November 30-December 4:
Monday, November 30:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
Tuesday, December 1:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
Wednesday, December 2:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Thursday, December 3:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Friday, December 4:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
- Main Idea Text Analysis~Class Example
Tuesday, December 1:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
- Main Idea Text Analysis~Independent Practice
Wednesday, December 2:
Learning Target:
- I can evaluate details and assess which details are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities:
- Alone Contestant Packing List & Reflection Questions
Thursday, December 3:
Learning Target:
- I can evaluate details and assess which details are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities:
- Determining Important Details Notes
- Important vs. Interesting Information
Friday, December 4:
Learning Target:
- I can evaluate details and assess which details are relevant in supporting the main idea of a text.
Activities:
- Determining Important Details in Informational Texts
November 16-November 20:
Monday, November 16:
Learning Target: I can identify the author's purpose in the texts I read and justify my thinking with textual evidence.
Activities:
Tuesday, November 17:
Learning Target: I can identify the author's purpose in the texts I read and justify my thinking with textual evidence.
Activities:
Wednesday, November 18:
Learning Target: I can identify examples of text features in informational texts and explain their purpose.
Activities:
Thursday, November 19:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
Friday, November 20:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
Learning Target: I can identify the author's purpose in the texts I read and justify my thinking with textual evidence.
Activities:
- Author's Purpose Practice Quiz
Tuesday, November 17:
Learning Target: I can identify the author's purpose in the texts I read and justify my thinking with textual evidence.
Activities:
- Author's Purpose Quiz
Wednesday, November 18:
Learning Target: I can identify examples of text features in informational texts and explain their purpose.
Activities:
- Text Features & Text Structure Review Game
- Informational Text Features Review Assignment
Thursday, November 19:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
- Finding the Main Idea Notes
- Main Idea Mania
- Main Idea Exit Ticket
Friday, November 20:
Learning Target: I can analyze and informational text in order to determine the main idea.
Activities:
- Finding the Main Idea Practice
November 9-November 13:
Monday, November 9:
Learning Target:
Tuesday, November 10:
Learning Target:
Wednesday, November 11:
Learning Target:
Thursday, November 12:
Learning Target:
Friday, November 13:
Learning Target: I can identify the author's purpose in the texts I read and justify my thinking with textual evidence.
Activities:
Learning Target:
- I can distinguish the text structure the author used in the informational texts I read.
- Name that Text Structure Game
Tuesday, November 10:
Learning Target:
- I can distinguish the text structure the author used in the informational texts I read.
- Name that Text Structure Assignment
Wednesday, November 11:
Learning Target:
- I can distinguish the text structure the author used in the informational texts I read.
- Informational Text Structures Review Kahoot
- Informational Text Structures Study Guide
Thursday, November 12:
Learning Target:
- I can distinguish the text structure the author used in the informational texts I read.
- Informational Text Structures Test
Friday, November 13:
Learning Target: I can identify the author's purpose in the texts I read and justify my thinking with textual evidence.
Activities:
- Author's Purpose Notes
- Author's Purpose Practice
November 2-November 6:
Monday, November 2:
Learning Target:
Argument Text Structure Notes
Tuesday, November 3:
Learning Target:
Wednesday, November 4:
Learning Target:
Thursday, November 5:
Learning Target:
Friday, November 6:
Learning Target:
Learning Target:
- I can use an argument map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with an argument text structure.
Argument Text Structure Notes
Tuesday, November 3:
Learning Target:
- I can use an argument map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with an argument text structure.
- Argument Map Practice
Wednesday, November 4:
Learning Target:
- I can use an argument map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with an argument text structure.
- More Argument Map Practice
Thursday, November 5:
Learning Target:
- I can use an argument map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with an argument text structure.
- More Argument Map Quiz
Friday, November 6:
Learning Target:
- I can distinguish the text structure the author used in the informational texts I read.
- Informational Text Structures Review Chart
October 26-October 30:
Monday, October 26:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Tuesday, October 27:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Wednesday, October 28:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Thursday, October 29:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Friday, October 30:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Learning Target:
- I can use a multi flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a cause and effect text structure.
Activities:
- More Multi Flow Map Practice
Tuesday, October 27:
Learning Target:
- I can use a multi flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a cause and effect text structure.
Activities:
- Multi Flow Map Quiz
Wednesday, October 28:
Learning Target:
- I can use a p/s tree map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a problem and solution text structure.
Activities:
- Problem & Solution Notes
- Problem & Solution Signal Word Sort
Thursday, October 29:
Learning Target:
- I can use a p/s tree map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a problem and solution text structure.
Activities:
- P/S Tree Map Practice
Friday, October 30:
Learning Target:
- I can use a p/s tree map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a problem and solution text structure.
Activities:
- P/S Tree Map Quiz
October 19-October 23:
Monday, October 19:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Tuesday, October 20:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Wednesday, October 21:
1/2 Day Review Student Data (WIDA & MAP)
Thursday, October 22:
Learning Target:
Friday, October 23:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Learning Target:
- I can use a double bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a compare and contrast text structure.
Activities:
- More Double Bubble Map Practice
Tuesday, October 20:
Learning Target:
- I can use a double bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a compare and contrast text structure.
Activities:
- Double Bubble Map Quiz
Wednesday, October 21:
1/2 Day Review Student Data (WIDA & MAP)
Thursday, October 22:
Learning Target:
- I can use a multi flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a cause and effect text structure.
- Cause & Effect Notes
- Cause & Effect Signal Word Sort
Friday, October 23:
Learning Target:
- I can use a multi flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a cause and effect text structure.
Activities:
- Multi Flow Map Practice
October 12-October 16:
Monday, October 12:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Tuesday, October 13:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Wednesday, October 14:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Thursday, October 15:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Friday, October 16:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Learning Target:
- I can use a flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a sequence text structure.
Activities:
- Sequence Text Structure Notes
Tuesday, October 13:
Learning Target:
- I can use a flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a sequence text structure.
Activities:
- Flow Map Practice
Wednesday, October 14:
Learning Target:
- I can use a flow map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a sequence text structure.
Activities:
- Flow Map Quiz
Thursday, October 15:
Learning Target:
- I can use a double bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a compare and contrast text structure.
Activities:
- Compare and Contrast Text Structure Notes
- Compare and Contrast Signal Words Sort
Friday, October 16:
Learning Target:
- I can use a double bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a compare and contrast text structure.
Activities:
- Double Bubble Map Practice
October 5-October 9:
Monday, October 5:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Tuesday, October 6:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Wednesday, October 7:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Thursday, October 8:
Learning Target:
Friday, October 9:
Learning Target:
Learning Target:
- I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities:
- Context Clues Assessment~Homework
Tuesday, October 6:
Learning Target:
- I can describe the six different ways authors use text structures to organize informational text and explain why they are useful for me to recognize.
Activities:
- Text Structures Notes
- Text Structures Sort
- Text Structures Anchor Chart~ Homework
Wednesday, October 7:
Learning Target:
- I can use a bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a description text structure.
Activities:
- Description Text Structure Notes
Thursday, October 8:
Learning Target:
- I can use a bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a description text structure.
- Bubble Map Practice
Friday, October 9:
Learning Target:
- I can use a bubble map graphic organizer to analyze informational text with a description text structure.
- Bubble Map Assessment
September 28-October 2:
Monday, September 28:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Tuesday, September 29:
Learning Target:
In-Person Activities:
Remote Learning Activities:
Wednesday, September 30:
Learning Target:
Activities:
Thursday, October 1:
Learning Target:
In-Person Activities:
Remote Learning Activities:
Friday, October 2:
Learning Target:
In-Person Activities:
Learning Target:
- I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities:
- Using Context Clues Notes
- Context Clues Kahoot
- Context Clues Practice~ Homework
Tuesday, September 29:
Learning Target:
- I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
In-Person Activities:
- Stopping Point Tool-Homework
Remote Learning Activities:
- More Context Clues Practice
Wednesday, September 30:
Learning Target:
- I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities:
- Context Clues Jeopardy
Thursday, October 1:
Learning Target:
- I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
In-Person Activities:
- Stopping Point Tool
Remote Learning Activities:
- More Context Clues Practice
Friday, October 2:
Learning Target:
- I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
In-Person Activities:
- Contest Clues Assessment
september 21-25:
September 21/22:
Learning Targets:
Remote Learning Lesson
September 23:
Learning Targets:
Remote Learning Lesson
Due Thursday, September 24
September 24/25:
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Learning Targets:
- I can make connections between new information I'm reading and information I already know to improve my comprehension.
- Making Text-Connections Notes
Remote Learning Lesson
- Cohort A Due Wednesday, September 23
- Cohort B Due Friday, September 25
September 23:
Learning Targets:
- I can make connections between new information I'm reading and information I already know to improve my comprehension.
Remote Learning Lesson
Due Thursday, September 24
September 24/25:
NWEA MAP Reading Test
September 14-18:
September 14/15:
Learning Targets:
1. I can locate and name text features in informational texts I read.
2. I can explain how text features help me better understand a news article or textbook that I'm reading.
In-Person Activities:
Remote Learning Lesson
September 16:
Learning Target:
1. I can use the internet to find "just right" informational texts about unfamiliar topics.
Remote Learning Lesson
September 17/18:
Learning Targets:
1. I can use the internet to research unfamiliar topics.
2. I can use my background knowledge to make meaning of new information and generate further questions to explore.
In-Person Activities:
Researching Unfamiliar Topics Discussion
Internet Research-Based Survey Tool
Remote Learning Lesson
Cohort A Due Friday, September 18
Cohort B Due Monday, September 21
Learning Targets:
1. I can locate and name text features in informational texts I read.
2. I can explain how text features help me better understand a news article or textbook that I'm reading.
In-Person Activities:
- Informational Text Features Practice
Remote Learning Lesson
- Cohort A Due Wednesday, September 16
- Cohort B Due Friday, September 18
September 16:
Learning Target:
1. I can use the internet to find "just right" informational texts about unfamiliar topics.
Remote Learning Lesson
- Cohort A Due Thursday, September 17
- Cohort B Due Thursday, September 17
September 17/18:
Learning Targets:
1. I can use the internet to research unfamiliar topics.
2. I can use my background knowledge to make meaning of new information and generate further questions to explore.
In-Person Activities:
Researching Unfamiliar Topics Discussion
Internet Research-Based Survey Tool
Remote Learning Lesson
Cohort A Due Friday, September 18
Cohort B Due Monday, September 21
September 8-11:
September 8/September 9:
Learning Targets:
1. I can explain the characteristics of informational texts.
2. I can compare and contrast informational texts to narrative texts.
In-Person Activities:
Remote Learning Lesson
September 10/September 11:
Learning Targets:
1. I can locate and name text features in informational texts I read.
2. I can explain how text features help me better understand a news article or textbook that I'm reading.
In-Person Activities:
Learning Targets:
1. I can explain the characteristics of informational texts.
2. I can compare and contrast informational texts to narrative texts.
In-Person Activities:
- Informational Text Video & Notes
Remote Learning Lesson
- Cohort A Due Thursday, September 10
- Cohort B Due Friday, September 11
September 10/September 11:
Learning Targets:
1. I can locate and name text features in informational texts I read.
2. I can explain how text features help me better understand a news article or textbook that I'm reading.
In-Person Activities:
- Informational Text Features Glossary
- Informational Text Features Scavenger Hunt
- Cohort A Due Friday, September 11
- Cohort B Due Monday, September 14
August 31-September 3:
August 31/September 1:
Learning Targets:
1. I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
2. I can learn the names of my classmates.
3. I can use Google Classroom to access and submit my assignments.
Remote Learning Task:
Create a Digital Name Tent to Introduce Yourself
September 2/September 3:
Learning Targets:
1. I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
2. I can learn the names of my classmates.
3. I can use Google Classroom to access and submit my assignments.
Remote Learning Task:
Create a seven question Kahoot about yourself for your classmates to play.
Learning Targets:
1. I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
2. I can learn the names of my classmates.
3. I can use Google Classroom to access and submit my assignments.
Remote Learning Task:
Create a Digital Name Tent to Introduce Yourself
September 2/September 3:
Learning Targets:
1. I can introduce myself and listen attentively to others.
2. I can learn the names of my classmates.
3. I can use Google Classroom to access and submit my assignments.
Remote Learning Task:
Create a seven question Kahoot about yourself for your classmates to play.