A 5-day EOG review sequence for NC RL.3.3, focusing on character traits, motivations, and how their actions drive story events through an architectural 'blueprint' theme.

A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, plot analysis, and historical context through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, plot analysis, and historical context through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A unit focused on play structure, fluency, and social-emotional problem solving through mystery-themed scripts. Students analyze plot elements while practicing performance skills.

A unit focused on mastering pointer words (demonstratives) to help students describe location and quantity with precision in their writing and speech.

An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.

A two-lesson small group sequence for 3rd grade English Learners focusing on multiple-meaning words, synonyms, and antonyms. The sequence uses a 'Word Lab' theme to engage students in scientific word analysis through visuals, sentence stems, and decodable texts.

A two-day small group intensive for 3rd grade students focused on how text features contribute to an author's purpose and reader understanding. Students act as 'text detectives' to investigate headings, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, diagrams, and charts.

A series of integrated ELA lessons that use science and social studies content to build deep reading comprehension and thematic analysis skills in preparation for state testing.