons focused on seasonal changes and reading comprehension skills across multiple grade levels.
Differentiated ELA homework packets centered on the lives and importance of honeybees, organized by complexity levels.
A 5-day reading comprehension and writing unit for struggling readers, blending the world of Farming Simulator with real-world agriculture. Focuses on 2nd-grade level literacy skills within a high-interest 5th-grade context.
A 10-day immersion into narrative writing for upper elementary students, focusing on craft, structure, and grammar conventions.
A collection of mystery-themed reading lessons for different grade levels, focusing on building inference skills and identifying central themes through narrative storytelling.
A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.
A comprehensive informational writing unit designed for 4th-grade students reading at a 3rd-grade level. This sequence scaffolds writing skills from basic complete sentences to evidence-based informational paragraphs using science, history, and fiction texts.
A 4-day intensive sequence focused on mastering the 'central idea' multiple-choice question type. Students will learn to distinguish between the main point and supporting details, identify common distractor types, and apply the 'Who + What' strategy to select the most accurate answer.
A comprehensive novel study for Roald Dahl's 'Matilda', focusing on character development, text evidence, and creative writing across 21 chapters.
A comprehensive set of tiered ELA homework assignments for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade, focusing on level-appropriate reading skills including sight words, main idea, and making inferences.
A series of hands-on workshops where students act as "sentence engineers," using word components to master syntax, sentence variety, and descriptive writing.
A persuasive writing unit centered on the TV show Stranger Things, using the SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) framework to help students craft compelling arguments.
A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.
A comprehensive reading skills unit focused on Grade 4 literacy standards, including character analysis, main idea, cause and effect, and author's point of view. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary cases using textual evidence.
A comprehensive collection of short, paired articles designed for student debates. Each topic features two opposing viewpoints to help students practice identifying and using text evidence in their arguments.
A comprehensive unit exploring the myths of Prometheus and Odysseus, focusing on character traits, epic journeys, and foundational Greek mythology vocabulary.
Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.
A series of lessons focused on expanding vocabulary through the study of homographs, synonyms, and context clues.
A 5-day MCAS preparation unit focused on the story 'The Red Junglefowl in the Fairy Teacup.' This sequence scaffolds the writing process for ML and Special Education students, moving from character analysis to a full evidence-based essay about the relationship between Min and Grandpa.
A creative informational writing project where students become 'archivists' for the Oddity Almanac, researching and reporting on fascinating real-world topics through a field-guide aesthetic.
A comprehensive suite of resources focused on academic writing proficiency, providing students with the linguistic scaffolds needed to excel in essays, reports, and arguments.
A series of lessons focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary for grades 3-5, specifically analyzing how different affixes change the meaning of common root words. Students practice identifying similarities and differences between word pairs sharing the same root.
A three-day unit on comparing and contrasting informational texts focused on aquatic ecosystems. Students progress from basic physical differences between freshwater and saltwater to complex environmental adaptations in vertical zones, and finally to a detailed comparison of Coral Reefs and Kelp Forests using a Feature Matrix.
A series of 15-20 minute small-group intervention lessons designed to help 4th grade students improve their informational writing through elaboration. The sequence moves from subject-specific content (Revolutionary War) to general knowledge topics to solidify the ability to use evidence and explanation starters.
A whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.
A series of educational materials exploring the lives and duties of law enforcement dogs, designed to build vocabulary and reading comprehension.
A 4-day intensive reteaching unit for 4th Grade TEKS 4.10B, 4.9Dii, and 4.10C. Students will act as "Information Architects," analyzing how text structures and features are the building blocks of author's purpose through a gradual release model.
A multi-level ELA homework sequence based on nature's engineers. Each level includes a tiered reading passage and four nights of focused ELA assignments (Main Idea, Sequencing, Traits, and Vocabulary).