5th Grade ELA Lesson on Identifying Evidence in Informational Texts
When you present a class with a claim that solar panels reduce electricity bills by 50 dollars, the immediate reaction is often a mix of belief or skepticism. In a 5th grade English Language Arts classroom, this exact scenario acts as an entry point for Supporting... read more
Supporting 5th Grade Readers with Comparing Characters and Settings
The California standard CA.ELA.RL.5.3 asks students to “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).” That sounds clear enough on paper, but... read more