A morphological approach to decoding multisyllabic words for 5th graders, using a detective-themed investigation to peel back the layers of prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
A comprehensive 5th Grade ELA IAR preparation series focusing on informational texts, evidence-based responses, and narrative writing tasks.
A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.
Differentiated ELA homework packets centered on the lives and importance of honeybees, organized by complexity levels.
A 5-day reading comprehension and writing unit for struggling readers, blending the world of Farming Simulator with real-world agriculture. Focuses on 2nd-grade level literacy skills within a high-interest 5th-grade context.
A series of ELA practice sessions modeled after MCAS assessments for 5th grade. Each lesson focuses on paired informational texts, comprehension skills, and compare-and-contrast writing.
A 10-day immersion into narrative writing for upper elementary students, focusing on craft, structure, and grammar conventions.
A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.
A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.
A comprehensive prep series for the 5th Grade ELA MCAS, focusing on critical reading skills, evidence-based writing, and strategic test-taking.
A targeted ELA preparation series for the 5th Grade MCAS, featuring multiple reading passages, text-dependent multiple choice questions, and narrative writing tasks designed to build stamina and test-taking strategies.
A comprehensive ELA unit designed to bridge accessibility and academic rigor. Students engage with informational, fictional, and poetic texts at various readability levels while mastering 6th-grade Massachusetts ELA analytical standards.
A comprehensive prep unit for the Grade 5 ELA MCAS, focusing on reading comprehension of diverse texts, evidence-based writing, and test-taking stamina. Students will engage with daily checks, structured planning tools, and a full-length practice examination.
A comprehensive deep-dive into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Act 1. Students will analyze character dynamics, the tension between destiny and choice, and the rich poetic language of the play across individual scenes.
A comprehensive informational writing unit designed for 4th-grade students reading at a 3rd-grade level. This sequence scaffolds writing skills from basic complete sentences to evidence-based informational paragraphs using science, history, and fiction texts.
A comprehensive writing unit focusing on compare-and-contrast skills through animal research, norming exercises, and self-assessment.
A comprehensive reading unit for "Dolphins at Daybreak" tailored for 2nd-grade English learners (WIDA Level 2). The unit focuses on CVC decoding, high-frequency sight words, and basic comprehension using visual supports and sentence frames.
A collection of high-interest reading passages and comprehension activities designed to prepare 5th-grade students for state-level ELA assessments. This sequence focuses on music, instruments, and animals while targeting key skills like identifying main ideas, sequencing events, and using context clues for vocabulary.
A 6-week reading intervention unit for 5th graders focused on making inferences, analyzing questions, and using text evidence. Themes include mysteries, sports (baseball and basketball), and dragons to engage high-interest readers.