← 1st - 2nd Grade scope & sequence

Week 2: Homes and Families in Our Community

Quarter 1

Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for 1st - 2nd Grade, day by day, across all 6 subjects.

English

Monday — Naming and Using: Plural nouns and family vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use plural nouns and family vocabulary in spoken and written sentences about Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Plural nouns and family vocabulary) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Plural nouns and family vocabulary in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying plural nouns and family vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts plural nouns and family vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices plural nouns and family vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates plural nouns and family vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building Sentences with Plural nouns and family vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply plural nouns and family vocabulary while talking about Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Plural nouns and family vocabulary) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Plural nouns and family vocabulary in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying plural nouns and family vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts plural nouns and family vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices plural nouns and family vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates plural nouns and family vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Plural nouns and family vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of plural nouns and family vocabulary, 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 (Plural nouns and family vocabulary) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Plural nouns and family vocabulary in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying plural nouns and family vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts plural nouns and family vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices plural nouns and family vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates plural nouns and family vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Plural nouns and family vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Homes and Families in Our Community based on plural nouns and family vocabulary.

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 (Plural nouns and family vocabulary) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Plural nouns and family vocabulary in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying plural nouns and family vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts plural nouns and family vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices plural nouns and family vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates plural nouns and family vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Language Review: Plural nouns and family vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of plural nouns and family vocabulary by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Plural nouns and family vocabulary) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Plural nouns and family vocabulary in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying plural nouns and family vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts plural nouns and family vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices plural nouns and family vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates plural nouns and family vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s using hands-on manipulatives related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s together. 3) Child attempts counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s, 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 (Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s together. 3) Child attempts counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s to solve a themed word problem connected to Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s together. 3) Child attempts counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s 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 (Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s together. 3) Child attempts counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s.

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 (Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s together. 3) Child attempts counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates counting to 120; skip counting by 2s and 5s correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes together. 3) Child attempts five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Investigating: Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes.

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 (Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes together. 3) Child attempts five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes.

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 (Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes together. 3) Child attempts five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes and Homes and Families in Our Community.

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 (Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes together. 3) Child attempts five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes.

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 (Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes together. 3) Child attempts five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss types of homes and families; how families are similar/different as it relates to Homes and Families in Our 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 (Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying types of homes and families; how families are similar/different together. 3) Child attempts types of homes and families; how families are similar/different with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices types of homes and families; how families are similar/different, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates types of homes and families; how families are similar/different correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to types of homes and families; how families are similar/different.

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 (Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying types of homes and families; how families are similar/different together. 3) Child attempts types of homes and families; how families are similar/different with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices types of homes and families; how families are similar/different, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates types of homes and families; how families are similar/different correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect types of homes and families; how families are similar/different 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 (Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying types of homes and families; how families are similar/different together. 3) Child attempts types of homes and families; how families are similar/different with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices types of homes and families; how families are similar/different, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates types of homes and families; how families are similar/different correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to types of homes and families; how families are similar/different.

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 (Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying types of homes and families; how families are similar/different together. 3) Child attempts types of homes and families; how families are similar/different with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices types of homes and families; how families are similar/different, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates types of homes and families; how families are similar/different correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about types of homes and families; how families are similar/different.

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 (Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Types of homes and families; how families are similar/different in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying types of homes and families; how families are similar/different together. 3) Child attempts types of homes and families; how families are similar/different with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices types of homes and families; how families are similar/different, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates types of homes and families; how families are similar/different correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Retelling stories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Homes and Families in Our Community and retell it while focusing on retelling stories.

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 (Retelling stories) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling stories in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying retelling stories together. 3) Child attempts retelling stories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices retelling stories, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling stories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Retelling stories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to retelling stories.

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 (Retelling stories) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling stories in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying retelling stories together. 3) Child attempts retelling stories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices retelling stories, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling stories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Retelling stories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using retelling stories.

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 (Retelling stories) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling stories in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying retelling stories together. 3) Child attempts retelling stories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices retelling stories, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling stories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Retelling stories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Homes and Families in Our Community using retelling stories.

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 (Retelling stories) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling stories in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying retelling stories together. 3) Child attempts retelling stories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices retelling stories, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling stories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Retelling stories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating retelling stories.

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 (Retelling stories) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling stories in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying retelling stories together. 3) Child attempts retelling stories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices retelling stories, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling stories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words.

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 (Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words together. 3) Child attempts digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words 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 (Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words together. 3) Child attempts digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words

20-25 minutes

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 (Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words together. 3) Child attempts digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words 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 (Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words together. 3) Child attempts digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words.

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 (Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words) back to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words in the context of Homes and Families in Our Community. 2) Guided practice applying digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words together. 3) Child attempts digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words, applying it to one new example related to Homes and Families in Our Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates digraphs ch/th/wh/ph in words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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