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Week 15: Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead

Quarter 2

Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for Kindergarten, day by day, across all 6 subjects.

English

Monday — Naming and Using: Adjectives and comparing words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify and correctly use adjectives and comparing words in spoken and written sentences about Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Adjectives and comparing words) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Adjectives and comparing words in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying adjectives and comparing words together. 3) Child attempts adjectives and comparing words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices adjectives and comparing words, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates adjectives and comparing words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building Sentences with Adjectives and comparing words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply adjectives and comparing words while talking about Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Adjectives and comparing words) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Adjectives and comparing words in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying adjectives and comparing words together. 3) Child attempts adjectives and comparing words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices adjectives and comparing words, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates adjectives and comparing words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Adjectives and comparing words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of adjectives and comparing 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 (Adjectives and comparing words) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Adjectives and comparing words in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying adjectives and comparing words together. 3) Child attempts adjectives and comparing words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices adjectives and comparing words, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates adjectives and comparing words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Adjectives and comparing words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead based on adjectives and comparing 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 (Adjectives and comparing words) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Adjectives and comparing words in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying adjectives and comparing words together. 3) Child attempts adjectives and comparing words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices adjectives and comparing words, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates adjectives and comparing words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Language Review: Adjectives and comparing words

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of adjectives and comparing words by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Adjectives and comparing words) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Adjectives and comparing words in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying adjectives and comparing words together. 3) Child attempts adjectives and comparing words with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices adjectives and comparing words, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates adjectives and comparing words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Math

Monday — Introducing: Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will model and explain composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones using hands-on manipulatives related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones together. 3) Child attempts composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Guided Practice: Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones, 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 (Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones together. 3) Child attempts composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Applying Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones to Real Problems

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will apply composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones to solve a themed word problem connected to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones together. 3) Child attempts composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones 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 (Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones together. 3) Child attempts composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones.

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 (Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones together. 3) Child attempts composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates composing/decomposing teen numbers into ten ones and some ones correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Science

Monday — Observing: Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will make and record observations related to effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) together. 3) Child attempts effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Investigating: Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing).

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 (Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) together. 3) Child attempts effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing).

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 (Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) together. 3) Child attempts effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) and Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) together. 3) Child attempts effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Sharing Findings: Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing).

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 (Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) together. 3) Child attempts effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates effects of cold temperature on water and materials (freezing) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Social Studies

Monday — Exploring: How communities prepare (past and present)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will describe and discuss how communities prepare (past and present) as it relates to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

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 (How communities prepare (past and present)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How communities prepare (past and present) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying how communities prepare (past and present) together. 3) Child attempts how communities prepare (past and present) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices how communities prepare (past and present), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates how communities prepare (past and present) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: How communities prepare (past and present)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to how communities prepare (past and present).

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 (How communities prepare (past and present)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How communities prepare (past and present) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying how communities prepare (past and present) together. 3) Child attempts how communities prepare (past and present) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices how communities prepare (past and present), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates how communities prepare (past and present) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: How communities prepare (past and present)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will connect how communities prepare (past and present) 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 (How communities prepare (past and present)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How communities prepare (past and present) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying how communities prepare (past and present) together. 3) Child attempts how communities prepare (past and present) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices how communities prepare (past and present), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates how communities prepare (past and present) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: How communities prepare (past and present)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to how communities prepare (past and present).

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 (How communities prepare (past and present)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How communities prepare (past and present) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying how communities prepare (past and present) together. 3) Child attempts how communities prepare (past and present) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices how communities prepare (past and present), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates how communities prepare (past and present) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: How communities prepare (past and present)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about how communities prepare (past and present).

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 (How communities prepare (past and present)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How communities prepare (past and present) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying how communities prepare (past and present) together. 3) Child attempts how communities prepare (past and present) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices how communities prepare (past and present), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates how communities prepare (past and present) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Reading

Monday — Reading and Retelling: Asking and answering questions

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read a text connected to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead and retell it while focusing on 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 (Asking and answering questions) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Asking and answering questions in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Digging into Details: Asking and answering questions

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to 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 (Asking and answering questions) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Asking and answering questions in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Asking and answering questions

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using 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 (Asking and answering questions) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Asking and answering questions in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Comparing Texts: Asking and answering questions

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead using 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 (Asking and answering questions) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Asking and answering questions in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Asking and answering questions

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating 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 (Asking and answering questions) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Asking and answering questions in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying asking and answering questions together. 3) Child attempts asking and answering questions with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices asking and answering questions, applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates asking and answering questions correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Spelling

Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose).

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 (Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) together. 3) Child attempts long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Tuesday — Building and Writing: Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will build and write words using long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) 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 (Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) together. 3) Child attempts long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)

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 (Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) together. 3) Child attempts long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) 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 (Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) together. 3) Child attempts long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)

20-25 minutes

Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose).

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 (Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose)) back to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) in the context of Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead. 2) Guided practice applying long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) together. 3) Child attempts long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) with support, receiving feedback.

Practice: Child independently practices long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose), applying it to one new example related to Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead.

Assessment: Child demonstrates long vowel silent-e o_e words (home, rope, nose) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.

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