A reading intervention sequence focused on mastering three-letter blends (str, spr, scr, shr, spl, thr) for struggling 3rd grade readers, aligned with Wilson reading principles.
A 4-day intervention sequence focused on decoding and encoding 2-syllable words with consonant-le syllables. Students practice the 'count back three' strategy, analyze vowel sounds in the first syllable, and build reading fluency through themed passages.
A 3-day ELA unit for 3rd-4th grade exploring the quirky world of 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'. Students analyze character perspectives, explore the concept of logic versus absurdity, and compare the impossible architecture of Wayside with real-world gravity and skyscrapers.
A 3-day integrated ELA unit for 3rd grade exploring 'The One and Only Ivan' alongside non-fiction articles about gorillas. Students analyze themes, compare perspectives, and evaluate the differences between literary portrayals and scientific facts about gorillas.
A foundational literacy sequence designed for multilingual learners and students with reading IEPs, supplementing the Nature's Balance curriculum with grade 1 level phonics and high-frequency word support.
A comprehensive unit for 3rd and 4th graders focused on mastering main idea and cause and effect through the lens of world-changing inventors and their discoveries.
A series of reading and writing lessons using classic fables to teach main idea, supporting details, and proper sentence structure to 4th-grade students reading at a 3rd-grade level.
A series of lessons focused on developing decoding skills through the exploration of different global habitats, featuring texts with CVC words, VCe patterns, digraphs, and r-controlled vowels.
A comprehensive syllable mastery series for grades 1-4 focusing on open, closed, silent e, and consonant -le syllable types.
A comprehensive 9-day novel study for Andrew Clements' 'Frindle', focusing on character development, plot progression, and word study aligned with 3rd Grade TEKS.
A 9-day novel study for 'Frindle' by Andrew Clements, aligned to 3rd Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, vocabulary, and plot analysis.
A comprehensive 9-day novel study for Andrew Clements' 'Frindle', focusing on 3rd Grade TEKS. Each day includes two chapters of reading, a rigorous skill-based activity, and a TEKS-aligned exit ticket.
A series of lessons exploring complex spelling patterns including assimilated suffixes and chameleon prefixes to improve student decoding and spelling accuracy.