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Week 35: Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year

Quarter 4

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 — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building in spoken and written sentences about Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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 — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Tuesday — Building Sentences with Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building while talking about Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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 — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building, 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 — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year based on extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building.

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 — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Friday — Weekly Language Review: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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 — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflective vocabulary and sentence-building, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Cumulative review: all year math skills

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain cumulative review: all year math skills using hands-on manipulatives related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

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 (Cumulative review: all year math skills) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Cumulative review: all year math skills in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying cumulative review: all year math skills together. 3) Child attempts cumulative review: all year math skills with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices cumulative review: all year math skills, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates cumulative review: all year math skills correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Cumulative review: all year math skills

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving cumulative review: all year math skills, 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 (Cumulative review: all year math skills) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Cumulative review: all year math skills in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying cumulative review: all year math skills together. 3) Child attempts cumulative review: all year math skills with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices cumulative review: all year math skills, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates cumulative review: all year math skills correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Cumulative review: all year math skills to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply cumulative review: all year math skills to solve a themed word problem connected to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

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 (Cumulative review: all year math skills) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Cumulative review: all year math skills in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying cumulative review: all year math skills together. 3) Child attempts cumulative review: all year math skills with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices cumulative review: all year math skills, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates cumulative review: all year math skills correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Cumulative review: all year math skills

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for cumulative review: all year math skills 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 (Cumulative review: all year math skills) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Cumulative review: all year math skills in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying cumulative review: all year math skills together. 3) Child attempts cumulative review: all year math skills with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices cumulative review: all year math skills, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates cumulative review: all year math skills correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Cumulative review: all year math skills

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating cumulative review: all year math skills.

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 (Cumulative review: all year math skills) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Cumulative review: all year math skills in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying cumulative review: all year math skills together. 3) Child attempts cumulative review: all year math skills with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices cumulative review: all year math skills, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates cumulative review: all year math skills correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Cumulative review of weather

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Cumulative review of weather in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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 — Cumulative review of weather) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Cumulative review of weather in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Cumulative review of weather together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Cumulative review of weather with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Cumulative review of weather, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Tuesday — Investigating: forces

20-25 minutes

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

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 (forces) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review forces in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying forces together. 3) Child attempts forces with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices forces, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: living things

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving living things.

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 (living things) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review living things in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying living things together. 3) Child attempts living things with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices living things, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: habitats

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to habitats and Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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 (habitats) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review habitats in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying habitats together. 3) Child attempts habitats with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices habitats, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Friday — Sharing Findings: plants

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about plants.

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 (plants) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review plants in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying plants together. 3) Child attempts plants with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices plants, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year as it relates to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

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 — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year.

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 — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year 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 — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year.

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 — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year.

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 — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on our community and family traditions from the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year.

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 — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year.

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 — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year.

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 — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year using extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year.

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 — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year.

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 — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year) back to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year in the context of Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Reflecting on and comparing favorite books read during the year correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Independent proofreading checklist mastery

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring independent proofreading checklist mastery.

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 (Independent proofreading checklist mastery) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Independent proofreading checklist mastery in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying independent proofreading checklist mastery together. 3) Child attempts independent proofreading checklist mastery with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices independent proofreading checklist mastery, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates independent proofreading checklist mastery correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Independent proofreading checklist mastery

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using independent proofreading checklist mastery 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 (Independent proofreading checklist mastery) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Independent proofreading checklist mastery in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying independent proofreading checklist mastery together. 3) Child attempts independent proofreading checklist mastery with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices independent proofreading checklist mastery, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates independent proofreading checklist mastery correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Independent proofreading checklist mastery

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 (Independent proofreading checklist mastery) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Independent proofreading checklist mastery in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying independent proofreading checklist mastery together. 3) Child attempts independent proofreading checklist mastery with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices independent proofreading checklist mastery, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates independent proofreading checklist mastery correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Independent proofreading checklist mastery

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their independent proofreading checklist mastery 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 (Independent proofreading checklist mastery) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Independent proofreading checklist mastery in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying independent proofreading checklist mastery together. 3) Child attempts independent proofreading checklist mastery with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices independent proofreading checklist mastery, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates independent proofreading checklist mastery correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Independent proofreading checklist mastery

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating independent proofreading checklist mastery.

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 (Independent proofreading checklist mastery) back to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Independent proofreading checklist mastery in the context of Looking Back: My Year in Review. 2) Guided practice applying independent proofreading checklist mastery together. 3) Child attempts independent proofreading checklist mastery with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices independent proofreading checklist mastery, applying it to one new example related to Looking Back: My Year in Review.

Assessment: Child demonstrates independent proofreading checklist mastery correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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