Week 13: Day and Night, Sun and Moon
Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for 1st - 2nd Grade, day by day, across all 6 subjects.
Monday — Naming and Using: Opposites and position words (day/night)
Objective: Student will identify and correctly use opposites and position words (day/night) in spoken and written sentences about Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L (grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction)
Materials: Picture cards and vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Opposites and position words (day/night)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Opposites and position words (day/night) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying opposites and position words (day/night) together. 3) Child attempts opposites and position words (day/night) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices opposites and position words (day/night), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates opposites and position words (day/night) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building Sentences with Opposites and position words (day/night)
Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply opposites and position words (day/night) while talking about Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L (grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction)
Materials: Picture cards and vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Opposites and position words (day/night)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Opposites and position words (day/night) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying opposites and position words (day/night) together. 3) Child attempts opposites and position words (day/night) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices opposites and position words (day/night), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates opposites and position words (day/night) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Opposites and position words (day/night)
Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of opposites and position words (day/night), explaining what makes each one right or wrong.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L (grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction)
Materials: Picture cards and vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Opposites and position words (day/night)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Opposites and position words (day/night) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying opposites and position words (day/night) together. 3) Child attempts opposites and position words (day/night) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices opposites and position words (day/night), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates opposites and position words (day/night) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Opposites and position words (day/night)
Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon based on opposites and position words (day/night).
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L (grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction)
Materials: Picture cards and vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Opposites and position words (day/night)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Opposites and position words (day/night) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying opposites and position words (day/night) together. 3) Child attempts opposites and position words (day/night) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices opposites and position words (day/night), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates opposites and position words (day/night) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Language Review: Opposites and position words (day/night)
Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of opposites and position words (day/night) by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L (grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction)
Materials: Picture cards and vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Opposites and position words (day/night)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Opposites and position words (day/night) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying opposites and position words (day/night) together. 3) Child attempts opposites and position words (day/night) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices opposites and position words (day/night), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates opposites and position words (day/night) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing: Data: picture graphs and bar graphs
Objective: Student will model and explain data: picture graphs and bar graphs using hands-on manipulatives related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT (grade-level number, operations, and measurement standards)
Materials: Counters or small objects, number line or ten-frame, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Data: picture graphs and bar graphs) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Data: picture graphs and bar graphs in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying data: picture graphs and bar graphs together. 3) Child attempts data: picture graphs and bar graphs with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices data: picture graphs and bar graphs, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates data: picture graphs and bar graphs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Guided Practice: Data: picture graphs and bar graphs
Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving data: picture graphs and bar graphs, explaining each step aloud.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT (grade-level number, operations, and measurement standards)
Materials: Counters or small objects, number line or ten-frame, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Data: picture graphs and bar graphs) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Data: picture graphs and bar graphs in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying data: picture graphs and bar graphs together. 3) Child attempts data: picture graphs and bar graphs with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices data: picture graphs and bar graphs, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates data: picture graphs and bar graphs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Applying Data: picture graphs and bar graphs to Real Problems
Objective: Student will apply data: picture graphs and bar graphs to solve a themed word problem connected to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT (grade-level number, operations, and measurement standards)
Materials: Counters or small objects, number line or ten-frame, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Data: picture graphs and bar graphs) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Data: picture graphs and bar graphs in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying data: picture graphs and bar graphs together. 3) Child attempts data: picture graphs and bar graphs with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices data: picture graphs and bar graphs, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates data: picture graphs and bar graphs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Data: picture graphs and bar graphs
Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for data: picture graphs and bar graphs with a partner or parent.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT (grade-level number, operations, and measurement standards)
Materials: Counters or small objects, number line or ten-frame, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Data: picture graphs and bar graphs) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Data: picture graphs and bar graphs in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying data: picture graphs and bar graphs together. 3) Child attempts data: picture graphs and bar graphs with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices data: picture graphs and bar graphs, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates data: picture graphs and bar graphs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Data: picture graphs and bar graphs
Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating data: picture graphs and bar graphs.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT (grade-level number, operations, and measurement standards)
Materials: Counters or small objects, number line or ten-frame, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Data: picture graphs and bar graphs) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Data: picture graphs and bar graphs in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying data: picture graphs and bar graphs together. 3) Child attempts data: picture graphs and bar graphs with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices data: picture graphs and bar graphs, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates data: picture graphs and bar graphs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Observing: Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation
Objective: Student will make and record observations related to sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: NGSS (observe, describe, and explain patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or real objects, observation journal, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation together. 3) Child attempts sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Investigating: Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation
Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation.
Standard: NGSS (observe, describe, and explain patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or real objects, observation journal, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation together. 3) Child attempts sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation
Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation.
Standard: NGSS (observe, describe, and explain patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or real objects, observation journal, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation together. 3) Child attempts sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation
Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation and Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: NGSS (observe, describe, and explain patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or real objects, observation journal, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation together. 3) Child attempts sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Sharing Findings: Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation
Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation.
Standard: NGSS (observe, describe, and explain patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or real objects, observation journal, crayons
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation together. 3) Child attempts sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Exploring: Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community
Objective: Student will describe and discuss comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community as it relates to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Standard: C3 Framework D2 (civics, geography, and community relationships)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards, simple map or chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community together. 3) Child attempts comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community
Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community.
Standard: C3 Framework D2 (civics, geography, and community relationships)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards, simple map or chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community together. 3) Child attempts comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community
Objective: Student will connect comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community to examples in our own community.
Standard: C3 Framework D2 (civics, geography, and community relationships)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards, simple map or chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community together. 3) Child attempts comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community
Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community.
Standard: C3 Framework D2 (civics, geography, and community relationships)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards, simple map or chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community together. 3) Child attempts comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community
Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community.
Standard: C3 Framework D2 (civics, geography, and community relationships)
Materials: Theme-related picture cards, simple map or chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community together. 3) Child attempts comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing daytime and nighttime jobs and activities in a community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Reading and Retelling: Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis
Objective: Student will read a text connected to Day and Night, Sun and Moon and retell it while focusing on comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL / RI (comprehension, key details, and text features)
Materials: A picture book or short passage related to this week's theme, sequencing cards
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis together. 3) Child attempts comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Digging into Details: Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis
Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL / RI (comprehension, key details, and text features)
Materials: A picture book or short passage related to this week's theme, sequencing cards
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis together. 3) Child attempts comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis
Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL / RI (comprehension, key details, and text features)
Materials: A picture book or short passage related to this week's theme, sequencing cards
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis together. 3) Child attempts comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Texts: Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis
Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon using comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL / RI (comprehension, key details, and text features)
Materials: A picture book or short passage related to this week's theme, sequencing cards
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis together. 3) Child attempts comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis
Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL / RI (comprehension, key details, and text features)
Materials: A picture book or short passage related to this week's theme, sequencing cards
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis together. 3) Child attempts comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis, applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing day- and night-themed stories; illustration analysis correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)
Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring silent letters (kn, wr, mb).
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF (phonics, word patterns, and spelling)
Materials: Letter tiles or magnetic letters, whiteboard or paper, this week's word list
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Silent letters (kn, wr, mb) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying silent letters (kn, wr, mb) together. 3) Child attempts silent letters (kn, wr, mb) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices silent letters (kn, wr, mb), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates silent letters (kn, wr, mb) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building and Writing: Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)
Objective: Student will build and write words using silent letters (kn, wr, mb) with letter tiles or handwriting practice.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF (phonics, word patterns, and spelling)
Materials: Letter tiles or magnetic letters, whiteboard or paper, this week's word list
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Silent letters (kn, wr, mb) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying silent letters (kn, wr, mb) together. 3) Child attempts silent letters (kn, wr, mb) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices silent letters (kn, wr, mb), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates silent letters (kn, wr, mb) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)
Objective: Student will use this week's spelling words correctly in original sentences.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF (phonics, word patterns, and spelling)
Materials: Letter tiles or magnetic letters, whiteboard or paper, this week's word list
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Silent letters (kn, wr, mb) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying silent letters (kn, wr, mb) together. 3) Child attempts silent letters (kn, wr, mb) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices silent letters (kn, wr, mb), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates silent letters (kn, wr, mb) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)
Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their silent letters (kn, wr, mb) pattern.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF (phonics, word patterns, and spelling)
Materials: Letter tiles or magnetic letters, whiteboard or paper, this week's word list
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Silent letters (kn, wr, mb) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying silent letters (kn, wr, mb) together. 3) Child attempts silent letters (kn, wr, mb) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices silent letters (kn, wr, mb), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates silent letters (kn, wr, mb) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)
Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating silent letters (kn, wr, mb).
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF (phonics, word patterns, and spelling)
Materials: Letter tiles or magnetic letters, whiteboard or paper, this week's word list
Warm-up: Quick warm-up connecting today's focus (Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)) back to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Silent letters (kn, wr, mb) in the context of Day and Night, Sun and Moon. 2) Guided practice applying silent letters (kn, wr, mb) together. 3) Child attempts silent letters (kn, wr, mb) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices silent letters (kn, wr, mb), applying it to one new example related to Day and Night, Sun and Moon.
Assessment: Child demonstrates silent letters (kn, wr, mb) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.