Week 5: Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From
Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for 3rd - 5th Grade, day by day, across all 6 subjects.
Monday — Naming and Using: Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words
Objective: Student will identify and correctly use extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words in spoken and written sentences about Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building Sentences with Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words
Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words while talking about Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words
Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words, 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 — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words
Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From based on extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words.
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 — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Language Review: Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words
Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Categorizing farm-to-table vocabulary; question words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing: Multi-step word problems with all four operations
Objective: Student will model and explain multi-step word problems with all four operations using hands-on manipulatives related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 (Multi-step word problems with all four operations) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multi-step word problems with all four operations in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying multi-step word problems with all four operations together. 3) Child attempts multi-step word problems with all four operations with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices multi-step word problems with all four operations, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates multi-step word problems with all four operations correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Guided Practice: Multi-step word problems with all four operations
Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving multi-step word problems with all four operations, 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 (Multi-step word problems with all four operations) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multi-step word problems with all four operations in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying multi-step word problems with all four operations together. 3) Child attempts multi-step word problems with all four operations with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices multi-step word problems with all four operations, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates multi-step word problems with all four operations correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Applying Multi-step word problems with all four operations to Real Problems
Objective: Student will apply multi-step word problems with all four operations to solve a themed word problem connected to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 (Multi-step word problems with all four operations) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multi-step word problems with all four operations in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying multi-step word problems with all four operations together. 3) Child attempts multi-step word problems with all four operations with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices multi-step word problems with all four operations, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates multi-step word problems with all four operations correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Multi-step word problems with all four operations
Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for multi-step word problems with all four operations 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 (Multi-step word problems with all four operations) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multi-step word problems with all four operations in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying multi-step word problems with all four operations together. 3) Child attempts multi-step word problems with all four operations with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices multi-step word problems with all four operations, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates multi-step word problems with all four operations correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Multi-step word problems with all four operations
Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating multi-step word problems with all four operations.
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 (Multi-step word problems with all four operations) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Multi-step word problems with all four operations in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying multi-step word problems with all four operations together. 3) Child attempts multi-step word problems with all four operations with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices multi-step word problems with all four operations, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates multi-step word problems with all four operations correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow
Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 — Where food comes from; plants people grow) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Investigating: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow
Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow.
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 — Where food comes from; plants people grow) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow
Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow.
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 — Where food comes from; plants people grow) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow
Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow and Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 — Where food comes from; plants people grow) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Sharing Findings: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow
Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow.
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 — Where food comes from; plants people grow) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; plants people grow correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community
Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community as it relates to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
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 — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community
Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the 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 — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community
Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community 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 — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community
Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the 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 — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community
Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the 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 — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Where food comes from; farmers' role in the community correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Reading and Retelling: Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions
Objective: Student will read a text connected to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions.
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 — Asking and answering questions) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Digging into Details: Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions
Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions.
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 — Asking and answering questions) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions
Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions.
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 — Asking and answering questions) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Texts: Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions
Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From using extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions.
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 — Asking and answering questions) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions
Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions.
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 — Asking and answering questions) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Homophones and commonly confused words
Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring homophones and commonly confused words.
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 (Homophones and commonly confused words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Homophones and commonly confused words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying homophones and commonly confused words together. 3) Child attempts homophones and commonly confused words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices homophones and commonly confused words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates homophones and commonly confused words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building and Writing: Homophones and commonly confused words
Objective: Student will build and write words using homophones and commonly confused words 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 (Homophones and commonly confused words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Homophones and commonly confused words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying homophones and commonly confused words together. 3) Child attempts homophones and commonly confused words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices homophones and commonly confused words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates homophones and commonly confused words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Homophones and commonly confused words
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 (Homophones and commonly confused words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Homophones and commonly confused words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying homophones and commonly confused words together. 3) Child attempts homophones and commonly confused words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices homophones and commonly confused words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates homophones and commonly confused words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Homophones and commonly confused words
Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their homophones and commonly confused words 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 (Homophones and commonly confused words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Homophones and commonly confused words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying homophones and commonly confused words together. 3) Child attempts homophones and commonly confused words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices homophones and commonly confused words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates homophones and commonly confused words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Homophones and commonly confused words
Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating homophones and commonly confused words.
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 (Homophones and commonly confused words) back to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Homophones and commonly confused words in the context of Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From. 2) Guided practice applying homophones and commonly confused words together. 3) Child attempts homophones and commonly confused words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices homophones and commonly confused words, applying it to one new example related to Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From.
Assessment: Child demonstrates homophones and commonly confused words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.