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.

A series of opinion writing lessons that use narrative and informational texts to teach students how to construct structured 6-sentence paragraphs using the TEXEXT format.

A comprehensive 8-week book club unit for Elizabeth George Speare's 'The Sign of the Beaver', focusing on survival, cultural bridge-building, and character growth. Each week covers three chapters with dedicated group roles and comprehension tasks.

A 6-part book club unit for 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George, focusing on survival skills, character development, and nature connection. Each section includes discussion roles, deep-dive prompts, and character tracking.

A series of lessons focused on developing strong referencing skills, using textual evidence to support claims about characters, setting, and plot.

A gentle introduction to Kafka's classic story, adapted for early readers with simplified language and engaging visuals.

A comprehensive unit for the novel 'Save Me A Seat', specifically designed for Grade 5 ELL students. This unit focuses on Tier 2 vocabulary, differentiated reading responses with scaffolded sentence starters, and deep exploration of themes like assumptions, friendship, and cultural identity.

A comprehensive Grade 5 unit exploring the genre of personal narratives through historical and contemporary first-person accounts, focusing on narrative craft and literary devices.