A weekly ELA practice sequence for 5th graders focusing on punctuation, main idea, and supporting claims with evidence, designed with a vintage literary journal theme.
A 5-lesson reading intervention sequence focused on long and short vowel sounds using a high-interest "Code Breakers" theme. Each lesson targets phoneme-grapheme mapping, explicit blending, and decoding/encoding practice within Lexile-leveled texts (420-1010).
An interstellar grammar unit for grades 3-5, where students become space explorers to master parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation through missions and rocket-building challenges.
A series of materials designed to help Flint master paragraph structure and self-editing through the lens of a 'Narrative Architect', using blueprints and inspection checklists.
A reading comprehension sequence based on Chapter 7 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King'. Students will explore character motivations, setting details, and plot developments through multiple-choice questions.
A comprehensive remediation unit designed to master RL.2 through fables and folktales. This sequence targets high-rigor question types, including Part A/Part B evidence questions, character motivation analysis, and proverb-based moral identification.
A comprehensive exploration of nine foundational Ancient Greek myths, focusing on their themes, characters, and cultural significance. Students will analyze legendary heroes and gods through summaries, visual presentations, and engaging activities.
A 4-day instructional sequence focused on paragraph structure, specifically mastering topic sentences and supporting details using student-interest topics like sports, dragons, and favorite foods.
A comprehensive study of Madeleine L'Engle's 'A Wrinkle in Time' focusing on narrative elements through a cosmic explorer's lens. This unit guides students through character analysis, symbolic interpretation, and plot structure across three distinct phases of the novel.
A three-day exploration of heroism comparing historical figures and modern-day community leaders, focusing on informational text features and identifying main ideas.
A series of activities focused on morphological awareness, teaching students to 'unpack' words by identifying prefixes, roots, and suffixes to determine meaning.
A 4-day intensive small group reteach sequence for 5th grade students focusing on character relationships, conflict, and plot elements (STAAR standards 5.8B and 5.8C). Each session uses a different genre to practice identifying narrative structures and character dynamics through short, focused passages.
A comprehensive spelling program designed for 4th graders to master weekly word lists through engaging detective-themed activities and vocabulary practice.
A series of competitive reading challenges designed to boost fluency, decoding skills, and vocabulary acquisition for upper elementary students.