A specialized spelling sequence for middle school students, focusing on complex phonetic patterns and their practical application in reading and writing. The sequence uses a 'Blueprint' theme to treat word construction as structural engineering.
A comprehensive series of lessons focused on decoding multisyllabic words and identifying root words for 6th-grade students using SPIRE Level 3 concepts. The unit uses a technical 'Word Engineering' theme to engage older students in foundational literacy skills.
A series of lessons focused on mastering argumentative writing through immersive, game-based activities and role-playing scenarios.
A two-day exploration of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', analyzing poetic craft, gothic elements, and the emotional descent of the narrator through creative performance tasks and analytical writing.
A comprehensive study of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', tracking Jack's journey through friendship, fear, and the mystery of the cosmic entity Ghazt.
A series of targeted assessments and resources designed to track and achieve specific IEP goals related to emotional regulation and coping skills.
A comprehensive year-long intervention sequence for 8th-grade literacy, focusing on STAR 360 and OSAS benchmark skills. The sequence follows a 3-day weekly instructional cycle (Instruction, Practice, Application) to supplement 2 days of choice reading.
A comprehensive unit on executive functioning skills, focusing on active listening, reading comprehension for instructions, and sequence execution across academic and social settings.
A comprehensive book club unit for Natalie Babbitt's *Tuck Everlasting*, exploring themes of immortality, nature's cycles, and moral choices through guided discussion, vocabulary expansion, and project-based learning.
A foundational math sequence for special education students (grades 5-6) focusing on algebraic thinking and spatial reasoning through highly visual, themed units.
An adapted 7th-grade ELA unit on King Arthur and Poetry, specifically designed for students reading at a 3rd-grade level. This unit uses simplified texts, heavy visual support, and scaffolded writing tasks to explore medieval legends and poetic expression.
A 4-session program designed to teach students with diverse needs the technical basics and social inclusion skills required for collaborative gaming. Students learn hardware management, sportsmanship, and teamwork through Mario Kart and Rocket League.
A comprehensive 4-part review series designed to prepare 8th-grade students for the NY ELA Interim Assessment. Each session focuses on specific high-leverage standards and text analysis skills using authentic assessment passages.
A 6-session intervention sequence designed for small groups of students below grade level. This sequence uses a 'Building Blocks' metaphor to teach structured paragraph writing, starting with topic sentences and moving through evidence, explanation, and conclusions, progressively reducing scaffolding to build independence.
A 4-week small-group intervention program focused on mastering inference and context clues. Using a 'Detective/Evidence' theme, students learn to move beyond guessing by citing specific textual evidence and identifying five types of context clues (Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Example, Contrast).
A middle school ELA unit exploring how authors use word choice, sentence structure, and personal history to craft unique voices and distinct perspectives. Students analyze contemporary literature and informational texts to understand the relationship between identity and narrative.
A three-lesson unit for grades 6-8 exploring authorial voice, identity, and perspective through contemporary literature and paired informational texts. Students analyze excerpts from diverse authors like Sandra Cisneros and Jason Reynolds to understand how language shapes narrative personality.
A 2-day lesson sequence focused on analyzing key ideas and details in a historical informational text about the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, featuring STAAR-aligned assessment and graphic organizers.