A 4-day intensive reteaching unit for 4th Grade TEKS 4.10B, 4.9Dii, and 4.10C. Students will act as "Information Architects," analyzing how text structures and features are the building blocks of author's purpose through a gradual release model.
A multi-level ELA homework sequence based on nature's engineers. Each level includes a tiered reading passage and four nights of focused ELA assignments (Main Idea, Sequencing, Traits, and Vocabulary).
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 exploring Lauren Tarshis's 'I Survived' series, focusing on analyzing character experiences across different historical disasters.
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.
A comprehensive collection of interactive activities and tools designed to help 4th graders master nonfiction text features, including headings, captions, diagrams, and navigation tools.