Week 30: From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles
Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for Pre-K, day by day, across all 6 subjects.
Monday — Naming and Using: Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)
Objective: Student will identify and correctly use sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) in spoken and written sentences about From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) together. 3) Child attempts sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building Sentences with Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)
Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) while talking about From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) together. 3) Child attempts sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)
Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally), 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 (Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) together. 3) Child attempts sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)
Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles based on sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally).
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 (Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) together. 3) Child attempts sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Language Review: Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)
Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) by producing 3-4 original examples tied to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) together. 3) Child attempts sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing vocabulary (first, next, then, finally) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing: Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)
Objective: Student will model and explain simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) using hands-on manipulatives related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) together. 3) Child attempts simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Guided Practice: Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)
Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last), 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 (Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) together. 3) Child attempts simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Applying Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) to Real Problems
Objective: Student will apply simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) to solve a themed word problem connected to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) together. 3) Child attempts simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)
Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) 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 (Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) together. 3) Child attempts simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)
Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last).
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 (Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last)) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) together. 3) Child attempts simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last), applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates simple sequencing: seed to plant (first/next/last) correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Observing: Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again
Objective: Student will make and record observations related to complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again together. 3) Child attempts complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Investigating: Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again
Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again.
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 (Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again together. 3) Child attempts complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again
Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again.
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 (Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again together. 3) Child attempts complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again
Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again and From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 (Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again together. 3) Child attempts complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Sharing Findings: Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again
Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again.
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 (Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again together. 3) Child attempts complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Exploring: How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work
Objective: Student will describe and discuss how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work as it relates to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
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 farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work together. 3) Child attempts how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work
Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work.
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 farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work together. 3) Child attempts how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work
Objective: Student will connect how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work 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 farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work together. 3) Child attempts how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work
Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work.
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 farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work together. 3) Child attempts how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work
Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work.
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 farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review How farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work together. 3) Child attempts how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates how farmers and gardeners plan and sequence their work correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Reading and Retelling: Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words
Objective: Student will read a text connected to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles and retell it while focusing on sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words.
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 (Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words together. 3) Child attempts sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Digging into Details: Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words
Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words.
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 (Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words together. 3) Child attempts sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words
Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words.
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 (Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words together. 3) Child attempts sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Texts: Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words
Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles using sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words.
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 (Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words together. 3) Child attempts sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words
Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words.
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 (Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words together. 3) Child attempts sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates sequencing life-cycle events in a story using ordinal/time words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Rhyming with growth-themed words
Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring rhyming with growth-themed 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 (Rhyming with growth-themed words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Rhyming with growth-themed words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying rhyming with growth-themed words together. 3) Child attempts rhyming with growth-themed words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices rhyming with growth-themed words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates rhyming with growth-themed words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building and Writing: Rhyming with growth-themed words
Objective: Student will build and write words using rhyming with growth-themed 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 (Rhyming with growth-themed words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Rhyming with growth-themed words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying rhyming with growth-themed words together. 3) Child attempts rhyming with growth-themed words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices rhyming with growth-themed words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates rhyming with growth-themed words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Rhyming with growth-themed 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 (Rhyming with growth-themed words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Rhyming with growth-themed words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying rhyming with growth-themed words together. 3) Child attempts rhyming with growth-themed words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices rhyming with growth-themed words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates rhyming with growth-themed words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Rhyming with growth-themed words
Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their rhyming with growth-themed 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 (Rhyming with growth-themed words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Rhyming with growth-themed words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying rhyming with growth-themed words together. 3) Child attempts rhyming with growth-themed words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices rhyming with growth-themed words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates rhyming with growth-themed words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Rhyming with growth-themed words
Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating rhyming with growth-themed 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 (Rhyming with growth-themed words) back to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Rhyming with growth-themed words in the context of From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying rhyming with growth-themed words together. 3) Child attempts rhyming with growth-themed words with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices rhyming with growth-themed words, applying it to one new example related to From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates rhyming with growth-themed words correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.