A systematic study of suffix orthography rules including the 1-1-1 rule, silent e, changing y to i, and irregular plurals. Students learn the logic behind spelling changes to preserve vowel sounds and apply these rules in a final workshop.
A three-day literacy sequence for 3rd grade students focused on analyzing and comparing two nature-themed poems. Students will explore poetic devices, imagery, and themes through close reading and multiple-choice assessment.
A comprehensive 5th Grade ELA IAR preparation series focusing on informational texts, evidence-based responses, and narrative writing tasks.
A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.
A series of lessons focused on mastering high-frequency academic action verbs like explain, compare, and justify to help students succeed in academic tasks and assessments.
A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.
A three-day intensive reteach sequence for 4th-grade poetry standards, focusing on figurative language, imagery, and sound devices through STAAR-aligned practice.
A series of literacy lessons focused on seasonal changes and reading comprehension skills across multiple grade levels.
Differentiated ELA homework packets centered on the lives and importance of honeybees, organized by complexity levels.
A 4-day unit for 3rd grade students on determining the main idea, identifying supporting details, and summarizing informational texts about significant historical events. Students will explore the Wright Brothers, the Boston Tea Party, Harriet Tubman, and the Moon Landing.
A three-day unit focused on Arizona standard 3.RI.9, teaching students to compare and contrast the most important points and key details in two texts on the same topic using animal adaptations.
A 5-day unit exploring fables, folktales, and myths for 3rd grade, focusing on Arizona standards RL.1, RL.2, and RL.4. Students analyze morals, recount plots, and decode non-literal language through grade-level texts.
A phonics sequence targeting tricky spelling patterns, including hard and soft 'c' sounds and vowel combinations like 'ea'.
A 5-day reading comprehension and writing unit for struggling readers, blending the world of Farming Simulator with real-world agriculture. Focuses on 2nd-grade level literacy skills within a high-interest 5th-grade context.
A series of ELA practice sessions modeled after MCAS assessments for 5th grade. Each lesson focuses on paired informational texts, comprehension skills, and compare-and-contrast writing.
A 10-day immersion into narrative writing for upper elementary students, focusing on craft, structure, and grammar conventions.
A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.
A collection of mystery-themed reading lessons for different grade levels, focusing on building inference skills and identifying central themes through narrative storytelling.
A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.
A comprehensive 5-day MCAS prep unit for Grade 3 ELA, focusing on reading comprehension strategies and structured open responses using a detective-themed 'Case File' approach.
A comprehensive prep series for the 5th Grade ELA MCAS, focusing on critical reading skills, evidence-based writing, and strategic test-taking.