A comprehensive ELA unit for grades 3-5 focused on decoding and analyzing nonfiction texts through the lens of 'Fact Finders'. Students learn to identify text features, analyze organizational structures, and determine an author's purpose.
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 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 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 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 week-long exploration of Irish mythology, covering the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Ulster Cycle, the Fenian Cycle, and the magical Otherworld. Students will read classic legends, analyze character traits, and organize the various cycles of Irish lore.
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.