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Week 7: Our School Community

Quarter 1

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 — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) in spoken and written sentences about Our School Community.

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 — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she), applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building Sentences with Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) while talking about Our School Community.

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 — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she), applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she), 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 — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she), applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Our School Community based on extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she).

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 — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she), applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Language Review: Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Our School Community.

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 — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she)) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she), applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Pronouns and school-related vocabulary (I, you, he, she) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Area and perimeter of rectangles

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain area and perimeter of rectangles using hands-on manipulatives related to Our School Community.

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 (Area and perimeter of rectangles) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Area and perimeter of rectangles in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying area and perimeter of rectangles together. 3) Child attempts area and perimeter of rectangles with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices area and perimeter of rectangles, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates area and perimeter of rectangles correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Area and perimeter of rectangles

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving area and perimeter of rectangles, 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 (Area and perimeter of rectangles) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Area and perimeter of rectangles in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying area and perimeter of rectangles together. 3) Child attempts area and perimeter of rectangles with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices area and perimeter of rectangles, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates area and perimeter of rectangles correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Area and perimeter of rectangles to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply area and perimeter of rectangles to solve a themed word problem connected to Our School Community.

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 (Area and perimeter of rectangles) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Area and perimeter of rectangles in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying area and perimeter of rectangles together. 3) Child attempts area and perimeter of rectangles with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices area and perimeter of rectangles, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates area and perimeter of rectangles correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Area and perimeter of rectangles

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for area and perimeter of rectangles 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 (Area and perimeter of rectangles) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Area and perimeter of rectangles in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying area and perimeter of rectangles together. 3) Child attempts area and perimeter of rectangles with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices area and perimeter of rectangles, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates area and perimeter of rectangles correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Area and perimeter of rectangles

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating area and perimeter of rectangles.

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 (Area and perimeter of rectangles) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Area and perimeter of rectangles in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying area and perimeter of rectangles together. 3) Child attempts area and perimeter of rectangles with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices area and perimeter of rectangles, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates area and perimeter of rectangles correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school in the context of Our School Community.

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 — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Investigating: Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school.

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 — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school.

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 — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school and Our School Community.

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 — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school.

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 — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules as it relates to Our School 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 — Roles within our school community; following school rules) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules.

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 — Roles within our school community; following school rules) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules 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 — Roles within our school community; following school rules) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules.

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 — Roles within our school community; following school rules) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules.

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 — Roles within our school community; following school rules) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Roles within our school community; following school rules correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Our School Community and retell it while focusing on extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison.

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 — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison.

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 — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison.

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 — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Our School Community using extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison.

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 — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison.

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 — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison together. 3) Child attempts extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates extending toward independent mastery — Comparing two school-themed stories; character comparison correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Compound and hyphenated words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring compound and hyphenated 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 (Compound and hyphenated words) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Compound and hyphenated words in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying compound and hyphenated words together. 3) Child attempts compound and hyphenated words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices compound and hyphenated words, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates compound and hyphenated words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Compound and hyphenated words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using compound and hyphenated 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 (Compound and hyphenated words) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Compound and hyphenated words in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying compound and hyphenated words together. 3) Child attempts compound and hyphenated words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices compound and hyphenated words, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates compound and hyphenated words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Compound and hyphenated words

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 (Compound and hyphenated words) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Compound and hyphenated words in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying compound and hyphenated words together. 3) Child attempts compound and hyphenated words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices compound and hyphenated words, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates compound and hyphenated words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Compound and hyphenated words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their compound and hyphenated 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 (Compound and hyphenated words) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Compound and hyphenated words in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying compound and hyphenated words together. 3) Child attempts compound and hyphenated words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices compound and hyphenated words, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates compound and hyphenated words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Compound and hyphenated words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating compound and hyphenated 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 (Compound and hyphenated words) back to Our School Community.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Compound and hyphenated words in the context of Our School Community. 2) Guided practice applying compound and hyphenated words together. 3) Child attempts compound and hyphenated words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices compound and hyphenated words, applying it to one new example related to Our School Community.

Assessment: Child demonstrates compound and hyphenated words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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