A two-part exploration of Chapters 19 and 20 of 'Because of Winn-Dixie', focusing on the emotional depth of Littmus Lozenges through sequencing and sensory analysis.

A two-day extension unit for 5th grade students focused on mastering the characteristics of literary fiction and informational non-fiction, aligned to MAP RIT 211-220 and TEKS. Students analyze story elements in fiction and text structures/features in non-fiction, with a heavy emphasis on citing text evidence to support inferences.

A two-day extension sequence for 5th grade students focused on advanced reading analysis skills, including author's perspective, rhetorical word choice, and the impact of text and graphic features. Aligning with MAP and TEKS standards, students use detective-themed tools to investigate narrative, persuasive, and informational texts.

A unit exploring environmental responsibility and school-based sustainability efforts through reading, sequencing, and critical thinking.

A comprehensive unit focusing on essential literature skills: character analysis, making inferences with text evidence, and identifying themes and summaries. Students act as literary detectives to uncover deeper meanings in texts.

A multi-level series of homework packets centered on space exploration, adapted for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade students. Each packet includes a grade-appropriate reading passage and three nightly assignments focusing on comprehension, vocabulary, and structural analysis.

A comprehensive unit focusing on vocabulary acquisition and word relationships (L.4 and L.5). Students act as 'Lexicon Engineers' to decode meanings, analyze affixes, and master figurative language through a high-tech laboratory lens.

A week-long exploration of literary elements using fables, myths, and realistic fiction. Students act as 'Story Architects' to deconstruct plot, character, theme, and setting.

A 4-week writing unit where students create their own 'Wimpy Kid' style diary, exploring narrative, expository, argumentative, and persuasive writing alongside specific figurative language techniques.

A unit focused on word mechanics, morphology, and meaning-making strategies through a cohesive laboratory and data-analysis theme.

A narrative writing sequence for 5th grade that integrates Earth Science concepts like tectonic plates and mountain formation into literary informational writing. Students learn to blend factual science with compelling storytelling through character and setting development.

A series of prefix-focused labs designed to help students master common prefixes and suffixes through contextual application and logic puzzles.

A 5-day ELA intervention sequence focusing on context clues and main idea/details, using a detective-themed 'Clue Casefiles' motif to engage students in close reading and evidence-based thinking.

A comprehensive word study sequence for 4th-grade students covering spelling sorts 18 through 41, focusing on consonant and vowel alternations, suffixes, and Greek/Latin roots.

A creative writing unit focused on the essential building blocks of storytelling, from character creation to plot resolution.

A 5-day EOG preparation sequence for North Carolina 5th graders, focusing on key reading standards through the lens of North Carolina's scientific and historical wonders. Each day targets specific skills like inference, character traits, and text structure using regional topics.