A foundational sequence for pre-service teachers exploring the physiological and articulatory mechanics of speech sounds. Students master pure phoneme production to ensure effective blending and segmenting instruction.
A dual-unit intervention sequence for 6th grade Tier 2 decoding. Unit 1 focuses on Morphology (Lessons 1-15). Unit 2 focuses on Syllable Types and Division Patterns (Lessons 16-30) through an architectural blueprint theme.
A comprehensive preschool literacy program designed around Deeper Learning principles. It focuses on developmentally appropriate stages from oral language to emergent writing, using play-based exploration and authentic communication.
A comprehensive prep sequence for the TSIA Reading exam, focusing on main ideas, vocabulary, inference, and literary analysis. Each lesson provides review materials, practice problems, and assessment tools.
A comprehensive syllable mastery series for grades 1-4 focusing on open, closed, silent e, and consonant -le syllable types.
A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focused on the "bonus letters" (Floss Rule: f, l, s, z) including heart words 'your' and 'want'. Students explore the concept of doubling final consonants in one-syllable short vowel words through a factory-themed learning experience.
An eight-lesson unit on Franz Kafka and Section I of The Metamorphosis. Lessons 1-4 cover Kafka's biography, historical context, literary style, and major themes. Lessons 5-8 focus on a close reading of Section I. Includes a final compiled Unit Homework assignment.
A series of lessons exploring complex spelling patterns including assimilated suffixes and chameleon prefixes to improve student decoding and spelling accuracy.
A dynamic high school unit exploring the roots, techniques, and performance of slam and spoken word poetry, culminating in a school-wide poetry slam.
A comprehensive 20-day intensive review for the TSIA2 Writing exam, covering punctuation, grammar, organizational revision, and sentence combining with daily drills and detailed explanations.
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 complete unit for the second part of Chapter 1 of The Metamorphosis, covering reading analysis, grammar skills (commas), and thematic exploration of authority.
A 10-lesson writing intervention focused on paragraph organization, sequencing, and sentence variety, themed around the classic story Charlotte's Web. Students learn to construct 'radiant' paragraphs with a clear structure and diverse sentence types.
A comprehensive curriculum framework for primary English Language Learners, aligning theme-based social studies and science units with WIDA's four Key Language Uses: Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. This sequence provides instructional scaffolding for students at proficiency levels 1-3.
A three-part vocabulary intervention for 5th graders focusing on context clues and inferencing through a serialized mystery story. Each 15-minute session builds decoding skills and narrative comprehension.
A comprehensive ELA test prep program designed for 25-minute sessions, targeting Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) standards for 8th Grade Reading Informational Text and Language.
A series of high-impact 25-minute ELA mini-lessons for 7th grade, focused on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Informational Text standards, designed for easy facilitation by any content-area teacher.
A multi-level reading comprehension series exploring Spring Break themes through grade-appropriate passages and assessment questions.
A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.
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 comprehensive set of writing tools and rubrics across different genres to help students master various styles of storytelling and analysis.
A playful journey through the alphabet using sensory art and creative play to introduce early literacy to toddlers.
A three-day literacy sequence for 3rd grade students focused on analyzing and comparing two nature-themed poems. Students will explore poetic devices, imagery, and themes through close reading and multiple-choice assessment.
A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.
A comprehensive prep series for the 5th Grade ELA MCAS, focusing on critical reading skills, evidence-based writing, and strategic test-taking.
A comprehensive ELA unit designed to bridge accessibility and academic rigor. Students engage with informational, fictional, and poetic texts at various readability levels while mastering 6th-grade Massachusetts ELA analytical standards.
A comprehensive prep unit for the Grade 5 ELA MCAS, focusing on reading comprehension of diverse texts, evidence-based writing, and test-taking stamina. Students will engage with daily checks, structured planning tools, and a full-length practice examination.
A comprehensive deep-dive into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Act 1. Students will analyze character dynamics, the tension between destiny and choice, and the rich poetic language of the play across individual scenes.
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 comprehensive reading unit for "Dolphins at Daybreak" tailored for 2nd-grade English learners (WIDA Level 2). The unit focuses on CVC decoding, high-frequency sight words, and basic comprehension using visual supports and sentence frames.
A deep dive into the classic science fiction of Ray Bradbury, analyzing how his Martian frontier serves as a mirror for 20th and 21st-century human nature.
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 literacy unit designed for 3rd-grade students to master text-dependent writing. Using a rigorous informational text about ant colonies, students move from daily short constructed responses to a final extended constructed response, all while utilizing the RACES writing strategy in a 4-day format.
A Tier 2 reading intervention program for 2nd graders focusing on fluency through repeated reading of high-interest animal passages, expression practice, and comprehension.