A series of phonics lessons focusing on vowel teams, digraphs, and other phonetic patterns through narrative passages and fluency drills.

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 4-day intensive sequence for 3rd graders to master identifying the central idea and supporting details in non-fiction texts. Uses a 'Newsroom' theme to engage students as 'reporters' looking for the big scoop.

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.

A comprehensive novel study for Roald Dahl's 'Matilda', focusing on character development, text evidence, and creative writing across 21 chapters.

A series of hands-on workshops where students act as "sentence engineers," using word components to master syntax, sentence variety, and descriptive writing.

A writing-focused sequence where students explore extreme environments and professional routines to practice informative writing techniques.

A comprehensive unit designed to help 3rd-grade students master RI.3.1 by asking and answering questions about science and history texts using explicit evidence. Students will use graphic organizers, reading passages, and instructional slides to become 'Detail Detectives'.