A comprehensive literacy intervention sequence featuring two volumes of Hi-Lo short stories. Each anthology focuses on mastering figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, symbolism) and identifying central themes through high-interest, accessible narratives.

A series of literacy lessons where students act as detectives to solve language and reading mysteries, including vocabulary and comprehension skills.

A focused intervention sequence designed to help 3rd-grade students master non-fiction summarization through the lens of rural community life in Northern Illinois.

A comprehensive unit designed for self-paced student research and essay drafting. Students learn to navigate the digital landscape, evaluate sources, and build a structured research paper using a guided 'investigator' theme.

A 7-day end-of-year ELA expedition for middle schoolers, focusing on reflection, character analysis, persuasive pitches, and vocabulary through a vintage travel journal aesthetic.

A three-day introductory unit on inferencing for 6th grade, using a detective theme to help students master the "Equation of Inference": Clues + Schema = Meaning. Students analyze short, punchy 2-3 sentence stories to uncover hidden details about characters, settings, and plots.

A comprehensive novel unit for 'Bud, Not Buddy' exploring the Great Depression, the Jazz Age, and the search for family. Students analyze historical context alongside Bud Caldwell's journey across Michigan.

A one-week ELA unit exploring Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through folktales and biographies. Students develop skills in main idea, vocabulary, theme, and narrative writing through the lens of AAPI heroes and legends.