A comprehensive unit on conjunctions where students learn to connect ideas using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions through the metaphor of building and inspecting bridges.
A comprehensive sequence focused on sentence expansion using the Hochman Method (The Writing Revolution). Students move from distinguishing fragments to expanding kernel sentences with 'Who, What, Where, When, Why' and logical conjunctions.
A series of lessons designed to build foundational reading comprehension skills for struggling readers and emerging bilinguals using decodable texts and structured scaffolds.
A comprehensive phonics sequence that takes students from basic CVC words to complex consonant blends and digraphs through interactive workshop-themed activities and games.
A beginner phonics sequence focusing on reading and building CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words with mixed short vowel sounds.
A collection of resources for primary educators to manage parent communication, homework systems, and seasonal literacy encouragement.
A reading comprehension unit focused on mystery stories across multiple grade levels, targeting skills in inferencing, explicit details, context clues, and identifying main ideas.
A comprehensive unit focused on mastering Reading Literature standards through engaging narratives and critical analysis. Students explore complex characters, themes, and figurative language in high-interest texts.
A deep-space exploration of R-controlled vowels, multisyllabic decoding, and nonsense word mastery for 4th-grade ELA. Students learn to segment and build complex words using the 'Bossy R' patterns.
A comprehensive 30-day decoding and encoding intensive focusing on the six major syllable types. Students act as 'Syllable Sleuths' to master word structures through sorting, mapping, and creative application.
A deep dive into common Greek and Latin roots to help students decode complex vocabulary and improve reading comprehension through etymological analysis.
A three-lesson sequence focused on character lessons, central ideas, and morals using a custom fable about a young shepherd's choice. Students explore the importance of honesty and the weight of consequences through reading, discussion, and analysis.
A comprehensive unit on identifying and using the seven primary parts of speech through the lens of sports, hobbies, and school life. Students progress from basic identification to complex sentence construction.
A comprehensive phonics unit for 2nd grade covering diphthongs, two-syllable VCE words, and silent letters through a fun detective-themed narrative.
A focused reading unit on RL.3.1, helping students master the art of using text evidence to answer questions through realistic fiction.
A 3-day exploration of informational text structures (Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, and Sequence) designed for 4th-grade students to analyze how authors organize information to convey meaning.
A focused exploration of RI.3.1 through historical events, specifically the Wright Brothers' first flight. Students learn to cite explicit evidence from a complex informational text to answer deep comprehension questions.
A structured collection of weekly reading assessments (CFUs) for 3rd Grade ELA, following the Dysart Schools curriculum modules and focusing on RL/RI standards. Features a consistent 3-page format with student passages, multiple-choice questions, and teacher answer keys.
A collection of ELA assessment materials for 3rd grade, following the Dysart Schools template and AASA alignment.
A collection of standards-aligned reading assessments (CFUs) for 3rd Grade ELA, following the Dysart Schools curriculum modules.
A comprehensive 12-lesson literacy program for primary students (Grades 1-2) using a theme of Detectives, Hunters, and Architects. Features a bright color palette of light blue, pink, light green, and orange.