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 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 two-day unit on comparing and contrasting informational texts focused on saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. Students move from basic physical differences to complex environmental adaptations and biological zones.

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 whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.

A series of educational materials exploring the lives and duties of law enforcement dogs, designed to build vocabulary and reading comprehension.

A 4-day intensive reteaching unit for 4th Grade TEKS 4.10B, 4.9Dii, and 4.10C. Students will act as "Information Architects," analyzing how text structures and features are the building blocks of author's purpose through a gradual release model.

A multi-level ELA homework sequence based on nature's engineers. Each level includes a tiered reading passage and four nights of focused ELA assignments (Main Idea, Sequencing, Traits, and Vocabulary).

A comprehensive 2-week unit introducing students to the core components of paragraph writing, from topic sentences to concluding statements and transitions. The unit uses an architectural 'blueprint' theme to help students visualize the structure of their writing.

A comparative study of two major disasters through the lens of 'I Survived' series, focusing on making inferences during high-stakes survival moments.

A comprehensive writing unit that breaks down complex structures into manageable building blocks, from individual paragraphs to complete narrative arcs and multi-paragraph essays. Students learn to use blueprints to construct clear, logical, and engaging pieces of writing.

A series of lessons exploring Lauren Tarshis's 'I Survived' series, focusing on analyzing character experiences across different historical disasters.