A 4-day instructional sequence focused on paragraph structure, specifically mastering topic sentences and supporting details using student-interest topics like sports, dragons, and favorite foods.
A focused look at Chapter 13 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', helping students master the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why) through the lens of a monster-filled adventure.
A deep dive into the elements of folklore for gifted 5th-grade students, focusing on complex character analysis, figurative language, and creative world-building. Students analyze original folktales and apply literary standards to uncover deep thematic meanings.
A comprehensive unit focused on teaching 3rd-grade students how to ask and answer questions using textual evidence, specifically focused on the high-interest topic of Extreme Weather.
A unit focused on RI.3.1 (Asking and Answering Questions) using historical biographies to build reading comprehension and evidence-based writing skills.
A mastery-based sequence designed to turn students into dictionary experts. Covering navigation basics, guide word logic, and the nuances of multiple definitions.
A 4-day small group intervention focused on using context clues (definition, example, synonym, and antonym) supported by visual illustrations to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students act as 'Word Detectives' to solve vocabulary mysteries.
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 comprehensive guide to identifying and coding open and closed syllables using the Orton-Gillingham approach, designed specifically for first-grade English Language Learners.
A 3rd-grade vocabulary sequence focused on helping multilingual learners distinguish between synonyms, antonyms, and related-but-not-similar words (thematic associations).
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 foundational literacy series focusing on individual letter recognition, phonics, and formation for early learners.
A unit on essential writing and grammar skills, focusing on sentence structure and cohesion through verbs and transition words.
A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character relationships, plot analysis, and historical context with a heavy emphasis on making complex inferences through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.
An introductory unit on William Shakespeare designed for 2nd grade students, focusing on character, setting, and plot in simplified versions of his famous plays.
A two-day instructional sequence for 2nd grade focusing on author's purpose, paragraph structure, and figurative language in fiction and informational texts. students act as "Meaning Makers" to decode how authors build stories and facts using specific structural and linguistic tools.
A comprehensive 10-day unit for Pam Muñoz Ryan's 'Esperanza Rising', focusing on historical context, character growth, and bilingual vocabulary development for 5th grade students.
A unit focused on mastering pointer words (demonstratives) to help students describe location and quantity with precision in their writing and speech.