A series of lessons focused on expanding vocabulary through the study of homographs, synonyms, and context clues.

A 5-day MCAS preparation unit focused on the story 'The Red Junglefowl in the Fairy Teacup.' This sequence scaffolds the writing process for ML and Special Education students, moving from character analysis to a full evidence-based essay about the relationship between Min and Grandpa.

A creative informational writing project where students become 'archivists' for the Oddity Almanac, researching and reporting on fascinating real-world topics through a field-guide aesthetic.

A comprehensive suite of resources focused on academic writing proficiency, providing students with the linguistic scaffolds needed to excel in essays, reports, and arguments.

A comprehensive reading fluency unit for 5th grade focused on increasing reading rate and improving accuracy through structured drills and practice passages.

A series of lessons focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary for grades 3-5, specifically analyzing how different affixes change the meaning of common root words. Students practice identifying similarities and differences between word pairs sharing the same root.

A three-day unit on comparing and contrasting informational texts focused on aquatic ecosystems. Students progress from basic physical differences between freshwater and saltwater to complex environmental adaptations in vertical zones, and finally to a detailed comparison of Coral Reefs and Kelp Forests using a Feature Matrix.

A series of 15-20 minute small-group intervention lessons designed to help 4th grade students improve their informational writing through elaboration. The sequence moves from subject-specific content (Revolutionary War) to general knowledge topics to solidify the ability to use evidence and explanation starters.

A reading comprehension unit for 3rd grade students focused on exploring diverse world cultures while developing critical skills in making inferences and predicting outcomes based on nonfiction text clues.

A 5-day journey through fables, folktales, and myths where students master recounting stories and identifying central messages as required by Arizona standard 3.RL.2.

A three-day small group instructional sequence focused on Arizona standard 3.RI.9, helping students compare and contrast key points and details in two science texts on the same topic. Students explore honey bees, tornadoes, and the moon while practicing standardized test-style questions.

A playful introduction to poetry for 3rd graders, covering acrostic, haiku, and rhyming couplets through interactive exploration and creative writing.