Week 33: Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles
Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for Pre-K, day by day, across all 6 subjects.
Monday — Naming and Using: Verbs and sequencing vocabulary
Objective: Student will identify and correctly use verbs and sequencing vocabulary in spoken and written sentences about Butterflies and Insect 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 (Verbs and sequencing vocabulary) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Verbs and sequencing vocabulary in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying verbs and sequencing vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts verbs and sequencing vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices verbs and sequencing vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates verbs and sequencing vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building Sentences with Verbs and sequencing vocabulary
Objective: Student will construct complete sentences that correctly apply verbs and sequencing vocabulary while talking about Butterflies and Insect 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 (Verbs and sequencing vocabulary) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Verbs and sequencing vocabulary in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying verbs and sequencing vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts verbs and sequencing vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices verbs and sequencing vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates verbs and sequencing vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Comparing Examples of Verbs and sequencing vocabulary
Objective: Student will compare correct and incorrect examples of verbs and sequencing vocabulary, 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 (Verbs and sequencing vocabulary) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Verbs and sequencing vocabulary in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying verbs and sequencing vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts verbs and sequencing vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices verbs and sequencing vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates verbs and sequencing vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Verbs and sequencing vocabulary
Objective: Student will sort words and pictures related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles based on verbs and sequencing vocabulary.
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 (Verbs and sequencing vocabulary) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Verbs and sequencing vocabulary in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying verbs and sequencing vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts verbs and sequencing vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices verbs and sequencing vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates verbs and sequencing vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Language Review: Verbs and sequencing vocabulary
Objective: Student will independently demonstrate mastery of verbs and sequencing vocabulary by producing 3-4 original examples tied to Butterflies and Insect 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 (Verbs and sequencing vocabulary) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Verbs and sequencing vocabulary in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying verbs and sequencing vocabulary together. 3) Child attempts verbs and sequencing vocabulary with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices verbs and sequencing vocabulary, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates verbs and sequencing vocabulary correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing: Counting butterfly life-cycle stages
Objective: Student will model and explain counting butterfly life-cycle stages using hands-on manipulatives related to Butterflies and Insect 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 (Counting butterfly life-cycle stages) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting butterfly life-cycle stages in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying counting butterfly life-cycle stages together. 3) Child attempts counting butterfly life-cycle stages with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices counting butterfly life-cycle stages, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates counting butterfly life-cycle stages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Guided Practice: Counting butterfly life-cycle stages
Objective: Student will solve guided problems involving counting butterfly life-cycle stages, 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 (Counting butterfly life-cycle stages) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting butterfly life-cycle stages in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying counting butterfly life-cycle stages together. 3) Child attempts counting butterfly life-cycle stages with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices counting butterfly life-cycle stages, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates counting butterfly life-cycle stages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Applying Counting butterfly life-cycle stages to Real Problems
Objective: Student will apply counting butterfly life-cycle stages to solve a themed word problem connected to Butterflies and Insect 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 (Counting butterfly life-cycle stages) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting butterfly life-cycle stages in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying counting butterfly life-cycle stages together. 3) Child attempts counting butterfly life-cycle stages with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices counting butterfly life-cycle stages, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates counting butterfly life-cycle stages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Checking and Comparing: Counting butterfly life-cycle stages
Objective: Student will check work and compare strategies for counting butterfly life-cycle stages 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 (Counting butterfly life-cycle stages) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting butterfly life-cycle stages in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying counting butterfly life-cycle stages together. 3) Child attempts counting butterfly life-cycle stages with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices counting butterfly life-cycle stages, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates counting butterfly life-cycle stages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Math Challenge: Counting butterfly life-cycle stages
Objective: Student will independently complete a mixed-problem challenge demonstrating counting butterfly life-cycle stages.
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 (Counting butterfly life-cycle stages) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Counting butterfly life-cycle stages in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying counting butterfly life-cycle stages together. 3) Child attempts counting butterfly life-cycle stages with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices counting butterfly life-cycle stages, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates counting butterfly life-cycle stages correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Observing: Butterfly life cycle: egg
Objective: Student will make and record observations related to butterfly life cycle: egg in the context of Butterflies and Insect 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 (Butterfly life cycle: egg) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Butterfly life cycle: egg in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying butterfly life cycle: egg together. 3) Child attempts butterfly life cycle: egg with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices butterfly life cycle: egg, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates butterfly life cycle: egg correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Investigating: caterpillar
Objective: Student will conduct a simple hands-on investigation to explore caterpillar.
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 (caterpillar) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review caterpillar in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying caterpillar together. 3) Child attempts caterpillar with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices caterpillar, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates caterpillar correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Explaining Cause and Effect: chrysalis
Objective: Student will explain cause-and-effect relationships involving chrysalis.
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 (chrysalis) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review chrysalis in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying chrysalis together. 3) Child attempts chrysalis with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices chrysalis, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates chrysalis correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing and Classifying: butterfly
Objective: Student will compare and classify examples related to butterfly and Butterflies and Insect 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 (butterfly) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review butterfly in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying butterfly together. 3) Child attempts butterfly with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices butterfly, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates butterfly correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Sharing Findings: Butterfly life cycle: egg
Objective: Student will summarize and share what was learned this week about butterfly life cycle: egg.
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 (Butterfly life cycle: egg) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Butterfly life cycle: egg in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying butterfly life cycle: egg together. 3) Child attempts butterfly life cycle: egg with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices butterfly life cycle: egg, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates butterfly life cycle: egg correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Exploring: Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives
Objective: Student will describe and discuss comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives as it relates to Butterflies and Insect 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 (Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives together. 3) Child attempts comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Roles and Responsibilities: Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives
Objective: Student will identify roles and responsibilities connected to comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives.
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 (Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives together. 3) Child attempts comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Connecting to Our Community: Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives
Objective: Student will connect comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives 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 (Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives together. 3) Child attempts comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Perspectives: Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives
Objective: Student will compare different perspectives or places related to comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives.
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 (Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives together. 3) Child attempts comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Community Reflection: Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives
Objective: Student will reflect on and summarize what was learned about comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives.
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 (Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives together. 3) Child attempts comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates comparing how change happens in nature and change in our lives correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Reading and Retelling: Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence
Objective: Student will read a text connected to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles and retell it while focusing on retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence.
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 (Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence together. 3) Child attempts retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Digging into Details: Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence
Objective: Student will identify key details in the text that relate to retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence.
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 (Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence together. 3) Child attempts retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Asking and Answering Questions: Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence
Objective: Student will ask and answer questions about the text using retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence.
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 (Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence together. 3) Child attempts retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Comparing Texts: Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence
Objective: Student will compare two texts or passages related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles using retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence.
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 (Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence together. 3) Child attempts retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Weekly Reading Reflection: Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence
Objective: Student will summarize the week's reading, demonstrating retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence.
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 (Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence together. 3) Child attempts retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates retelling a butterfly life-cycle story with accurate sequence correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Monday — Introducing This Week's Words: Syllable clapping with insect names
Objective: Student will read, spell, and sort this week's words featuring syllable clapping with insect names.
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 (Syllable clapping with insect names) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Syllable clapping with insect names in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying syllable clapping with insect names together. 3) Child attempts syllable clapping with insect names with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices syllable clapping with insect names, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates syllable clapping with insect names correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Tuesday — Building and Writing: Syllable clapping with insect names
Objective: Student will build and write words using syllable clapping with insect names 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 (Syllable clapping with insect names) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Syllable clapping with insect names in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying syllable clapping with insect names together. 3) Child attempts syllable clapping with insect names with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices syllable clapping with insect names, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates syllable clapping with insect names correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Wednesday — Using Words in Sentences: Syllable clapping with insect names
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 (Syllable clapping with insect names) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Syllable clapping with insect names in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying syllable clapping with insect names together. 3) Child attempts syllable clapping with insect names with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices syllable clapping with insect names, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates syllable clapping with insect names correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Thursday — Word Sort and Pattern Practice: Syllable clapping with insect names
Objective: Student will sort and categorize words by their syllable clapping with insect names 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 (Syllable clapping with insect names) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Syllable clapping with insect names in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying syllable clapping with insect names together. 3) Child attempts syllable clapping with insect names with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices syllable clapping with insect names, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates syllable clapping with insect names correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.
Friday — Friday Spelling Check: Syllable clapping with insect names
Objective: Student will complete a mini dictation/spelling check demonstrating syllable clapping with insect names.
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 (Syllable clapping with insect names) back to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce/review Syllable clapping with insect names in the context of Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles. 2) Guided practice applying syllable clapping with insect names together. 3) Child attempts syllable clapping with insect names with support, receiving feedback.
Practice: Child independently practices syllable clapping with insect names, applying it to one new example related to Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles.
Assessment: Child demonstrates syllable clapping with insect names correctly in at least 3 of 4 attempts.