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Week 21: Ocean and Water Habitats

Quarter 3

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 — Adjectives and categories

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories in spoken and written sentences about Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 — Adjectives and categories) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

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

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories while talking about Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 — Adjectives and categories) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

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

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives 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 — Adjectives and categories) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

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

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Ocean and Water Habitats based on extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives 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 — Adjectives and categories) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

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

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 — Adjectives and categories) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Volume of rectangular prisms

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain volume of rectangular prisms using hands-on manipulatives related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 (Volume of rectangular prisms) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Volume of rectangular prisms in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying volume of rectangular prisms together. 3) Child attempts volume of rectangular prisms with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices volume of rectangular prisms, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates volume of rectangular prisms correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Volume of rectangular prisms

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving volume of rectangular prisms, 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 (Volume of rectangular prisms) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Volume of rectangular prisms in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying volume of rectangular prisms together. 3) Child attempts volume of rectangular prisms with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices volume of rectangular prisms, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates volume of rectangular prisms correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Volume of rectangular prisms to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply volume of rectangular prisms to solve a themed word problem connected to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 (Volume of rectangular prisms) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Volume of rectangular prisms in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying volume of rectangular prisms together. 3) Child attempts volume of rectangular prisms with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices volume of rectangular prisms, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates volume of rectangular prisms correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Volume of rectangular prisms

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for volume of rectangular prisms 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 (Volume of rectangular prisms) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Volume of rectangular prisms in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying volume of rectangular prisms together. 3) Child attempts volume of rectangular prisms with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices volume of rectangular prisms, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates volume of rectangular prisms correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Volume of rectangular prisms

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating volume of rectangular prisms.

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 (Volume of rectangular prisms) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Volume of rectangular prisms in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying volume of rectangular prisms together. 3) Child attempts volume of rectangular prisms with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices volume of rectangular prisms, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates volume of rectangular prisms correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Investigating: Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals.

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 — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals.

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 — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals and Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals.

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 — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water as it relates to Ocean and Water Habitats.

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 communities near oceans and their connection to water) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water.

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 communities near oceans and their connection to water) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water 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 communities near oceans and their connection to water) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water.

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 communities near oceans and their connection to water) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water.

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 communities near oceans and their connection to water) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing communities near oceans and their connection to water correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Ocean and Water Habitats and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal 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 — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal 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 — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal 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 — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Ocean and Water Habitats using extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal 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 — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal 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 — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Using photographs and labels to understand an ocean animal text correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Spelling in context: proofreading passages

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring spelling in context: proofreading passages.

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 (Spelling in context: proofreading passages) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Spelling in context: proofreading passages in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying spelling in context: proofreading passages together. 3) Child attempts spelling in context: proofreading passages with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices spelling in context: proofreading passages, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates spelling in context: proofreading passages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Spelling in context: proofreading passages

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using spelling in context: proofreading passages 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 (Spelling in context: proofreading passages) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Spelling in context: proofreading passages in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying spelling in context: proofreading passages together. 3) Child attempts spelling in context: proofreading passages with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices spelling in context: proofreading passages, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates spelling in context: proofreading passages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Spelling in context: proofreading passages

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 (Spelling in context: proofreading passages) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Spelling in context: proofreading passages in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying spelling in context: proofreading passages together. 3) Child attempts spelling in context: proofreading passages with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices spelling in context: proofreading passages, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates spelling in context: proofreading passages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Spelling in context: proofreading passages

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their spelling in context: proofreading passages 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 (Spelling in context: proofreading passages) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Spelling in context: proofreading passages in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying spelling in context: proofreading passages together. 3) Child attempts spelling in context: proofreading passages with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices spelling in context: proofreading passages, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates spelling in context: proofreading passages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Spelling in context: proofreading passages

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating spelling in context: proofreading passages.

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 (Spelling in context: proofreading passages) back to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Spelling in context: proofreading passages in the context of Ocean and Water Habitats. 2) Guided practice applying spelling in context: proofreading passages together. 3) Child attempts spelling in context: proofreading passages with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices spelling in context: proofreading passages, applying it to one new example related to Ocean and Water Habitats.

Assessment: Child demonstrates spelling in context: proofreading passages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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