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 Grade 5 unit exploring the genre of personal narratives through historical and contemporary first-person accounts, focusing on narrative craft and literary devices.
A sequence designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students who struggle with ADHD and language organization, focusing on building paragraphs through structured, visual scaffolding.
A comprehensive collection of scaffolded writing resources designed for RSP students to master opinion writing across various support levels, specifically tailored for end-of-year progress reports.
A comprehensive set of materials for teaching author's purpose through animal and seasonal themes, including sorting activities and anchor charts.
An intensive test-prep sequence designed to help 4th-grade students master Reading Literature, Reading Informational Text, and Language standards before the End-of-Grade assessment.
A multi-disciplinary sequence for 4th-grade students focusing on North Carolina's history, geography, and science through rigorous reading comprehension.
A 3-day mini-unit for Indiana 4th graders exploring the life and poetry of James Whitcomb Riley. The unit focuses on Hoosier biography, academic vocabulary including 'dialect', and a deep-dive analysis of sections from 'Little Orphant Annie'.
A three-day exploration of chapters 4-6 of Zero Tolerance, focusing on character evolution, the escalation of conflict, and high-stakes vocabulary. Students analyze Sierra's plight through the lens of school bureaucracy and moral complexity.
A multi-day exploration of Booth Tarkington, Indiana's famous novelist. Students learn about his life, analyze an excerpt from 'The Magnificent Ambersons', and create a modern book cover and summary.
An multi-lesson exploration of literary elements through the lens of Dr. Seuss's masterpiece. Students progress from character analysis to point of view, theme, and creative narrative production.