A comprehensive set of materials for teaching author's purpose through animal and seasonal themes, including sorting activities and anchor charts.

A multi-disciplinary sequence for 4th-grade students focusing on North Carolina's history, geography, and science through rigorous reading comprehension.

A 3-day mini-unit for Indiana 4th graders exploring the life and poetry of James Whitcomb Riley. The unit focuses on Hoosier biography, academic vocabulary including 'dialect', and a deep-dive analysis of sections from 'Little Orphant Annie'.

A multi-day exploration of Booth Tarkington, Indiana's famous novelist. Students learn about his life, analyze an excerpt from 'The Magnificent Ambersons', and create a modern book cover and summary.

An multi-lesson exploration of literary elements through the lens of Dr. Seuss's masterpiece. Students progress from character analysis to point of view, theme, and creative narrative production.