A focused look at Chapter 13 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', helping students master the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why) through the lens of a monster-filled adventure.

A deep dive into the elements of folklore for gifted 5th-grade students, focusing on complex character analysis, figurative language, and creative world-building. Students analyze original folktales and apply literary standards to uncover deep thematic meanings.

A comprehensive unit focused on teaching 3rd-grade students how to ask and answer questions using textual evidence, specifically focused on the high-interest topic of Extreme Weather.

A unit focused on RI.3.1 (Asking and Answering Questions) using historical biographies to build reading comprehension and evidence-based writing skills.

A mastery-based sequence designed to turn students into dictionary experts. Covering navigation basics, guide word logic, and the nuances of multiple definitions.

A 4-day small group intervention focused on using context clues (definition, example, synonym, and antonym) supported by visual illustrations to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students act as 'Word Detectives' to solve vocabulary mysteries.

A 5-day EOG review sequence for NC RL.3.3, focusing on character traits, motivations, and how their actions drive story events through an architectural 'blueprint' theme.

A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, plot analysis, and historical context through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, plot analysis, and historical context through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A 3rd-grade vocabulary sequence focused on helping multilingual learners distinguish between synonyms, antonyms, and related-but-not-similar words (thematic associations).

A unit focused on play structure, fluency, and social-emotional problem solving through mystery-themed scripts. Students analyze plot elements while practicing performance skills.

A unit on essential writing and grammar skills, focusing on sentence structure and cohesion through verbs and transition words.

A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character relationships, plot analysis, and historical context with a heavy emphasis on making complex inferences through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A comprehensive 10-day unit for Pam Muñoz Ryan's 'Esperanza Rising', focusing on historical context, character growth, and bilingual vocabulary development for 5th grade students.

A unit focused on mastering pointer words (demonstratives) to help students describe location and quantity with precision in their writing and speech.

A two-lesson small group sequence for 3rd grade English Learners focusing on multiple-meaning words, synonyms, and antonyms. The sequence uses a 'Word Lab' theme to engage students in scientific word analysis through visuals, sentence stems, and decodable texts.

A two-day small group intensive for 3rd grade students focused on how text features contribute to an author's purpose and reader understanding. Students act as 'text detectives' to investigate headings, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, diagrams, and charts.

A series of integrated ELA lessons that use science and social studies content to build deep reading comprehension and thematic analysis skills in preparation for state testing.

A drama-focused sequence for 3rd grade that uses Mystery and Adventure plays to teach reading literature standards RL.3.1, RL.3.4, and RL.3.5. Students move from teacher modeling to independent practice using the gradual release of responsibility.

A 5-day mastery unit for RI.8.2 using a Content Creator Studio theme. Students learn to determine central ideas, analyze their development, and write objective summaries through the lens of digital media production.