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Week 20: Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration

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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 — Verbs and vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary in spoken and written sentences about Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 — Verbs and vocabulary) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Tuesday — Building Sentences with Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary while talking about Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 — Verbs and vocabulary) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and 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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration based on extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and 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 (Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Friday — Weekly Language Review: Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 — Verbs and vocabulary) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Verbs and vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Classifying 2D shapes by properties

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain classifying 2D shapes by properties using hands-on manipulatives related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 (Classifying 2D shapes by properties) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Classifying 2D shapes by properties in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying classifying 2D shapes by properties together. 3) Child attempts classifying 2D shapes by properties with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices classifying 2D shapes by properties, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates classifying 2D shapes by properties correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Classifying 2D shapes by properties

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving classifying 2D shapes by properties, 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 (Classifying 2D shapes by properties) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Classifying 2D shapes by properties in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying classifying 2D shapes by properties together. 3) Child attempts classifying 2D shapes by properties with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices classifying 2D shapes by properties, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates classifying 2D shapes by properties correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Classifying 2D shapes by properties to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply classifying 2D shapes by properties to solve a themed word problem connected to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 (Classifying 2D shapes by properties) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Classifying 2D shapes by properties in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying classifying 2D shapes by properties together. 3) Child attempts classifying 2D shapes by properties with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices classifying 2D shapes by properties, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates classifying 2D shapes by properties correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Classifying 2D shapes by properties

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for classifying 2D shapes by properties 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 (Classifying 2D shapes by properties) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Classifying 2D shapes by properties in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying classifying 2D shapes by properties together. 3) Child attempts classifying 2D shapes by properties with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices classifying 2D shapes by properties, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates classifying 2D shapes by properties correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Classifying 2D shapes by properties

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating classifying 2D shapes by properties.

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 (Classifying 2D shapes by properties) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Classifying 2D shapes by properties in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying classifying 2D shapes by properties together. 3) Child attempts classifying 2D shapes by properties with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices classifying 2D shapes by properties, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates classifying 2D shapes by properties correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 — Hibernation) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Tuesday — Investigating: migration

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore migration.

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 (migration) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review migration in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying migration together. 3) Child attempts migration with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices migration, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: adaptation strategies animals use in winter

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving adaptation strategies animals use in winter.

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 (adaptation strategies animals use in winter) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review adaptation strategies animals use in winter in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying adaptation strategies animals use in winter together. 3) Child attempts adaptation strategies animals use in winter with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices adaptation strategies animals use in winter, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates adaptation strategies animals use in winter correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation and Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 — Hibernation) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation.

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 — Hibernation) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Hibernation, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate as it relates to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

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 — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate.

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 — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate 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 — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate.

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 — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate.

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 — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — How geography influences where animals migrate or hibernate correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text.

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 — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text.

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 — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text.

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 — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration using extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text.

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 — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text.

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 — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a hibernation/migration nonfiction text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Multisyllabic word division into syllables

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring multisyllabic word division into syllables.

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 (Multisyllabic word division into syllables) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multisyllabic word division into syllables in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying multisyllabic word division into syllables together. 3) Child attempts multisyllabic word division into syllables with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices multisyllabic word division into syllables, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates multisyllabic word division into syllables correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Multisyllabic word division into syllables

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using multisyllabic word division into syllables 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 (Multisyllabic word division into syllables) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multisyllabic word division into syllables in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying multisyllabic word division into syllables together. 3) Child attempts multisyllabic word division into syllables with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices multisyllabic word division into syllables, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates multisyllabic word division into syllables correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Multisyllabic word division into syllables

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 (Multisyllabic word division into syllables) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multisyllabic word division into syllables in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying multisyllabic word division into syllables together. 3) Child attempts multisyllabic word division into syllables with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices multisyllabic word division into syllables, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates multisyllabic word division into syllables correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Multisyllabic word division into syllables

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their multisyllabic word division into syllables 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 (Multisyllabic word division into syllables) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multisyllabic word division into syllables in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying multisyllabic word division into syllables together. 3) Child attempts multisyllabic word division into syllables with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices multisyllabic word division into syllables, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates multisyllabic word division into syllables correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Multisyllabic word division into syllables

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating multisyllabic word division into syllables.

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 (Multisyllabic word division into syllables) back to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multisyllabic word division into syllables in the context of Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration. 2) Guided practice applying multisyllabic word division into syllables together. 3) Child attempts multisyllabic word division into syllables with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices multisyllabic word division into syllables, applying it to one new example related to Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration.

Assessment: Child demonstrates multisyllabic word division into syllables correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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