A comprehensive writing unit focusing on compare-and-contrast skills through animal research, norming exercises, and self-assessment.

A 6-week reading intervention unit for 5th graders focused on making inferences, analyzing questions, and using text evidence. Themes include mysteries, sports (baseball and basketball), and dragons to engage high-interest readers.

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 unit designed to equip 5th-grade students with specific, actionable strategies for ELA standardized testing, specifically tailored for the MCAS format. The sequence covers reading comprehension, vocabulary analysis, and test-day stamina.

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

A unit exploring the intersection of technology and well-being, focusing on argumentative writing and critical media literacy for 5th-grade students.