Students move beyond simple preposition identification to understanding how these words enhance descriptive writing. They analyze mentor texts, use sensory cues, and master sentence variety to paint vivid pictures for their readers.
A 4-week book club sequence for Sharon Creech's 'Saving Winslow', focusing on character analysis, summarizing, synthesizing, and vocabulary through bi-weekly sessions.
A small-group literacy unit focused on mastering informational texts through text-based questioning, vocabulary development, and structured paragraph writing (Topic Sentence, Details, Concluding Sentence) centered on the theme of extreme weather.
A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.
A comprehensive baseline reading assessment sequence designed for virtual tutoring environments. It includes tools for phonics screening, fluency checks, and comprehension evaluation to establish a student's starting point.
A comprehensive book study for Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs. Students will explore character traits, cause and effect, and story elements while building vocabulary and comprehension skills.
A thematic unit centered on winter and snow, exploring grammar, functional language, and descriptive comparison skills.
A two-day investigation where students master the ability to distinguish between narrative and informational texts using specific text features and clues.
A three-lesson unit focused on identifying central ideas in short stories by distinguishing them from supporting details. Students will use the 'Plot Pathfinders' adventure theme to navigate narratives and uncover the core messages of texts.