Week of 3/9-3/13:
Monday, March 9:
Learning Target: I can analyze how different character points of view create drama and excitement in a text.
Activities: Character Perspective (NightJohn)
Tuesday, March 10:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast film versions of events in a historical fiction text.
Activities: Film vs. Novel Venn Diagram
Wednesday, March 11:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast film versions of events in a historical fiction text.
Activities: Film vs. Novel Paragraph
Thursday, March 12:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast events in my book to current events happening in the world today.
Activities:Making Connections With Historical Fiction
Friday, March 13:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast events in my book to current events happening in the world today.
Activities:Making Connections With Historical Fiction
Learning Target: I can analyze how different character points of view create drama and excitement in a text.
Activities: Character Perspective (NightJohn)
Tuesday, March 10:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast film versions of events in a historical fiction text.
Activities: Film vs. Novel Venn Diagram
Wednesday, March 11:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast film versions of events in a historical fiction text.
Activities: Film vs. Novel Paragraph
Thursday, March 12:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast events in my book to current events happening in the world today.
Activities:Making Connections With Historical Fiction
Friday, March 13:
Learning Target:I can compare and contrast events in my book to current events happening in the world today.
Activities:Making Connections With Historical Fiction
Week of 3/2-26:
Monday, March 2:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Activities:Narrative Scenes Connections (Paperman)
Tuesday, March 3:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Activities:Narrative Scenes Connections (NightJohn)
Wednesday, March 4:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Activities:Narrative Scenes Connections (NightJohn)
Thursday, March 5:
CMS~ High School Visit
NHMS- Science Field Trip
Friday, March 6:
Learning Target: I can analyze how different character points of view create drama and excitement in a text.
Activities: Character Perspective Notes, Different Perspectives Video
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Activities:Narrative Scenes Connections (Paperman)
Tuesday, March 3:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Activities:Narrative Scenes Connections (NightJohn)
Wednesday, March 4:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Activities:Narrative Scenes Connections (NightJohn)
Thursday, March 5:
CMS~ High School Visit
NHMS- Science Field Trip
Friday, March 6:
Learning Target: I can analyze how different character points of view create drama and excitement in a text.
Activities: Character Perspective Notes, Different Perspectives Video
week of 2/24-2/28:
Monday, February 24:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 5 Vocabulary, Chp. 5 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 6-7
Tuesday, February 25:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapters 6-7 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chapters 6-7
Wednesday, February 26:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp.6-7 Vocabulary, Chp. 6-7 Discussion
Thursday, February 27:
Review for Chapters 5-7 Test
Friday, February 28:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Assignments:Chapters 5-7 Test, Narrative Scene Notes, "Paperman"
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 5 Vocabulary, Chp. 5 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 6-7
Tuesday, February 25:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapters 6-7 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chapters 6-7
Wednesday, February 26:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp.6-7 Vocabulary, Chp. 6-7 Discussion
Thursday, February 27:
Review for Chapters 5-7 Test
Friday, February 28:
Learning Target: I can recognize and explain the connection among different narrative scenes within a chapter.
Assignments:Chapters 5-7 Test, Narrative Scene Notes, "Paperman"
Week of 2/17-2/21:
Monday, February 17:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Read Excerpt from The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass
Tuesday, February 18:
Snow Day
Wednesday, February 19:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: NightJohn Details About Slavery Chart
Thursday, February 20:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Finish NightJohn Details About Slavery Chart
Friday, February 21:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 5 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 5
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Read Excerpt from The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass
Tuesday, February 18:
Snow Day
Wednesday, February 19:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: NightJohn Details About Slavery Chart
Thursday, February 20:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Finish NightJohn Details About Slavery Chart
Friday, February 21:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 5 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 5
Week of 2/10-2/14:
Monday, February 10:
CMS- WIDA Testing
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: "As Fast As Words Would Fly", Character Traits & Motivation Chart Practice
Tuesday, February 11:
CMS-WIDA Testing
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Finish Character Traits & Motivation Chart Practice
Wednesday, February 12:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Grade & Discuss Character Traits & Motivation Practice, Vocab Review
Thursday, February 13:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Character Traits & Motivation Chart Assessment
Friday, February 14:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Reader's Response
CMS- WIDA Testing
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: "As Fast As Words Would Fly", Character Traits & Motivation Chart Practice
Tuesday, February 11:
CMS-WIDA Testing
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Finish Character Traits & Motivation Chart Practice
Wednesday, February 12:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Grade & Discuss Character Traits & Motivation Practice, Vocab Review
Thursday, February 13:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Character Traits & Motivation Chart Assessment
Friday, February 14:
Learning Target: I can visualize how a character lives from the details the author includes in narration.
Activities: Reader's Response
Week of 2/3-2/7:
Monday, February 3:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Character Traits Video & Notes, Character Traits Brainstorm
Tuesday, February 4:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Character Traits Frayer Model, Character Traits Practice
Wednesday, February 5:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities:Character Motivation Notes, Name that Motivation
Thursday, February 6:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: "As Fast As Words Would Fly"
Friday, February 7:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Character Traits & Motivation Chart Practice
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Character Traits Video & Notes, Character Traits Brainstorm
Tuesday, February 4:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Character Traits Frayer Model, Character Traits Practice
Wednesday, February 5:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities:Character Motivation Notes, Name that Motivation
Thursday, February 6:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: "As Fast As Words Would Fly"
Friday, February 7:
Learning Target: I can make inferences about characters traits and motivation by analyzing their actions, thoughts, and dialogue in a text.
Activities: Character Traits & Motivation Chart Practice
Week of 1/27-1/31:
Monday, January 27:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 3 Vocabulary, Chp. 3 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 4
Tuesday, January 28:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 4 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 4
Wednesday, January 29:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 4 Vocabulary, Chp. 4 Discussion, Chapters 1-4 Study Guide
Thursday, January 30:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
Assignments: Chps. 1-4 Vocab Quizlet, Discuss Chapters 1-4 Study Guide
Friday, January 31:
Learning Target:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapters 1-4 NightJohn Test, Character Traits & Motivation Notes
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 3 Vocabulary, Chp. 3 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 4
Tuesday, January 28:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 4 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 4
Wednesday, January 29:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 4 Vocabulary, Chp. 4 Discussion, Chapters 1-4 Study Guide
Thursday, January 30:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
Assignments: Chps. 1-4 Vocab Quizlet, Discuss Chapters 1-4 Study Guide
Friday, January 31:
Learning Target:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapters 1-4 NightJohn Test, Character Traits & Motivation Notes
week of 1/20-1/24:
Monday, January 20:
No School
Tuesday, January 21:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 1 Vocabulary, Chp. 1 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 2
Wednesday, January 22:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 2 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 2
Thursday, January 23:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 2 Vocabulary, Chp. 2 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 3
Friday, January 24:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 3 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 3
No School
Tuesday, January 21:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 1 Vocabulary, Chp. 1 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 2
Wednesday, January 22:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 2 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 2
Thursday, January 23:
Learning Targets:
I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chp. 2 Vocabulary, Chp. 2 Discussion, Read & Annotate NightJohn Chp. 3
Friday, January 24:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignments: Chapter 3 Quick Check, Small Group Work NightJohn Chp. 3
WEEK of 1/13-17:
Monday, January 13:
Learning Target:I can build background knowledge of a topic to better understand what I will be reading.
Assignment: The History of Slavery Video & Questions
Tuesday, January 14:
Learning Target: I can ask research questions and conduct online research to answer them.
Assignment: Slavery Mini Research Project
Wednesday, January 15:
Learning Target: I can ask research questions and conduct online research to answer them.
Assignment: Slavery Mini Research Project
Thursday, January 16:
Learning Target: I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
Assignment: Read and Annotate NightJohn Chapter 1
Friday, January 17:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignment: Chapter 1 Quick Check, Small Group Work Chapter 1 NightJohn
Learning Target:I can build background knowledge of a topic to better understand what I will be reading.
Assignment: The History of Slavery Video & Questions
Tuesday, January 14:
Learning Target: I can ask research questions and conduct online research to answer them.
Assignment: Slavery Mini Research Project
Wednesday, January 15:
Learning Target: I can ask research questions and conduct online research to answer them.
Assignment: Slavery Mini Research Project
Thursday, January 16:
Learning Target: I can read and comprehend grade-level text.
Assignment: Read and Annotate NightJohn Chapter 1
Friday, January 17:
Learning Targets:
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level texts.
I can engage in a collaborative discussion of grade-level text.
Assignment: Chapter 1 Quick Check, Small Group Work Chapter 1 NightJohn
week of 1/6-1/10:
Monday, January 6:
Learning Target: I can use my prior knowledge of a topic to better understand what I'm reading.
Activities: Unit 3 Pretest, ABC Slavery Brainstorm
Tuesday, January 7:
MAP Testing-Reading
Wednesday, January 8:
MAP Testing~Reading
Thursday, January 9:
MAP Testing-Language
Friday, January 10:
MAP Testing- Language
Learning Target: I can use my prior knowledge of a topic to better understand what I'm reading.
Activities: Unit 3 Pretest, ABC Slavery Brainstorm
Tuesday, January 7:
MAP Testing-Reading
Wednesday, January 8:
MAP Testing~Reading
Thursday, January 9:
MAP Testing-Language
Friday, January 10:
MAP Testing- Language
Week of 12/16-12/20:
Monday, December 16:
Learning Target: I can read and comprehend literature.
Activities: Read & Analyze How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Tuesday, December 17:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Evidence Collector
Wednesday, December 18:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Evidence Collector, Debate Planning Sheet
Thursday, December 19:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Debate Planning Sheet
Friday, December 20:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Class Debate
Learning Target: I can read and comprehend literature.
Activities: Read & Analyze How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Tuesday, December 17:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Evidence Collector
Wednesday, December 18:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Evidence Collector, Debate Planning Sheet
Thursday, December 19:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Debate Planning Sheet
Friday, December 20:
Learning Target: I can make a claim and support it with clear evidence and reasoning.
Activities: Class Debate
week of 12/9-12/13:
Monday, December 9:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Review Personal Narrative Poem Outline & Begin Drafting Poem
Tuesday, December 10:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Finish Drafting Poem
Wednesday, December 11:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Peer Revision
Thursday, December 12:
Narrative Poetry Unit Test Review
Friday, December 13:
Narrative Poetry Unit Test
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Review Personal Narrative Poem Outline & Begin Drafting Poem
Tuesday, December 10:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Finish Drafting Poem
Wednesday, December 11:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Peer Revision
Thursday, December 12:
Narrative Poetry Unit Test Review
Friday, December 13:
Narrative Poetry Unit Test
Week of 12/2-12/6:
Monday, December 2:
Learning Target:I can analyze the structure of poems.
Activities: Poetry Structure Analysis, Narrative Poetry Quiz #2 Study Guide
Tuesday, December 3:
Learning Target: I can identify poetic devices in song.
Activities: Name That Poetic Device (Narrative Poetry Quiz #2 Review)
Wednesday, December 4:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Narrative Poetry Quiz #2, Personal Narrative Assignment Directions & Example Poem
Thursday, December 5:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Personal Narrative Poem Prewrite
Friday, December 6:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Review Personal Narrative Poem Outline & Begin Drafting Poem
Learning Target:I can analyze the structure of poems.
Activities: Poetry Structure Analysis, Narrative Poetry Quiz #2 Study Guide
Tuesday, December 3:
Learning Target: I can identify poetic devices in song.
Activities: Name That Poetic Device (Narrative Poetry Quiz #2 Review)
Wednesday, December 4:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Narrative Poetry Quiz #2, Personal Narrative Assignment Directions & Example Poem
Thursday, December 5:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Personal Narrative Poem Prewrite
Friday, December 6:
Learning Target: I can use the writing process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit) to compose an original narrative poem.
Activities: Review Personal Narrative Poem Outline & Begin Drafting Poem
Week of 11/25-11/29:
Monday, November 25:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities:Using Figurative Language in Writing Practice
Tuesday, November 26:
Learning Target: I can analyze the structure of poems.
Activities: Poetry Reading, Poetry Structure Notes, Thanksgiving Poems
Wednesday, November 27:
No School-Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 28:
No School-Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 29:
No School~Thanksgiving Break
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities:Using Figurative Language in Writing Practice
Tuesday, November 26:
Learning Target: I can analyze the structure of poems.
Activities: Poetry Reading, Poetry Structure Notes, Thanksgiving Poems
Wednesday, November 27:
No School-Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 28:
No School-Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 29:
No School~Thanksgiving Break
WEEK of 11/18-11/22:
Monday, November 18:
Learning Target: I can use a mentor text to collaboratively write a narrative poem.
Activities:Introduce Poetry Assignment & Example Poem
Tuesday, November 19:
Learning Target:I can use a mentor text to collaboratively write a narrative poem.
Activities:Continue Working on Collaborative Poem
Wednesday, November 20:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities:Figurative Language Notes
Thursday, November 21:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities: Figurative Language in Songs
Friday, November 22:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities:Annotating Poems for Figurative Language
Learning Target: I can use a mentor text to collaboratively write a narrative poem.
Activities:Introduce Poetry Assignment & Example Poem
Tuesday, November 19:
Learning Target:I can use a mentor text to collaboratively write a narrative poem.
Activities:Continue Working on Collaborative Poem
Wednesday, November 20:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities:Figurative Language Notes
Thursday, November 21:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities: Figurative Language in Songs
Friday, November 22:
Learning Target:I can identify and use figurative language in writing.
Activities:Annotating Poems for Figurative Language
Week Of 11/11-11/15:
Monday, November 11:
Learning Target: I can use a plot diagram to analyze the elements of plot in a poem.
Activities: Plot Diagram (Whole Group), "Cremation of Sam McGee"
Tuesday, November 12:
Learning Target: I can use a plot diagram to analyze the elements of plot in a poem.
Activities: Plot Diagram (Individual), "Casey at Bat", Quiz Study Guide
Wednesday, November 13:
Learning Target: I can make text connections when reading poetry.
Activities: Narrative Poetry Quiz #1, Poetry Connections Think, Pair, Share
Thursday, November 14:
Learning Target: I can make text connections when reading poetry.
Activities:Finish Poetry Connections Think, Pair, Share
Friday, November 15:
Learning Target:I generate a list of potential topics for a narrative poem.
Activities: McDonalds Poem, ABC Topic Brainstorm
Learning Target: I can use a plot diagram to analyze the elements of plot in a poem.
Activities: Plot Diagram (Whole Group), "Cremation of Sam McGee"
Tuesday, November 12:
Learning Target: I can use a plot diagram to analyze the elements of plot in a poem.
Activities: Plot Diagram (Individual), "Casey at Bat", Quiz Study Guide
Wednesday, November 13:
Learning Target: I can make text connections when reading poetry.
Activities: Narrative Poetry Quiz #1, Poetry Connections Think, Pair, Share
Thursday, November 14:
Learning Target: I can make text connections when reading poetry.
Activities:Finish Poetry Connections Think, Pair, Share
Friday, November 15:
Learning Target:I generate a list of potential topics for a narrative poem.
Activities: McDonalds Poem, ABC Topic Brainstorm
Week of 11/4-11/8:
Monday, November 4:
Learning Target: I can analyze poems for narrative elements like characters, dialogue, setting, plot, conflict & resolution.
Activities: Narrative Poetry Element Notes, Begin Narrative Poetry Elements Chart (Whole Group)
Tuesday, November 5:
Learning Target: I can analyze poems for narrative elements like characters, dialogue, setting, plot, conflict & resolution.
Activities: Review Narrative Poetry Element Notes, Finish Narrative Poetry Elements Chart (Small Group & Individual)
Wednesday, November 6:
Learning Target: I can analyze poetry for narrative features like viewpoint,perspective, and theme.
Activities:More Narrative Elements Notes, Begin Narrative Elements Charts Part 2 (Whole Group)
Thursday, November 7:
Learning Target: I can analyze poetry for narrative features like viewpoint,perspective, and theme.
Activities:More Review More Narrative Elements Notes, Narrative Elements Charts Part 2 (Small Group)
Friday, November 8:
Learning Target: I can use a plot diagram to analyze the elements of plot in a poem.
Activities: Plot Diagram (Whole Group)
Learning Target: I can analyze poems for narrative elements like characters, dialogue, setting, plot, conflict & resolution.
Activities: Narrative Poetry Element Notes, Begin Narrative Poetry Elements Chart (Whole Group)
Tuesday, November 5:
Learning Target: I can analyze poems for narrative elements like characters, dialogue, setting, plot, conflict & resolution.
Activities: Review Narrative Poetry Element Notes, Finish Narrative Poetry Elements Chart (Small Group & Individual)
Wednesday, November 6:
Learning Target: I can analyze poetry for narrative features like viewpoint,perspective, and theme.
Activities:More Narrative Elements Notes, Begin Narrative Elements Charts Part 2 (Whole Group)
Thursday, November 7:
Learning Target: I can analyze poetry for narrative features like viewpoint,perspective, and theme.
Activities:More Review More Narrative Elements Notes, Narrative Elements Charts Part 2 (Small Group)
Friday, November 8:
Learning Target: I can use a plot diagram to analyze the elements of plot in a poem.
Activities: Plot Diagram (Whole Group)
Week of 10/28-11/1:
Monday, October 28:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Begin Online Study Tools Research
Tuesday, October 29:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Finish Online Study Tools Research, Unit 1 Test Study Guide
Wednesday, October 30:
Unit 1 Test, Folder Cleanout, Poetry ABC Brainstorm
Thursday, October 31
Learning Target: I can identify characteristic elements of poetry.
Activities: Unit 2 Pretest, Poetry Basics
Friday, November 1:
Learning Target: I can identify characteristic elements of poetry.
Activities: Beginning Poetry Analysis
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Begin Online Study Tools Research
Tuesday, October 29:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Finish Online Study Tools Research, Unit 1 Test Study Guide
Wednesday, October 30:
Unit 1 Test, Folder Cleanout, Poetry ABC Brainstorm
Thursday, October 31
Learning Target: I can identify characteristic elements of poetry.
Activities: Unit 2 Pretest, Poetry Basics
Friday, November 1:
Learning Target: I can identify characteristic elements of poetry.
Activities: Beginning Poetry Analysis
Week of 10/21-10/25:
Monday, October 21:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of memorization techniques (associations, acronyms, acrostics, storytelling) to recall new vocabulary.
Activities: Continue Memorization Strategies
Tuesday, October 22:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of memorization techniques (associations, acronyms, acrostics, storytelling) to recall new vocabulary.
Activities: Memorization Strategies Quiz, Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Wednesday, October 23:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Flash Card Games
Thursday, October 24:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Flash Card Games
Friday, October 25:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Flash Card Games
Learning Target: I can use a variety of memorization techniques (associations, acronyms, acrostics, storytelling) to recall new vocabulary.
Activities: Continue Memorization Strategies
Tuesday, October 22:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of memorization techniques (associations, acronyms, acrostics, storytelling) to recall new vocabulary.
Activities: Memorization Strategies Quiz, Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Wednesday, October 23:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Flash Card Games
Thursday, October 24:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Flash Card Games
Friday, October 25:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of study methods (flipbooks, quizlet, flashcards) to learn new vocabulary.
Activities: Flash Card Games
Week of 10/14-10/18:
Monday, October 14:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Word Formation Note, Word Formation Practice
Tuesday, October 15:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Word Formation Activity
Wednesday, October 16:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Using the Dictionary: Run-On Entries & Derivatives
Thursday, October 17:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Word Formation Quiz
Friday, October 18:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of memorization techniques (associations, acronyms, acrostics, storytelling) to recall new vocabulary.
Activities: Begin Memorization Strategies
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Word Formation Note, Word Formation Practice
Tuesday, October 15:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Word Formation Activity
Wednesday, October 16:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Using the Dictionary: Run-On Entries & Derivatives
Thursday, October 17:
Learning Target: I can analyze words to locate words that belong to the same word family.
Activities: Word Formation Quiz
Friday, October 18:
Learning Target: I can use a variety of memorization techniques (associations, acronyms, acrostics, storytelling) to recall new vocabulary.
Activities: Begin Memorization Strategies
Week of 10/7-10/11:
Monday, October 7:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Finding the Appropriate Definition, Homograph Riddles
Tuesday, October 8:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Homographs: Using Context Clues
Wednesday, October 9:
Learning Target: I can identify common parts of speech in sentences.
Activities: Homographs Quiz, Common Parts of Speech, Fall Mad Libs
Thursday, October 10:
Learning Target: I can use the tools provided in dictionaries.
Activities: Parts of Speech Kahoot, Using the Dictionary: Parts of Speech Labels
Friday, October 11:
Learning Target: I can use the tools provided in dictionaries.
Activities: Using the Dictionary: Run-On Entries & Derivatives
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Finding the Appropriate Definition, Homograph Riddles
Tuesday, October 8:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Homographs: Using Context Clues
Wednesday, October 9:
Learning Target: I can identify common parts of speech in sentences.
Activities: Homographs Quiz, Common Parts of Speech, Fall Mad Libs
Thursday, October 10:
Learning Target: I can use the tools provided in dictionaries.
Activities: Parts of Speech Kahoot, Using the Dictionary: Parts of Speech Labels
Friday, October 11:
Learning Target: I can use the tools provided in dictionaries.
Activities: Using the Dictionary: Run-On Entries & Derivatives
week of 9/30-10/4:
Monday, September 30:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues Sort
Tuesday, October 1:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues Game
Wednesday, October 2:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues in Text
Thursday, October 3:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Context Clues Quiz, Common Homographs, Homographs Hooray
Friday, October 4:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Create Our Own Homographs Hooray
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues Sort
Tuesday, October 1:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues Game
Wednesday, October 2:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues in Text
Thursday, October 3:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Context Clues Quiz, Common Homographs, Homographs Hooray
Friday, October 4:
Learning Target: I can use word relationships to figure out the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Activities: Create Our Own Homographs Hooray
Week of 9/23-9/27:
Monday, September 23:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Parts Kahoot
Tuesday, September 24:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Parts Detective
Wednesday, September 25:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Word Parts Quiz, Context Clues Ideas Activity
Thursday, September 26:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Discuss Context Clues IDEAS Chart
Friday, September 27:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues Kahoot
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Parts Kahoot
Tuesday, September 24:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Parts Detective
Wednesday, September 25:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Word Parts Quiz, Context Clues Ideas Activity
Thursday, September 26:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Discuss Context Clues IDEAS Chart
Friday, September 27:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to find the meanings of unknown words and phrases.
Activities: Context Clues Kahoot
Week of 9/16-9/20:
Monday, September 16:
Learning Target: I can use context clues to describe vocabulary words.
Activities: Vocabulary Catch Phrase Game
Tuesday, September 17:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Parts Notes, Greek & Latin Word Parts Study
Wednesday, September 18:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Spoke Project
Thursday, September 19:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Continue Working on Word Spoke Project
Friday, September 20:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Prefixes & Suffixes Practice
Learning Target: I can use context clues to describe vocabulary words.
Activities: Vocabulary Catch Phrase Game
Tuesday, September 17:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Parts Notes, Greek & Latin Word Parts Study
Wednesday, September 18:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Word Spoke Project
Thursday, September 19:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Continue Working on Word Spoke Project
Friday, September 20:
Learning Target: I can use Greek and Latin word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Activities: Prefixes & Suffixes Practice
Week of 9/9-9/13:
Monday, September 9:
NWEA MAP Testing
Tuesday, September 10:
NWEA MAP Testing
Wednesday, September 11:
NWEA MAP Testing
Thursday, September 12:
No School- Power Outage
Friday, September 13:
NWEA MAP Testing
NWEA MAP Testing
Tuesday, September 10:
NWEA MAP Testing
Wednesday, September 11:
NWEA MAP Testing
Thursday, September 12:
No School- Power Outage
Friday, September 13:
NWEA MAP Testing
week of 9/2-9/6:
Monday, September 2:
NO SCHOOL~LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, September 3:
Learning Target: I can present facts and details while using good eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.
Activities: My Country Presentations
Wednesday, September 4:
Learning Target: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Set Up & Discuss Reading Journals
Thursday, September 5:
Unit 1 Pretest
Friday, September 6:
Learning Target: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Readers' Response Journal
NO SCHOOL~LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, September 3:
Learning Target: I can present facts and details while using good eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.
Activities: My Country Presentations
Wednesday, September 4:
Learning Target: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Set Up & Discuss Reading Journals
Thursday, September 5:
Unit 1 Pretest
Friday, September 6:
Learning Target: I can use a reading journal to track unknown vocabulary and reflect on my reading.
Activities: Readers' Response Journal
Week of 8/26-8/30:
Monday, August 26:
Learning Target: I can present facts and details while using good eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.
Activities: Four Square Drawing Introductions, Name Game
Tuesday, August 27:
Learning Target: I can do online research to answer questions.
Activities: ELA Syllabus, My Country Project
Wednesday, August 28:
Learning Target: I can present facts and details while using good eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.
Activities: My Country Project Presentations, Human Bingo
Thursday, August 29:
Learning Target:I can describe and apply the steps of choosing a "just right" book.
Activities: Choosing the Right Book, Best Book I've Read This Year
Friday, August 30:
NO SCHOOL~ LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Learning Target: I can present facts and details while using good eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.
Activities: Four Square Drawing Introductions, Name Game
Tuesday, August 27:
Learning Target: I can do online research to answer questions.
Activities: ELA Syllabus, My Country Project
Wednesday, August 28:
Learning Target: I can present facts and details while using good eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.
Activities: My Country Project Presentations, Human Bingo
Thursday, August 29:
Learning Target:I can describe and apply the steps of choosing a "just right" book.
Activities: Choosing the Right Book, Best Book I've Read This Year
Friday, August 30:
NO SCHOOL~ LABOR DAY HOLIDAY