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Week 14: Family Traditions and Celebrations

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Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for 3rd - 5th Grade, day by day, across all 6 subjects.

English

Monday — Naming and Using: Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories in spoken and written sentences about Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building Sentences with Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories while talking about Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories, 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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Family Traditions and Celebrations based on extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Language Review: Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Vocabulary and categories correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Converting between fractions and decimals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain converting between fractions and decimals using hands-on manipulatives related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Converting between fractions and decimals) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Converting between fractions and decimals in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying converting between fractions and decimals together. 3) Child attempts converting between fractions and decimals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices converting between fractions and decimals, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates converting between fractions and decimals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Converting between fractions and decimals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving converting between fractions and decimals, 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 (Converting between fractions and decimals) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Converting between fractions and decimals in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying converting between fractions and decimals together. 3) Child attempts converting between fractions and decimals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices converting between fractions and decimals, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates converting between fractions and decimals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Converting between fractions and decimals to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply converting between fractions and decimals to solve a themed word problem connected to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Converting between fractions and decimals) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Converting between fractions and decimals in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying converting between fractions and decimals together. 3) Child attempts converting between fractions and decimals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices converting between fractions and decimals, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates converting between fractions and decimals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Converting between fractions and decimals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for converting between fractions and decimals 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 (Converting between fractions and decimals) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Converting between fractions and decimals in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying converting between fractions and decimals together. 3) Child attempts converting between fractions and decimals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices converting between fractions and decimals, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates converting between fractions and decimals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Converting between fractions and decimals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating converting between fractions and decimals.

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 (Converting between fractions and decimals) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Converting between fractions and decimals in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying converting between fractions and decimals together. 3) Child attempts converting between fractions and decimals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices converting between fractions and decimals, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates converting between fractions and decimals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Investigating: Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing and Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures as it relates to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures 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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing celebrations and traditions across different cultures correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Family Traditions and Celebrations and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Family Traditions and Celebrations using extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts.

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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing texts correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Vocabulary from this quarter's reading

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring vocabulary from this quarter's reading.

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 (Vocabulary from this quarter's reading) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Vocabulary from this quarter's reading in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying vocabulary from this quarter's reading together. 3) Child attempts vocabulary from this quarter's reading with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices vocabulary from this quarter's reading, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates vocabulary from this quarter's reading correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Vocabulary from this quarter's reading

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using vocabulary from this quarter's reading 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 (Vocabulary from this quarter's reading) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Vocabulary from this quarter's reading in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying vocabulary from this quarter's reading together. 3) Child attempts vocabulary from this quarter's reading with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices vocabulary from this quarter's reading, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates vocabulary from this quarter's reading correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Vocabulary from this quarter's reading

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 (Vocabulary from this quarter's reading) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Vocabulary from this quarter's reading in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying vocabulary from this quarter's reading together. 3) Child attempts vocabulary from this quarter's reading with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices vocabulary from this quarter's reading, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates vocabulary from this quarter's reading correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Vocabulary from this quarter's reading

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their vocabulary from this quarter's reading 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 (Vocabulary from this quarter's reading) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Vocabulary from this quarter's reading in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying vocabulary from this quarter's reading together. 3) Child attempts vocabulary from this quarter's reading with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices vocabulary from this quarter's reading, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates vocabulary from this quarter's reading correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Vocabulary from this quarter's reading

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating vocabulary from this quarter's reading.

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 (Vocabulary from this quarter's reading) back to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Vocabulary from this quarter's reading in the context of Family Traditions and Celebrations. 2) Guided practice applying vocabulary from this quarter's reading together. 3) Child attempts vocabulary from this quarter's reading with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices vocabulary from this quarter's reading, applying it to one new example related to Family Traditions and Celebrations.

Assessment: Child demonstrates vocabulary from this quarter's reading correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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