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Week 29: Parts of a Plant and What They Need

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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 — 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Adjectives and categories in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 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 Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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: Prime and composite numbers

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain prime and composite numbers using hands-on manipulatives related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 (Prime and composite numbers) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Prime and composite numbers in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying prime and composite numbers together. 3) Child attempts prime and composite numbers with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices prime and composite numbers, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates prime and composite numbers correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Prime and composite numbers

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving prime and composite numbers, 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 (Prime and composite numbers) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Prime and composite numbers in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying prime and composite numbers together. 3) Child attempts prime and composite numbers with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices prime and composite numbers, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates prime and composite numbers correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Prime and composite numbers to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply prime and composite numbers to solve a themed word problem connected to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 (Prime and composite numbers) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Prime and composite numbers in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying prime and composite numbers together. 3) Child attempts prime and composite numbers with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices prime and composite numbers, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates prime and composite numbers correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Prime and composite numbers

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for prime and composite numbers 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 (Prime and composite numbers) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Prime and composite numbers in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying prime and composite numbers together. 3) Child attempts prime and composite numbers with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices prime and composite numbers, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates prime and composite numbers correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Prime and composite numbers

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating prime and composite numbers.

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 (Prime and composite numbers) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Prime and composite numbers in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying prime and composite numbers together. 3) Child attempts prime and composite numbers with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices prime and composite numbers, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates prime and composite numbers correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 — Detailed study of roots) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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

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Tuesday — Investigating: stems

20-25 minutes

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

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 (stems) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review stems in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying stems together. 3) Child attempts stems with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices stems, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: leaves and their specific jobs

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving leaves and their specific jobs.

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 (leaves and their specific jobs) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review leaves and their specific jobs in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying leaves and their specific jobs together. 3) Child attempts leaves and their specific jobs with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices leaves and their specific jobs, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates leaves and their specific jobs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots and Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 — Detailed study of roots) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots.

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 — Detailed study of roots) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Detailed study of roots, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food as it relates to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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 rural and urban ways people grow and access food) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food.

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 rural and urban ways people grow and access food) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food 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 rural and urban ways people grow and access food) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food.

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 rural and urban ways people grow and access food) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food.

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 rural and urban ways people grow and access food) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing rural and urban ways people grow and access food 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 nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Parts of a Plant and What They Need and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 nonfiction text) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 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 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 nonfiction text) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 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 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 nonfiction text) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need using extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 nonfiction text) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 nonfiction text

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a 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 nonfiction text) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Identifying key details in a nonfiction text, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

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

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Advanced homophones and homographs

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring advanced homophones and homographs.

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 (Advanced homophones and homographs) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Advanced homophones and homographs in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying advanced homophones and homographs together. 3) Child attempts advanced homophones and homographs with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices advanced homophones and homographs, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates advanced homophones and homographs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Advanced homophones and homographs

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using advanced homophones and homographs 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 (Advanced homophones and homographs) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Advanced homophones and homographs in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying advanced homophones and homographs together. 3) Child attempts advanced homophones and homographs with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices advanced homophones and homographs, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates advanced homophones and homographs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Advanced homophones and homographs

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 (Advanced homophones and homographs) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Advanced homophones and homographs in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying advanced homophones and homographs together. 3) Child attempts advanced homophones and homographs with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices advanced homophones and homographs, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates advanced homophones and homographs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Advanced homophones and homographs

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their advanced homophones and homographs 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 (Advanced homophones and homographs) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Advanced homophones and homographs in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying advanced homophones and homographs together. 3) Child attempts advanced homophones and homographs with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices advanced homophones and homographs, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates advanced homophones and homographs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Advanced homophones and homographs

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating advanced homophones and homographs.

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 (Advanced homophones and homographs) back to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Advanced homophones and homographs in the context of Parts of a Plant and What They Need. 2) Guided practice applying advanced homophones and homographs together. 3) Child attempts advanced homophones and homographs with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices advanced homophones and homographs, applying it to one new example related to Parts of a Plant and What They Need.

Assessment: Child demonstrates advanced homophones and homographs correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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