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 4-day intensive study of a complex historical text focused on Author's Purpose and Craft, specifically designed for English 1 and 2 STAAR EOC preparation. Students analyze diction, imagery, syntax, and rhetorical devices within a 1200-Lexile historical narrative.