A five-lesson literary analysis and SAT prep sequence based on Rob Buyea's 'Because of Mr. Terupt'. Students practice textual evidence analysis and vocabulary-in-context skills through character-driven writing prompts.
A systematic short vowel intervention program that uses the Vowel Locksmith metaphor to halt word-guessing, progressing from simple CVC to complex consonant blends.
A step-by-step paragraph building lesson themed as a classic hamburger diner. Guides students through drafting and polishing a cohesive five-sentence paragraph layer-by-layer.
A 1-page teacher answer key for the Space Burger Inspector Worksheet. Correct answers are pre-filled in a distinct red handwriting font to aid with grading and review. Features large, readable text and a clean header.
A comprehensive 12-part series designed to master 240 high-frequency words through sentence construction, mechanics practice, and proofreading.
A deep dive into propaganda techniques used in George Orwell's Animal Farm. Students learn to identify logical fallacies, gaslighting, fear-mongering, and bandwagon strategies through a comprehensive reading passage and an analytical close-reading worksheet.
A 1-page practice worksheet themed as a cosmic diner menu. Students read a high-interest paragraph about Saturn's rings and identify the topic sentence, specific details, transition words, and concluding sentence. Features large, readable text and a clean header.
A comprehensive 5-day DBQ writing unit for 6th-grade ELA students in Tempe, AZ. Students analyze the innovative irrigation canals of the ancient Hohokam people to write an evidence-based historical argument.
