A project-based unit where students investigate how the setting of a novel (historical and geographical) acts as a crucial force in the story, culminating in the creation of a 'World Guide' presentation.
A 9-day comprehensive novel study of 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis, designed for 5th-grade students and aligned with Texas TEKS. The unit focuses on character analysis, inference, plot structure, and author's purpose through daily slides, rigorous activities, and STAAR-aligned exit tickets.
A comprehensive unit on figurative language, taking students from basic comparisons like similes and metaphors to complex devices like oxymorons and symbolism. Students act as 'Language Scientists' in a literary lab to synthesize and analyze text.
A dual-unit intervention sequence for 6th grade Tier 2 decoding. Unit 1 focuses on Morphology (Lessons 1-15). Unit 2 focuses on Syllable Types and Division Patterns (Lessons 16-30) through an architectural blueprint theme.
An 8-session writing program for 6th graders focused on Ancient Egypt, utilizing Brain Frames to build independence in paragraph organization and writing. Each session targets a specific visual organization tool and a historical topic to move students from guided to independent writing.
A comprehensive novel study for Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, focusing on 7th-grade reading standards including character development, plot structure, and theme. Students explore Brian Robeson's survival journey through the lens of a 'Survival Field Guide' aesthetic.
A three-part grammar intensive for 8th graders focusing on the mechanics of compound and complex sentences through architectural-themed practice and application.
A series of lessons exploring complex spelling patterns including assimilated suffixes and chameleon prefixes to improve student decoding and spelling accuracy.
A unit focused on building empathy, character analysis, and creative language use through investigative mysteries and literary deep-dives into core human values.
A series of lessons focused on analyzing key chapters of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963', with a specific focus on plot development, theme, and author's craft.
A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.
A travel-themed spelling and morphology unit where students explore advanced vowel patterns and word structures as 'World Word Explorers'.
A series of thematic handwriting programs designed to improve fine motor skills and penmanship through daily practice sessions centered around fascinating educational topics like biology and history.
A comprehensive 5-week phonics intervention focused on decoding two-syllable words across five major syllable types. Each week includes a pre-assessment, daily lessons with specific targets, student practice sheets, and a post-assessment.
A journey through the pivotal conflicts and cultural shifts of early America, from the folk traditions of Merry Mount to the revolutionary sparks in Boston Harbor.
A three-part vocabulary intervention for 5th graders focusing on context clues and inferencing through a serialized mystery story. Each 15-minute session builds decoding skills and narrative comprehension.