Week of 6/3-6/7:
Monday, June 3:
Argument Writing Exam Review
Tuesday, June 4:
Argument Writing Exam Review
Collect 9-Week Reading Logs
Wednesday, June 5:
Argument Writing Exam~ NHMS
Friday, June 7:
Argument Writing Exam~CMS
Argument Writing Exam Review
Tuesday, June 4:
Argument Writing Exam Review
Collect 9-Week Reading Logs
Wednesday, June 5:
Argument Writing Exam~ NHMS
Friday, June 7:
Argument Writing Exam~CMS
Week of 5/27-5/31:
Monday, May 27:
No School-Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Wednesday, May 29:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Thursday, May 30:
Learning Target: I can proofread and revise to polish my writing.
Activities: Argument Writing Peer Scoring
Friday, May 31:
Learning Target: I can use transition words and phrases to connect ideas in my writing.
Activities: Identifying Transitions, Transition Mad Libs
No School-Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Wednesday, May 29:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Thursday, May 30:
Learning Target: I can proofread and revise to polish my writing.
Activities: Argument Writing Peer Scoring
Friday, May 31:
Learning Target: I can use transition words and phrases to connect ideas in my writing.
Activities: Identifying Transitions, Transition Mad Libs
Week of 5/20-5/24:
Monday, May 20:
Learning Target: I can write a concluding paragraph that ends with a call to action.
Activities: Concluding Paragraph Examples
Tuesday, May 21:
Learning Target: I can write a concluding paragraph that ends with a call to action.
Activities: Concluding Paragraph Checklist
Wednesday, May 22:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Thursday, May 23:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Friday, May 24:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Learning Target: I can write a concluding paragraph that ends with a call to action.
Activities: Concluding Paragraph Examples
Tuesday, May 21:
Learning Target: I can write a concluding paragraph that ends with a call to action.
Activities: Concluding Paragraph Checklist
Wednesday, May 22:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Thursday, May 23:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
Friday, May 24:
Learning Target: I can accurately use commas in my writing.
Activities: Comma Usage Notes & Activities
WEEK of 5/13-5/17:
Monday, May 13:
Learning Target: I can write two body paragraphs with evidence and commentary that support my claim.
Activities: Body Paragraph Examples, Body Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Tuesday, May 14:
Learning Target: I can write two body paragraphs with evidence and commentary that support my claim.
Activities: Continue Working on Body Paragraphs
Wednesday, May 15:
Learning Target: I can write two body paragraphs with evidence and commentary that support my claim.
Activities: Body Paragraphs Checklist
Thursday, May 16:
Learning Target: I can write an opposing argument that includes both a counterclaim and a rebuttal.
Activities: Opposing Argument Examples, Counterclaim & Rebuttal Sentence Starters
Friday, May 17:
Learning Target: I can write an opposing argument that includes both a counterclaim and a rebuttal.
Activities: Opposing Argument Checklist
Learning Target: I can write two body paragraphs with evidence and commentary that support my claim.
Activities: Body Paragraph Examples, Body Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Tuesday, May 14:
Learning Target: I can write two body paragraphs with evidence and commentary that support my claim.
Activities: Continue Working on Body Paragraphs
Wednesday, May 15:
Learning Target: I can write two body paragraphs with evidence and commentary that support my claim.
Activities: Body Paragraphs Checklist
Thursday, May 16:
Learning Target: I can write an opposing argument that includes both a counterclaim and a rebuttal.
Activities: Opposing Argument Examples, Counterclaim & Rebuttal Sentence Starters
Friday, May 17:
Learning Target: I can write an opposing argument that includes both a counterclaim and a rebuttal.
Activities: Opposing Argument Checklist
Week of 5/6-5/10:
Monday, May 6:
Learning Target: I can write an introductory paragraph that provides background information on my topic and presents my thesis statement.
Activities: Introductory Paragraph Examples, Introductory Paragraph Rough Drafts
Tuesday, May 7:
Learning Target: I can write an introductory paragraph that provides background information on my topic and presents my thesis statement.
Activities: Introductory Paragraph Peer Revision Gallery Walk
Wednesday, May 8:
Learning Target: I can write commentary of my evidence that explains to my reader why it's important and how it supports my claim.
Activities: Commentary Notes, Commentary Examples & Practice
Thursday, May 9:
Learning Target: I can write commentary of my evidence that explains to my reader why it's important and how it supports my claim.
Activities: Commentary Competition, More Writing Commentary Practice
Friday, May 10:
Learning Target: I can write commentary of my evidence that explains to my reader why it's important and how it supports my claim.
Activities: Finish up Commentary Activities
Learning Target: I can write an introductory paragraph that provides background information on my topic and presents my thesis statement.
Activities: Introductory Paragraph Examples, Introductory Paragraph Rough Drafts
Tuesday, May 7:
Learning Target: I can write an introductory paragraph that provides background information on my topic and presents my thesis statement.
Activities: Introductory Paragraph Peer Revision Gallery Walk
Wednesday, May 8:
Learning Target: I can write commentary of my evidence that explains to my reader why it's important and how it supports my claim.
Activities: Commentary Notes, Commentary Examples & Practice
Thursday, May 9:
Learning Target: I can write commentary of my evidence that explains to my reader why it's important and how it supports my claim.
Activities: Commentary Competition, More Writing Commentary Practice
Friday, May 10:
Learning Target: I can write commentary of my evidence that explains to my reader why it's important and how it supports my claim.
Activities: Finish up Commentary Activities
Week or 4/29-5/3:
Monday, April 29:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Tuesday, April 30:
7th Grade-ELA MStep
8th Grade- Letter to My Future Self
Wednesday, May 1:
7th Grade- ELA MStep
8th Grade- Advice for Next Year's 7th Grade Students
Thursday, May 2:
Learning Target: I can write a thesis statement that includes a debatable claim and a summary of my evidence.
Activities: Thesis Statement Notes, Thesis Statement Practice
Friday, May 3:
Learning Target: I can write an introductory paragraph that provides background information on my topic and presents my thesis statement.
Activities: Introductory Paragraph Examples, Introductory Paragraph Rough Drafts
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Tuesday, April 30:
7th Grade-ELA MStep
8th Grade- Letter to My Future Self
Wednesday, May 1:
7th Grade- ELA MStep
8th Grade- Advice for Next Year's 7th Grade Students
Thursday, May 2:
Learning Target: I can write a thesis statement that includes a debatable claim and a summary of my evidence.
Activities: Thesis Statement Notes, Thesis Statement Practice
Friday, May 3:
Learning Target: I can write an introductory paragraph that provides background information on my topic and presents my thesis statement.
Activities: Introductory Paragraph Examples, Introductory Paragraph Rough Drafts
Week of 4/22-4/26:
Monday, April 22:
Learning Target: I can properly use in-text citations to give credit to my evidence.
Activities: Finish In-Text Citations Notes, Citations Practice
Tuesday, April 23:
Learning Target: I can distinguish between factual and anecdotal evidence.
Activities: Evidence Types, Name That Evidence
Wednesday, April 24:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Thursday, April 25:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
NHMS- Poetry Day
Friday, April 26:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Learning Target: I can properly use in-text citations to give credit to my evidence.
Activities: Finish In-Text Citations Notes, Citations Practice
Tuesday, April 23:
Learning Target: I can distinguish between factual and anecdotal evidence.
Activities: Evidence Types, Name That Evidence
Wednesday, April 24:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Thursday, April 25:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
NHMS- Poetry Day
Friday, April 26:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Week of 4/15-4/19:
Monday, April 15:
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Analyzing Argument Letter Examples
Tuesday, April 16:
Learning Target: I can evaluate the credibility of online resources.
Activities: Credible Sources Notes (CRAAP Method)
Wednesday, April 17:
Learning Target: I can properly use in-text citations to give credit to my evidence.
Activities: In-Text Citations Notes & Practice, Sources Tracker
Thursday, April 18:
Learning Target: I can distinguish between factual and anecdotal evidence.
Activities: Evidence Types, Name That Evidence
Friday, April 19:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Analyzing Argument Letter Examples
Tuesday, April 16:
Learning Target: I can evaluate the credibility of online resources.
Activities: Credible Sources Notes (CRAAP Method)
Wednesday, April 17:
Learning Target: I can properly use in-text citations to give credit to my evidence.
Activities: In-Text Citations Notes & Practice, Sources Tracker
Thursday, April 18:
Learning Target: I can distinguish between factual and anecdotal evidence.
Activities: Evidence Types, Name That Evidence
Friday, April 19:
Learning Target: I can research and locate multiple types of evidence to support a claim.
Activities: Evidence Types Mini-Task
Week of 4/8-4/12:
Monday, April 8:
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Introduce Argument Vocabulary
Tuesday, April 9:
PSAT
Wednesday, April 10:
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Analyzing Oral Arguments
Thursday, April 11:
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Argument Letter Examples & Rubric
Friday, April 12:
Learning Target: I can evaluate the credibility of online resources.
Activities: Credible Sources Notes & Examples
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Introduce Argument Vocabulary
Tuesday, April 9:
PSAT
Wednesday, April 10:
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Analyzing Oral Arguments
Thursday, April 11:
Learning Target: I can define and identify the essential parts of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, commentary, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Activities: Argument Letter Examples & Rubric
Friday, April 12:
Learning Target: I can evaluate the credibility of online resources.
Activities: Credible Sources Notes & Examples
week of 3/25-3/29:
Monday, March 25:
Learning Target: I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about argumentative writing.
Activities: ABC Brainstorm Argumentative Writing, Share Book Talk Paragraphs
Tuesday, March 26:
Learning Target: I can justify my opinion with reasons and evidence.
Activities: What's Going On in the Picture
Wednesday, March 27:
Learning Target: I can justify my opinion with reasons and evidence.
Activities: Speed Debating
Thursday, March 28:
Spring Break
Friday, March 29:
Spring Break
Learning Target: I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about argumentative writing.
Activities: ABC Brainstorm Argumentative Writing, Share Book Talk Paragraphs
Tuesday, March 26:
Learning Target: I can justify my opinion with reasons and evidence.
Activities: What's Going On in the Picture
Wednesday, March 27:
Learning Target: I can justify my opinion with reasons and evidence.
Activities: Speed Debating
Thursday, March 28:
Spring Break
Friday, March 29:
Spring Break
Week of 3/18-3/22:
Monday, March 18:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Work on Reading Strategies Flipbook Assignment
Tuesday, March 19:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Informational Text Unit Test Review
Wednesday, March 20:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Informational Text Unit Test
Thursday, March 21:
Learning Target:I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about argumentative writing.
Activities: Argumentative Writing Unit Pretest, Book Talk Paragraph
Friday, March 22:
Learning Target: I can write about and discuss what I'm reading.
Activities: Book Talks
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Work on Reading Strategies Flipbook Assignment
Tuesday, March 19:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Informational Text Unit Test Review
Wednesday, March 20:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Informational Text Unit Test
Thursday, March 21:
Learning Target:I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about argumentative writing.
Activities: Argumentative Writing Unit Pretest, Book Talk Paragraph
Friday, March 22:
Learning Target: I can write about and discuss what I'm reading.
Activities: Book Talks
week of 3/11-3/15:
Monday, March 11:
Learning Target: I can write a summary that includes the central idea and important details of an informational text.
Activities: Introduce Informational Text Summary Assignment, Find & Print Article
Tuesday, Mach 12:
Learning Target: I can write a summary that includes the central idea and important details of an informational text.
Activities:Write/Type Summaries
Wednesday, March 13:
Learning Target: I can write a summary that includes the central idea and important details of an informational text.
Activities:Peer Revise Summaries
Thursday, March 14:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Introduce Reading Strategies Flipbook Assignment
Friday, March 15:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Work on Reading Strategies Flipbook Assignment
Learning Target: I can write a summary that includes the central idea and important details of an informational text.
Activities: Introduce Informational Text Summary Assignment, Find & Print Article
Tuesday, Mach 12:
Learning Target: I can write a summary that includes the central idea and important details of an informational text.
Activities:Write/Type Summaries
Wednesday, March 13:
Learning Target: I can write a summary that includes the central idea and important details of an informational text.
Activities:Peer Revise Summaries
Thursday, March 14:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Introduce Reading Strategies Flipbook Assignment
Friday, March 15:
Learning Target: I can identify and explain multiply strategies for improving my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Work on Reading Strategies Flipbook Assignment
Week of 3/4-3/8:
Monday, March 4:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Finding the Main Idea Notes, Identifying the Main Idea Practice
Tuesday, March 5:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Identifying the Main Idea Practice (Independent)
Wednesday, March 6:
Learning Target: I can evaluate details and assess if they are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities: Desert Island Packing List, Tips for Determining Relevant Details
Thursday, March 7:
Learning Target: I can evaluate details and assess if they are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities: Finding Relevant Details Practice (Whole Group)
Friday, March 8:
Learning Target: I can evaluate details and assess if they are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities: Finding Relevant Details Practice (Independent)
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Finding the Main Idea Notes, Identifying the Main Idea Practice
Tuesday, March 5:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Identifying the Main Idea Practice (Independent)
Wednesday, March 6:
Learning Target: I can evaluate details and assess if they are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities: Desert Island Packing List, Tips for Determining Relevant Details
Thursday, March 7:
Learning Target: I can evaluate details and assess if they are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities: Finding Relevant Details Practice (Whole Group)
Friday, March 8:
Learning Target: I can evaluate details and assess if they are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities: Finding Relevant Details Practice (Independent)
Week of 2/25-3/1:
Monday, February 25:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Argument Graphic Organizer (Independent)
Tuesday, February 26:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Text Structures Review Game
Wednesday, February 27:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Text Structures Test
Thursday, February 28:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Finding the Main Idea Notes, Identifying the Main Idea Practice
Friday, March 1:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Identifying the Main Idea Practice (Independent)
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Argument Graphic Organizer (Independent)
Tuesday, February 26:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Text Structures Review Game
Wednesday, February 27:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Text Structures Test
Thursday, February 28:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Finding the Main Idea Notes, Identifying the Main Idea Practice
Friday, March 1:
Learning Target: I can analyze an informational text in order to identify the main idea.
Activities: Identifying the Main Idea Practice (Independent)
Week of 2/18-2/22:
Monday, February 18:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Cause & Effect Vocabulary, Introduce Multi-Flow Map
Tuesday, February 19:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Multi-Flow Map (Independent)
Wednesday, February 20:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Problem & Solution Vocabulary, Introduce Problem & Solution Graphic Organizer
Thursday, February 21:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Problem & Solution Graphic Organizer (Independent)
Friday, February 22:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Argument Vocabulary, Introduce Argument Graphic Organizer
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Cause & Effect Vocabulary, Introduce Multi-Flow Map
Tuesday, February 19:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Multi-Flow Map (Independent)
Wednesday, February 20:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities:Problem & Solution Vocabulary, Introduce Problem & Solution Graphic Organizer
Thursday, February 21:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Problem & Solution Graphic Organizer (Independent)
Friday, February 22:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Argument Vocabulary, Introduce Argument Graphic Organizer
Week of 2/11-12/15:
Monday, February 11:
WIDA ACCESS Testing
Tuesday, February 12:
WIDA ACCESS Testing
Wednesday, February 13:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast In-Class Quiz (Double Bubble Map)
Thursday, February 14:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Cause & Effect Vocabulary, Introduce Multi-Flow Map, Begin Reading Titanic Article
Friday, February 15:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Complete Multi-Flow Map on Titanic Article
WIDA ACCESS Testing
Tuesday, February 12:
WIDA ACCESS Testing
Wednesday, February 13:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast In-Class Quiz (Double Bubble Map)
Thursday, February 14:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Cause & Effect Vocabulary, Introduce Multi-Flow Map, Begin Reading Titanic Article
Friday, February 15:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Complete Multi-Flow Map on Titanic Article
Week of 2/4-2/8:
Monday, February 4:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast Vocabulary, Introduce Double Bubble Map
Tuesday, February 5:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Read Rosie the Riveter & Uncle Sam Article, Complete Double Bubble Map
Wednesday, February 6:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast In-Class Quiz (Double Bubble Map)
Thursday, February 7:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Cause & Effect Vocabulary, Introduce Multi-Flow Map, Begin Reading Titanic Article
Friday, February 8:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Complete Multi-Flow Map on Titanic Article
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast Vocabulary, Introduce Double Bubble Map
Tuesday, February 5:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Read Rosie the Riveter & Uncle Sam Article, Complete Double Bubble Map
Wednesday, February 6:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast In-Class Quiz (Double Bubble Map)
Thursday, February 7:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Cause & Effect Vocabulary, Introduce Multi-Flow Map, Begin Reading Titanic Article
Friday, February 8:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Complete Multi-Flow Map on Titanic Article
Week of 1/21-1/25:
Monday, January 21:
No School for Students
Tuesday, January 22:
NWEA MAP Language Test
Wednesday, January 23:
Finish NWEA MAP Tests
Thursday, January 24:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Newsela Biographies, Flow Map
Friday, January 25:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast Notes, Double Bubble Map
No School for Students
Tuesday, January 22:
NWEA MAP Language Test
Wednesday, January 23:
Finish NWEA MAP Tests
Thursday, January 24:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Newsela Biographies, Flow Map
Friday, January 25:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Compare & Contrast Notes, Double Bubble Map
week of 1/14-1/18:
Monday, January 14:
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Tuesday, January 15:
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Wednesday, January 16:
1st & 2nd Hour Exams
(MAP Language Test)
Thursday, January 17:
3rd & 4th Exams
(No EL Classes This Day)
Friday, January 18:
5th & 6th Hour Exams
(MAP Language Test)
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Tuesday, January 15:
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Wednesday, January 16:
1st & 2nd Hour Exams
(MAP Language Test)
Thursday, January 17:
3rd & 4th Exams
(No EL Classes This Day)
Friday, January 18:
5th & 6th Hour Exams
(MAP Language Test)
week of 1/7-1/11:
Monday, January 7:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Informational Text Structures Sort, Informational Text Structures Video
Tuesday, January 8:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Description Text Structure)
Activities: Description Text Structure Notes & Signal Words, Bubble Map, Endangered Species: The Marine Otter
Wednesday, January 9:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Description Text Structure)
Activities: Bubble Map, Newsela Countries of the World (Student Choice)
Thursday, January 10:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Sequence Text Structure)
Activities: Sequence Text Structure Notes & Signal Words, Flow Map, Cathay Williams Article
Friday, January 11:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Sequence Text Structure)
Activities: Flow Map, Snowboarding Article
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text.
Activities: Informational Text Structures Sort, Informational Text Structures Video
Tuesday, January 8:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Description Text Structure)
Activities: Description Text Structure Notes & Signal Words, Bubble Map, Endangered Species: The Marine Otter
Wednesday, January 9:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Description Text Structure)
Activities: Bubble Map, Newsela Countries of the World (Student Choice)
Thursday, January 10:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Sequence Text Structure)
Activities: Sequence Text Structure Notes & Signal Words, Flow Map, Cathay Williams Article
Friday, January 11:
Learning Target: I can recognize and utilize text structures to improve my comprehension of informational text. (Sequence Text Structure)
Activities: Flow Map, Snowboarding Article
Week of 12/17-12/21:
Monday, December 17:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Stopping Point Tool
Tuesday, December 18:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: More Context Clues Practice
Wednesday, December 19:
Learning Target: I can identify figurative language.
Activities: Context Clues Quiz, Figurative Language in Shrek
Thursday, December 20:
Learning Target: I can identify figurative language.
Activities: Figurative Language in Shrek
Friday, December 21:
Winter Break Celebration
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Stopping Point Tool
Tuesday, December 18:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: More Context Clues Practice
Wednesday, December 19:
Learning Target: I can identify figurative language.
Activities: Context Clues Quiz, Figurative Language in Shrek
Thursday, December 20:
Learning Target: I can identify figurative language.
Activities: Figurative Language in Shrek
Friday, December 21:
Winter Break Celebration
Week of 12/10-12/14:
Monday, December 10:
Learning Target: I can make connections between new information I'm reading and information I already know.
Activities: Text Connections Notes, Text Connections Think Mark
Tuesday, December 11:
Learning Target: I can make connections between new information I'm reading and information I already know.
Activities: Personal Connections Chart
Wednesday, December 12:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Context Clues Notes, Context Clues Practice
Thursday, December 13:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Stopping Point Tool
Friday, December 14:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Context Clues Quiz
Learning Target: I can make connections between new information I'm reading and information I already know.
Activities: Text Connections Notes, Text Connections Think Mark
Tuesday, December 11:
Learning Target: I can make connections between new information I'm reading and information I already know.
Activities: Personal Connections Chart
Wednesday, December 12:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Context Clues Notes, Context Clues Practice
Thursday, December 13:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Stopping Point Tool
Friday, December 14:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Context Clues Quiz
Week of 12/3-12/7:
Monday, December 3:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Informational Text Features Assessment
Tuesday, December 4:
Learning Target:I can use the internet to research and explore unfamiliar concepts.
Activities: Preview Questions, Internet Research Survey Tool
Wednesday, December 5:
Learning Target:I can use the internet to research and explore unfamiliar concepts.
Activities: Finish Internet Research Survey Tool
Thursday, December 6:
Learning Target: I can use my background knowledge to make meaning of new concepts.
Activities: K-W-H-L Chart
Friday, December 7:
Learning Target: I can write and discuss what I'm reading.
Activities: Reader's Response
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Informational Text Features Assessment
Tuesday, December 4:
Learning Target:I can use the internet to research and explore unfamiliar concepts.
Activities: Preview Questions, Internet Research Survey Tool
Wednesday, December 5:
Learning Target:I can use the internet to research and explore unfamiliar concepts.
Activities: Finish Internet Research Survey Tool
Thursday, December 6:
Learning Target: I can use my background knowledge to make meaning of new concepts.
Activities: K-W-H-L Chart
Friday, December 7:
Learning Target: I can write and discuss what I'm reading.
Activities: Reader's Response
Week of 11/26-11/30:
Monday, November 26:
Snow Day
Tuesday, November 27:
Learning Target: I can explain the characteristics of informational texts and list the different types of informational texts I can read.
Activities:Fiction vs. Informational Text Venn Diagram, Informational Text Video, Informational Text Notes
Wednesday, November 28:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Text Features Glossary, Text Features Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, November 29:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Informational Text Features Assessment Practice/Example, Informational Text Features Assessment Rubric
Friday, November 30:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Informational Text Features Assessment Practice/Example, Informational Text Features Assessment Rubric
Snow Day
Tuesday, November 27:
Learning Target: I can explain the characteristics of informational texts and list the different types of informational texts I can read.
Activities:Fiction vs. Informational Text Venn Diagram, Informational Text Video, Informational Text Notes
Wednesday, November 28:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Text Features Glossary, Text Features Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, November 29:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Informational Text Features Assessment Practice/Example, Informational Text Features Assessment Rubric
Friday, November 30:
Learning Target: I can locate examples of text features and explain how they help me better understand the information I'm reading.
Activities: Informational Text Features Assessment Practice/Example, Informational Text Features Assessment Rubric
Week of 11/19-11/23:
Monday, November 19:
Nonfiction Reading Unit Pretest
Tuesday, November 20:
Learning Target: I can name examples of nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Activities: Thanksgiving Mad Libs
Wednesday, November 21:
NO SCHOOL~ THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thursday, November 22:
NO SCHOOL~ THANKSGIVING BREAK
Friday, November 23:
NO SCHOOL~ THANKSGIVING BREAK
Nonfiction Reading Unit Pretest
Tuesday, November 20:
Learning Target: I can name examples of nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Activities: Thanksgiving Mad Libs
Wednesday, November 21:
NO SCHOOL~ THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thursday, November 22:
NO SCHOOL~ THANKSGIVING BREAK
Friday, November 23:
NO SCHOOL~ THANKSGIVING BREAK
week of 11/12-11/16:
Monday, November 12:
Learning Target: I can do a book talk of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Talk Video, Book Talk Guidelines, Book Talk Rubric
Tuesday, November 13:
Learning Target: I can do a book talk of my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working on/Practicing Book Talks
Wednesday, November 14:
Learning Target: I can do a book talk of my independent reading book.
Activities: Student Book Talk Presentations, What's Your Next Book?
Thursday, November 15:
Learning Target: I can review and study for my independent reading assessment
Activities: Independent Reading Study Guide, Kahoot
Friday, November 16:
Independent Reading Unit Test
Learning Target: I can do a book talk of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Talk Video, Book Talk Guidelines, Book Talk Rubric
Tuesday, November 13:
Learning Target: I can do a book talk of my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working on/Practicing Book Talks
Wednesday, November 14:
Learning Target: I can do a book talk of my independent reading book.
Activities: Student Book Talk Presentations, What's Your Next Book?
Thursday, November 15:
Learning Target: I can review and study for my independent reading assessment
Activities: Independent Reading Study Guide, Kahoot
Friday, November 16:
Independent Reading Unit Test
Week of 11/5-11/9:
Monday, November 5:
Learning Target: I can write a quality recommendation of my independent reading book.
Activities: Set 9-Week Reading Goals, Book Review Reader's Recommendation Prewrite/Rough Drafts
Tuesday, November 6:
Learning Target: I can peer edit my partner's paper and use feedback to make revisions to my own writing.
Activities: Peer Edit Book Review Paragraph #3 (The Recommendation)
NHMS-Protect Young Eyes Presentation
Wednesday, November 7:
Learning Target: I can proofread my paper and make the necessary corrections to my grammar and spelling.
Activities: Proofreading Checklist
Thursday, November 8:
Learning Target: I can proofread my paper and make the necessary corrections to my grammar and spelling.
Activities: Proofreading Checklist
Friday, November 9:
Learning Target: I can proofread my paper and make the necessary corrections to my grammar and spelling.
Activities: Proofreading Checklist
Learning Target: I can write a quality recommendation of my independent reading book.
Activities: Set 9-Week Reading Goals, Book Review Reader's Recommendation Prewrite/Rough Drafts
Tuesday, November 6:
Learning Target: I can peer edit my partner's paper and use feedback to make revisions to my own writing.
Activities: Peer Edit Book Review Paragraph #3 (The Recommendation)
NHMS-Protect Young Eyes Presentation
Wednesday, November 7:
Learning Target: I can proofread my paper and make the necessary corrections to my grammar and spelling.
Activities: Proofreading Checklist
Thursday, November 8:
Learning Target: I can proofread my paper and make the necessary corrections to my grammar and spelling.
Activities: Proofreading Checklist
Friday, November 9:
Learning Target: I can proofread my paper and make the necessary corrections to my grammar and spelling.
Activities: Proofreading Checklist
Week of 10/29-11/2:
Monday, October 29:
Learning Target: I can compose a book review of my independent reading book.
Activities: Read & Discuss Student Book Review Example & Rubric, Begin Book Review Paragraph #1 Prewrite
Tuesday, October 30:
Learning Target: I can write a quality summary of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Paragraph #1 Prewrite (The Summary)
Wednesday, October 31:
Learning Target: I can peer edit my partner's paper and use feedback to make revisions to my own writing.
Activities: Peer Edit Book Review Paragraph #1 (The Summary)
Thursday, November 1:
Learning Target: I can write a quality critique of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Descriptors, Book Review Reader's Opinion Prewrite
Friday, November 2:
Learning Target: I can peer edit my partner's paper and use feedback to make revisions to my own writing.
Activities: Peer Edit Book Review Paragraph #2 (Reader's Opinion)
Learning Target: I can compose a book review of my independent reading book.
Activities: Read & Discuss Student Book Review Example & Rubric, Begin Book Review Paragraph #1 Prewrite
Tuesday, October 30:
Learning Target: I can write a quality summary of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Paragraph #1 Prewrite (The Summary)
Wednesday, October 31:
Learning Target: I can peer edit my partner's paper and use feedback to make revisions to my own writing.
Activities: Peer Edit Book Review Paragraph #1 (The Summary)
Thursday, November 1:
Learning Target: I can write a quality critique of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Descriptors, Book Review Reader's Opinion Prewrite
Friday, November 2:
Learning Target: I can peer edit my partner's paper and use feedback to make revisions to my own writing.
Activities: Peer Edit Book Review Paragraph #2 (Reader's Opinion)
Week of 10/22-10/26:
Monday, October 22:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Finish Plot Diagram with Coco, Introduce Plot Diagram Project
Tuesday, October 23:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Plot Diagram Project
Wednesday, October 24:
Learning Target: I can compose a book review of my independent reading book.
Activities: Introduce Book Review, Read & Discuss Book Review Examples
Thursday, October 25:
Learning Target: I can write a quality summary of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Paragraph #1 Prewrite (The Summary)
Friday, October 26:
Learning Target: I can write a quality critique of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Descriptors
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Finish Plot Diagram with Coco, Introduce Plot Diagram Project
Tuesday, October 23:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Plot Diagram Project
Wednesday, October 24:
Learning Target: I can compose a book review of my independent reading book.
Activities: Introduce Book Review, Read & Discuss Book Review Examples
Thursday, October 25:
Learning Target: I can write a quality summary of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Paragraph #1 Prewrite (The Summary)
Friday, October 26:
Learning Target: I can write a quality critique of my independent reading book.
Activities: Book Review Descriptors
Week of 10/15-10/19:
Monday, October 15:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: Universal Themes in Film Video, Identifying Theme of Song Lyrics I & II
Tuesday, October 16:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: My Theme Tracker
Wednesday, October 17:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Elements of Plot Sort, Elements of Plot in Beauty in the Beast, Elements of Plot Notes
Thursday, October 18:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Plot Diagram with Coco
Friday, October 19:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Plot Diagram with Coco
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: Universal Themes in Film Video, Identifying Theme of Song Lyrics I & II
Tuesday, October 16:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: My Theme Tracker
Wednesday, October 17:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Elements of Plot Sort, Elements of Plot in Beauty in the Beast, Elements of Plot Notes
Thursday, October 18:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Plot Diagram with Coco
Friday, October 19:
Learning Target: I can determine the elements of plot in my independent reading book.
Activities: Plot Diagram with Coco
Week of 10/8-10/12:
Monday, October 8:
Learning Target: I can determine contrasting points of view in my independent reading book.
Activities: Contrasting Perspectives Chart
Tuesday, October 9:
Learning Target: I can identify & explain examples of literary conflict in my independent reading book.
Activities: Literary Conflict Notes, Identifying Literary Conflict
Wednesday, October 10:
Learning Target: I can identify & explain examples of literary conflict in my independent reading book.
Activities: Conflict Chart
Thursday, October 11:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: Theme Notes, Identifying Theme Practice
Friday, October 12:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: My Theme Tracker
Learning Target: I can determine contrasting points of view in my independent reading book.
Activities: Contrasting Perspectives Chart
Tuesday, October 9:
Learning Target: I can identify & explain examples of literary conflict in my independent reading book.
Activities: Literary Conflict Notes, Identifying Literary Conflict
Wednesday, October 10:
Learning Target: I can identify & explain examples of literary conflict in my independent reading book.
Activities: Conflict Chart
Thursday, October 11:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: Theme Notes, Identifying Theme Practice
Friday, October 12:
Learning Target: I can determine the theme of my independent reading book.
Activities: My Theme Tracker
Week of 10/1 -10/5:
Monday, October 1:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Determining Author's Tone, My Author's Words
Tuesday, October 2:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working On My Author's Words
HOMEWORK: Finish My Author's Words
Wednesday, October 3:
Learning Target: I can determine contrasting points of view in my independent reading book.
Activities: Points of View Video Notes, 3 Little Pigs Character Chart
Thursday, October 4:
Learning Target: I can determine contrasting points of view in my independent reading book.
Activities: My Character Chart
Friday, October 5:
Learning Target: I can identify & explain examples of literary conflict in my independent reading book.
Activities: Literary Conflict Notes, Identifying Literary Conflict
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Determining Author's Tone, My Author's Words
Tuesday, October 2:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working On My Author's Words
HOMEWORK: Finish My Author's Words
Wednesday, October 3:
Learning Target: I can determine contrasting points of view in my independent reading book.
Activities: Points of View Video Notes, 3 Little Pigs Character Chart
Thursday, October 4:
Learning Target: I can determine contrasting points of view in my independent reading book.
Activities: My Character Chart
Friday, October 5:
Learning Target: I can identify & explain examples of literary conflict in my independent reading book.
Activities: Literary Conflict Notes, Identifying Literary Conflict
Week of 9/24-9/28:
Monday, September 24:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Chart
HOMEWORK: Finish S.T.E.A.L. Chart
Tuesday, September 25:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Author's Tone Presentation & Notes, Author's Tone Glossary
Wednesday, September 26:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working On Author's Tone Glossary
HOMEWORK: Finish Author's Tone Glossary
Thursday, September 27:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Determining Author's Tone, My Author's Words
Friday, September 28:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working On My Author's Words
HOMEWORK: Finish My Author's Words
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Chart
HOMEWORK: Finish S.T.E.A.L. Chart
Tuesday, September 25:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Author's Tone Presentation & Notes, Author's Tone Glossary
Wednesday, September 26:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working On Author's Tone Glossary
HOMEWORK: Finish Author's Tone Glossary
Thursday, September 27:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Determining Author's Tone, My Author's Words
Friday, September 28:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Continue Working On My Author's Words
HOMEWORK: Finish My Author's Words
Week of 9/17-9/21:
Monday, September 17:
CMS
Learning Target/s: I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about narrative reading.
Activities: Independent Reading Pretest, Independent Reading Note Log
NHMS: MAP Reading Test
Tuesday, September 18:
CMS
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization Pretest, Characterization Video
NHMS
MAP Reading Test
Wednesday, September 19:
CMS
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization Review, Characterization Practice
NHMS
MAP Language Test
Thursday, September 20:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Chart
Friday, September 21:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Author's Tone Pretest, Author's Tone Presentation, Author's Tone Glossary
CMS
Learning Target/s: I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about narrative reading.
Activities: Independent Reading Pretest, Independent Reading Note Log
NHMS: MAP Reading Test
Tuesday, September 18:
CMS
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization Pretest, Characterization Video
NHMS
MAP Reading Test
Wednesday, September 19:
CMS
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization Review, Characterization Practice
NHMS
MAP Language Test
Thursday, September 20:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Chart
Friday, September 21:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Author's Tone Pretest, Author's Tone Presentation, Author's Tone Glossary
Week of 9/10-9/14:
Monday, September 10:
Learning Target/s: I can compare and contrast real and fake reading.
Activities: Real vs. Fake Reading Brainstorm, Independent Reading Notes Log
Tuesday, September 11:
Learning Target/s: I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about narrative reading.
Activities: Independent Reading Pretest, Book Review Pretest
Wednesday, September 12:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization Pretest, Characterization Video, Characterization Practice
Thursday, September 13:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Chart
Friday, September 14:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Author's Tone Pretest, Author's Tone Presentation, Author's Tone Glossary
Learning Target/s: I can compare and contrast real and fake reading.
Activities: Real vs. Fake Reading Brainstorm, Independent Reading Notes Log
Tuesday, September 11:
Learning Target/s: I can use my prior knowledge to answer questions about narrative reading.
Activities: Independent Reading Pretest, Book Review Pretest
Wednesday, September 12:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization Pretest, Characterization Video, Characterization Practice
Thursday, September 13:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's characterization in my independent reading book.
Activities: Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Chart
Friday, September 14:
Learning Target/s: I can determine the author's tone my independent reading book.
Activities: Author's Tone Pretest, Author's Tone Presentation, Author's Tone Glossary
Week of 9/3-9/7:
Monday, September 3:
NO SCHOOL~ LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, September 4:
Learning Target/s: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Set Up Reading Journals
Wednesday, September 5:
Learning Target/s: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Set Up Reading Journals
Thursday, September 6:
Learning Target/s: I can describe and apply the steps of choosing a "just right" book.
Activities: Reading Interest Survey, Just Right Book Anticipation Guide
Friday, September 7:
Learning Target/s: I can evaluate my interest of different literary genres.
Activities: Book Tasting Log, Book Tasting Exit Ticket
NO SCHOOL~ LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, September 4:
Learning Target/s: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Set Up Reading Journals
Wednesday, September 5:
Learning Target/s: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Set Up Reading Journals
Thursday, September 6:
Learning Target/s: I can describe and apply the steps of choosing a "just right" book.
Activities: Reading Interest Survey, Just Right Book Anticipation Guide
Friday, September 7:
Learning Target/s: I can evaluate my interest of different literary genres.
Activities: Book Tasting Log, Book Tasting Exit Ticket
Week of 8/27-8/31:
Monday, August 27:
Learning Target/s: I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
Activities: Teach Us Your Name, My Name Story
Tuesday, August 28:
Learning Target/s: I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
Activities: Name Review, Student Interviews, Teach Us How to Say Hello
Wednesday, August 29:
Learning Target/s: I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
Activities: Name Review, Who Said It?
Thursday, August 30:
Learning Target/s:
Friday, August 31:
NO SCHOOL~ LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Learning Target/s: I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
Activities: Teach Us Your Name, My Name Story
Tuesday, August 28:
Learning Target/s: I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
Activities: Name Review, Student Interviews, Teach Us How to Say Hello
Wednesday, August 29:
Learning Target/s: I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
Activities: Name Review, Who Said It?
Thursday, August 30:
Learning Target/s:
- I can describe attributes of a great classroom.
- I can debate ideas and come to a consensus in order to create a classroom contract.
Friday, August 31:
NO SCHOOL~ LABOR DAY HOLIDAY