A foundational sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on the rules of pronoun-antecedent agreement, including number, person, and gender consistency. Students move from identifying simple relationships to proofreading complex academic texts.
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 3rd-grade vocabulary sequence focused on helping multilingual learners distinguish between synonyms, antonyms, and related-but-not-similar words (thematic associations).
A unit on essential writing and grammar skills, focusing on sentence structure and cohesion through verbs and transition words.
A unit focused on mastering pointer words (demonstratives) to help students describe location and quantity with precision in their writing and speech.
A 5-day persuasive writing unit themed as 'Opinion Ops,' where students act as secret agents building a case for or against school uniforms or cell phones in school. Includes graphic organizers, daily worksheets, and a comprehensive grading rubric.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
A two-week unit exploring the Hero's Journey monomyth, using Simone Biles as a modern anchor and culminating in a creative mapping project and traditional exam.
A series of integrated ELA lessons that use science and social studies content to build deep reading comprehension and thematic analysis skills in preparation for state testing.
A collection of diverse instructional units designed to build both literary analysis skills and practical life knowledge, preparing students for complex texts and real-world challenges.
A 5-day mastery unit for RI.8.2 using a Content Creator Studio theme. Students learn to determine central ideas, analyze their development, and write objective summaries through the lens of digital media production.
A collection of simple, low-prep partner games designed for 2nd-grade students to reinforce Indiana reading standards in sight words, main idea, and vocabulary. These games are tailored for use by instructional assistants during extension or small group time.
A two-part series for 3rd graders focused on mastering the 'Multiple Genres' strand. Students learn to distinguish between literary and informational texts while applying core comprehension skills through paired passages.
A foundational phonics unit designed for early readers to master consonant-vowel-consonant patterns. The unit incorporates bilingual support to bridge English literacy with Spanish language foundations.
A comprehensive multi-grade level toolkit for reading intervention teachers to track and monitor student reading fluency benchmarks throughout the school year.
A comprehensive writing program for grades 3-12 focused on sentence and paragraph composition across six different genres, culminating in exam preparation and final assessments. The curriculum balances grammar foundations with creative and formal writing structures.
A unit exploring environmental responsibility and school-based sustainability efforts through reading, sequencing, and critical thinking.
A series of targeted small-group lessons focused on identifying author's purpose using STAAR-style questions for 3rd-grade students. Includes materials for three approaching-level groups and one higher-level group across fiction, non-fiction, and persuasive texts.
A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.
A literary analysis unit focusing on how structure and perspective shape the theme of resilience across poetry and short stories.
A week-long exploration of literary elements using fables, myths, and realistic fiction. Students act as 'Story Architects' to deconstruct plot, character, theme, and setting.
A sequence designed for WIDA Levels 1-2 (Entering/Emerging) focused on the Language of Language Arts. Students learn to identify and describe characters, settings, and story sequences using high-visual support and scaffolded sentence frames.