A narrative writing unit for 3rd grade students centered on fictional storytelling using the Plot Mountain structure, reimagined as a galactic mission through the stars.
A creative writing unit focused on the essential building blocks of storytelling, from character creation to plot resolution.
A comprehensive unit on renewable energy sources, focusing on analyzing informational texts through visual and written synthesis. Designed for EL students to develop academic language while exploring sustainable technology.
A multi-unit spelling series with a Forest Ranger theme, covering complex phonics patterns including R-controlled vowels and silent letter combinations.
A comprehensive sequence of lessons focusing on mastering sequencing in scientific informational texts. Students analyze complex natural processes, identify temporal signals, and use evidence (RI.1) to explain how these processes unfold over time.
A high-energy educational sequence designed to motivate 3rd-5th grade students to maintain reading habits over summer break through drama, visual storytelling, and personal goal-setting.
A comprehensive preparation unit for the 3rd Grade OST Language Arts test, focusing on literary analysis, language nuances, and multi-paragraph opinion writing. Students practice with authentic-style passages and learn structural strategies for writing.
A comprehensive study of Kate DiCamillo's 'Because of Winn-Dixie', focusing on character relationships, themes of loneliness and friendship, and the power of storytelling.
A series of lessons focused on procedural writing and instructional reading through the lens of building and craftsmanship. Students explore sequence, structure, and main idea by analyzing step-by-step guides for avian habitats.
A series of nautical-themed lessons focusing on vowel mastery, from basic short/long distinctions to multisyllabic word decoding.
A comprehensive year-long scope and sequence for Voyager Sopris Passport Book C, designed for a four-day-a-week intervention schedule from mid-August to mid-May.
A 4-week program focused on personal narrative writing and oral presentation skills, with a heavy emphasis on subject-verb agreement, prepositional phrases, and the correct use of articles.
A sequence of library lessons focused on critical thinking, media literacy, and storytelling techniques for upper elementary students.
A series of phonics lessons focused on identifying and distinguishing various vowel sounds, specifically focusing on broad vowel variations and their mouth mechanics.
A comprehensive vocabulary and morphology curriculum covering prefixes, suffixes, Latin roots, and Greek roots through fill-in-the-blank exercises and engaging word puzzles.
A comprehensive foundational literacy sequence focusing on phonics and vocabulary skills, designed for IREAD preparation. Students act as 'Decoding Detectives' to solve linguistic mysteries involving blends, digraphs, vowel patterns, and tricky word meanings.
A comprehensive test prep series that turns students into 'Info Investigators' to master main idea, text features, and evidence-based reading.
A 2-day narrative writing workshop where students develop a survival story based on being lost in the woods at dusk. Includes visual prompts, graphic organizers, and scaffolded writing tools.