A series of activities focused on morphological awareness, teaching students to 'unpack' words by identifying prefixes, roots, and suffixes to determine meaning.

A 4-day intensive small group reteach sequence for 5th grade students focusing on character relationships, conflict, and plot elements (STAAR standards 5.8B and 5.8C). Each session uses a different genre to practice identifying narrative structures and character dynamics through short, focused passages.

A comprehensive spelling program designed for 4th graders to master weekly word lists through engaging detective-themed activities and vocabulary practice.

A 4-day collaborative narrative writing unit where students 'forge' a class story by voting on the best plot points while mastering CCSS W.4.3 standards. Students work through character creation, sequencing, sensory details, and resolutions to create a cohesive short story.

A 4-day intensive reading unit for 4th grade focusing on plot elements, character dynamics, and making deep connections across realistic fiction, traditional literature, drama, and narrative poetry. Students act as 'Plot Pilots' to navigate various story landscapes.

A series of competitive reading challenges designed to boost fluency, decoding skills, and vocabulary acquisition for upper elementary students.

A 4-lesson intensive unit designed to prepare students for the IAR Prose Constructed Response (PCR). Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of character analysis and essay construction through paired texts and guided planning.