A two-day unit on comparing and contrasting informational texts focused on saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. Students move from basic physical differences to complex environmental adaptations and biological zones.

A reading comprehension unit for 3rd grade students focused on exploring diverse world cultures while developing critical skills in making inferences and predicting outcomes based on nonfiction text clues.

A three-day small group instructional sequence focused on Arizona standard 3.RI.9, helping students compare and contrast key points and details in two science texts on the same topic. Students explore honey bees, tornadoes, and the moon while practicing standardized test-style questions.

A playful introduction to poetry for 3rd graders, covering acrostic, haiku, and rhyming couplets through interactive exploration and creative writing.

A 5-day spiral review focused on Arizona standards 3.RI.1 and 3.RI.4, using Arizona-themed social studies passages to practice reading comprehension and vocabulary.

A whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.

A 4-day reading comprehension unit for 3rd graders featuring a variety of topics (space, drama, cooking, and history) to practice identifying central ideas and themes.

A collection of diverse educational resources across multiple grade levels and subjects, including social studies projects, science safety, early literacy, and writing assessment.

A series of educational materials exploring the lives and duties of law enforcement dogs, designed to build vocabulary and reading comprehension.

A multi-day investigation of Arizona's desert ecosystem where students practice comparing and contrasting informational texts. Students develop critical reading skills while exploring the unique adaptations of desert plants and animals.

A comprehensive 5-day intervention sequence for 3rd grade literacy focusing on claim identification (3.9Ei) and print/graphic feature analysis (3.10C) with rigorous, STAAR-aligned materials.

A systematic, multi-sensory phonics module designed to build foundational literacy skills through tactile, auditory, and visual reinforcement. This module supports learners of all ages in mastering decoding and early comprehension.

A comprehensive 2-week unit introducing students to the core components of paragraph writing, from topic sentences to concluding statements and transitions. The unit uses an architectural 'blueprint' theme to help students visualize the structure of their writing.

A comparative study of two major disasters through the lens of 'I Survived' series, focusing on making inferences during high-stakes survival moments.

A comprehensive writing unit that breaks down complex structures into manageable building blocks, from individual paragraphs to complete narrative arcs and multi-paragraph essays. Students learn to use blueprints to construct clear, logical, and engaging pieces of writing.

A series of lessons and activities for *Last Kids on Earth: Nightmare King*, designed for Grade 3 students with visual supports and clear structured tasks.

A series of lessons exploring Lauren Tarshis's 'I Survived' series, focusing on analyzing character experiences across different historical disasters.

A writing unit focused on opinion pieces regarding Ancient Roman mythology, emphasizing targeted revision strategies for diverse learners.

A series of high-energy ELA lessons focusing on reading comprehension, summarizing, and word study to boost literacy skills.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the elements of narrative, starting with character construction and moving toward deep literary analysis.