A comprehensive reading skills unit focused on Grade 4 literacy standards, including character analysis, main idea, cause and effect, and author's point of view. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary cases using textual evidence.
A comprehensive collection of short, paired articles designed for student debates. Each topic features two opposing viewpoints to help students practice identifying and using text evidence in their arguments.
Une série de modules de formation destinés aux conseillers pédagogiques pour renforcer leur expertise en ingénierie de formation continue, spécifiquement appliquée à l'enseignement du français à l'école primaire.
A series of lessons focused on expanding vocabulary through the study of homographs, synonyms, and context clues.
A 5-day MCAS preparation unit focused on the story 'The Red Junglefowl in the Fairy Teacup.' This sequence scaffolds the writing process for ML and Special Education students, moving from character analysis to a full evidence-based essay about the relationship between Min and Grandpa.
A creative informational writing project where students become 'archivists' for the Oddity Almanac, researching and reporting on fascinating real-world topics through a field-guide aesthetic.
A comprehensive suite of resources focused on academic writing proficiency, providing students with the linguistic scaffolds needed to excel in essays, reports, and arguments.
A series of lessons focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary for grades 3-5, specifically analyzing how different affixes change the meaning of common root words. Students practice identifying similarities and differences between word pairs sharing the same root.
A three-day unit on comparing and contrasting informational texts focused on aquatic ecosystems. Students progress from basic physical differences between freshwater and saltwater to complex environmental adaptations in vertical zones, and finally to a detailed comparison of Coral Reefs and Kelp Forests using a Feature Matrix.
A series of 15-20 minute small-group intervention lessons designed to help 4th grade students improve their informational writing through elaboration. The sequence moves from subject-specific content (Revolutionary War) to general knowledge topics to solidify the ability to use evidence and explanation starters.
A whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.
A series of educational materials exploring the lives and duties of law enforcement dogs, designed to build vocabulary and reading comprehension.