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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 5 ELA): Reading Biographies & Timelines

Grade 5 informational reading unit: trace life events in order, identify main ideas with text evidence, and analyze how visuals like photos and timelines clarify a biography’s key moments.

Unit Plan 24 (Grade 5 ELA): Narrative Pacing, Transitions, and Closure

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 5 ELA): Narrative Pacing, Transitions, and Closure

Grade 5 narrative writing unit: organize clear event sequences, balance scene and summary, use sensory detail and transitions for pacing, and craft strong, satisfying endings.

Unit Plan 23 (Grade 5 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Scenes

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 5 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Scenes

Grade 5 narrative writing unit: master dialogue punctuation, integrate actions and thoughts, and maintain consistent voice and tense to craft vivid, emotionally real story scenes.

Lesson Plan (Grades 9–12): CRISPR Gene-Editing Simulation – Modeling Precision Edits in Plant Genomes

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Lesson Plan (Grades 9–12): CRISPR Gene-Editing Simulation – Modeling Precision Edits in Plant Genomes

High school biotechnology lesson: simulate CRISPR-Cas9 edits in plant genomes using bioinformatics tools. Analyze gRNA efficiency, predict off-target sites, and debate ethics in gene-edited agriculture.

Unit Plan 22 (Grade 5 ELA): Poetry, Drama, and Prose Structures

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 5 ELA): Poetry, Drama, and Prose Structures

Grade 5 structure and performance unit: analyze stories, poems, and dramas for structural elements, then explain how visuals or performances deepen tone, pacing, and meaning.

Unit Plan 21 (Grade 5 ELA): Tone, Connotation, and Precise Language

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 5 ELA): Tone, Connotation, and Precise Language

Grade 5 language and tone unit: analyze how word choice shapes tone and meaning; explore connotation, figurative language, and sentence revision to convey precise emotion and style.

Unit Plan 20 (Grade 5 ELA): Comparing Stories by the Same Author

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 5 ELA): Comparing Stories by the Same Author

Grade 5 author study unit: compare two stories by the same writer, analyzing recurring themes, settings, and plots while explaining how author choices shape meaning.

Unit Plan 19 (Grade 5 ELA): Finding Themes in Literature

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 5 ELA): Finding Themes in Literature

Grade 5 literature unit: determine themes with text evidence, distinguish topic vs. theme, and write concise, objective summaries that capture key story events accurately.

Unit Plan 18 (Grade 5 ELA): Sharing Findings Clearly

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 5 ELA): Sharing Findings Clearly

Grade 5 presentation unit: plan and deliver oral presentations with clear visuals, precise language, and confident pacing; use tech tools to design slides that enhance audience understanding.

Unit Plan 17 (Grade 5 ELA): Explanatory Writing with Text Features

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 5 ELA): Explanatory Writing with Text Features

Grade 5 explanatory writing unit: craft multi-paragraph sections with headings, precise vocabulary, and linking phrases; integrate visuals and captions that deepen reader understanding.

Unit Plan 16 (Grade 5 ELA): Mini-Research — Reading Across Sources

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 5 ELA): Mini-Research — Reading Across Sources

Grade 5 research and technology unit: develop focused questions, evaluate sources, take accurate notes, synthesize information, and publish findings using digital tools.

Unit Plan 15 (Grade 5 ELA): Performance Reading & Fluency

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 5 ELA): Performance Reading & Fluency

Grade 5 fluency and performance unit: build phrasing, accuracy, and expressive prosody through repeated readings; rehearse poems for confident, audience-ready delivery.

Unit Plan 14 (Grade 5 ELA): Poetry Craft — Figurative Language & Imagery

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 5 ELA): Poetry Craft — Figurative Language & Imagery

Grade 5 poetry unit: interpret similes, metaphors, and sound devices; analyze structure and tone; determine word meanings; and craft imagery-rich original poems.

Unit Plan 13 (Grade 5 ELA): Informational Text Structures Across Articles

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Unit Plan 13 (Grade 5 ELA): Informational Text Structures Across Articles

Grade 5 informational reading unit: analyze sequence, cause/effect, and compare/contrast structures across paragraphs; cite signal words to explain relationships and meaning.

Unit Plan 12 (Grade 5 ELA): Cohesion, Transitions, and Conclusions

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Unit Plan 12 (Grade 5 ELA): Cohesion, Transitions, and Conclusions

Grade 5 opinion writing unit: strengthen organization, master sentence control, use varied transitions, and craft clear, audience-focused conclusions with polish.

Unit Plan 11 (Grade 5 ELA): Reasons, Evidence, and Quoting/Paraphrasing

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Unit Plan 11 (Grade 5 ELA): Reasons, Evidence, and Quoting/Paraphrasing

Grade 5 ELA unit: cite textual evidence, paraphrase accurately, and evaluate authors’ and speakers’ arguments using clear reasons, credible evidence, and logical links.

Unit Plan 10 (Grade 5 ELA): Launching Opinion Essays

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Unit Plan 10 (Grade 5 ELA): Launching Opinion Essays

Grade 5 opinion writing unit: craft clear claims, choose strong reasons with evidence, use linking words, and tailor tone and logic for a defined audience.

Unit Plan 9 (Grade 5 ELA): Morphology Power — Greek/Latin Roots & Word Attack

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Unit Plan 9 (Grade 5 ELA): Morphology Power — Greek/Latin Roots & Word Attack

Grade 5 ELA unit: decode multisyllabic words using roots, prefixes, and suffixes; apply context clues and reference tools to master vocabulary and fluency.

Unit Plan 8 (Grade 5 ELA): Informative Paragraphs to Sections

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Unit Plan 8 (Grade 5 ELA): Informative Paragraphs to Sections

Grade 5 informational writing unit: craft topic sentences, add facts and examples, use linking words, precise vocabulary, and clear concluding statements.

Unit Plan 7 (Grade 5 ELA): Main Idea, Details, and Summaries

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 5 ELA): Main Idea, Details, and Summaries

Grade 5 ELA unit: determine main ideas, summarize key details, analyze evidence, and practice listening-to-paraphrase for clear, accurate understanding.

Unit Plan 6 (Grade 5 ELA): Advanced Nonfiction Text Features & Structures

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 5 ELA): Advanced Nonfiction Text Features & Structures

Grade 5 ELA unit: read nonfiction with headings, captions, diagrams, and maps; compare text structures (sequence, compare–contrast, cause–effect); cite evidence.

Unit Plan 5 (Grade 5 ELA): Point of View & Narrator’s Perspective

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 5 ELA): Point of View & Narrator’s Perspective

Grade 5 ELA unit: explore narration and perspective by comparing points of view, analyzing voice, and rewriting scenes with transitions and clear dialogue.

Unit Plan 4 (Grade 5 ELA): Small-Moment Narrative Writing

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 5 ELA): Small-Moment Narrative Writing

Grade 5 narrative writing unit: craft small-moment stories with strong leads, clear event sequence, dialogue and pacing, vivid details, and a purposeful closure.

Unit Plan 3 (Grade 5 ELA): Characters, Settings, and Plot

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 5 ELA): Characters, Settings, and Plot

Grade 5 ELA unit: describe and compare characters, settings, and events while analyzing word choice, figurative language, and tone through evidence-based writing.

Unit Plan 2 (Grade 5 ELA): Reading with Evidence & Theme

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 5 ELA): Reading with Evidence & Theme

Grade 5 ELA unit: teach students to ask and answer text-based questions, cite evidence, infer themes, and write objective summaries with fluency practice.