November 16-20, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEXI BROOM, STUDENT OF THE MONTH!

(Required skills are indicated by Competency Objective numbers and Depth of Knowledge levels.)

 MONDAY:   

7:45-8:15 Morning Work-Daily Language Activity; Bible Story; Pledge; Absentee; Bathroom.

8:15-9:45 Phonics/Spelling

Saxon Phonics: Lesson 66–The vc/cvc/cv Pattern.  Students will use syllabication to decode words (Obj. 1c, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Phonics-Lesson 66.

Spelling: Introduce Saxon Spelling List 13; Students will write the words legibly (Obj. 4b, DOK 1) and develop knowledge of the words (Obj. 1e, DOK 1).

Spelling Words: 1)last, 2)bill, 3)fact, 4)quilt, 5)wish, 6)came, 7)shave, 8)like, 9)stone, 10)June, 11)farmer, 12)shook, 13)tool, 14)feet, 15)meet, 16)do, 17)does, 18)don’t, 19)didn’t, 20)to.

Dictation Sentences:

1) Sweep the porch when the wind stops.        2) Where did the girls go?

*HOMEWORK: Spelling-Study words and sentences.

9:45-10:30 Activity Period-Computer

10:30-11:15 Reading/Language

Introduce the new story-Nine in One, Grr, Grr!; Predictions; Background Information-Animals in folktales, TE p. 344A; Introduce vocabulary, Workbook p. 110; Listen to story on CD; Read p. 344-364; Discuss the story.

Students will use text features to analyze text (Obj. 2a, DOK 2), identify and discuss theme of text (Obj. 2b, DOK 2), develop knowledge of words and meanings (Obj. 1e, DOK 1), use reference to determine meanings or pronunciations of words (Obj. 1h, DOK 1), analyze texts to identify, understand, infer, or synthesize information (Obj. 2b, DOK 2), use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (Obj. 1g, DOK 2).

Vocabulary Words and Meanings:

1.      Earth – the planet on which we live;

2.      forget – to not remember something;

3.      lonely – having a sad feeling because one is by oneself;

4.      memory – ability to remember things;

5.      mountain – a piece of land that rises high above the surrounding area;

6.      wonderful – very good.

*HOMEWORK: Reading-Study vocabulary; Read p. 344-353.

11:15-11:45 Lunch - duty

11:45-12:45 Language/SS/Sci

Grammar: Review the verb jingle.  Identify verbs have, has, and had-Promethean flipchart and Student textbooks p. 150-Orally guided practice; Complete sheets 83-84.   Students will use standard English grammar (Obj. 4a.1, DOK 1).

Academic Vocabulary Lesson: Introduce this week’s word-apostrophe; Students will restate the definition in their own words; Draw a picture representing the word (Obj. 1h, DOK 3).

12:45-2:00 Math

Math Meeting Activities: Students will analyze patterns, numbers, relationships, and functions (Obj. 2a.b, DOK 1), read and write time to the hour (Obj. 4b, DOK 1), read and write time to the hour (Obj. 4b, DOK 1), organize and interpret data in graphical form (Obj. 5a,b, BOK 2,3), count money amounts (Obj. 1f, DOK 1).

EnVision Math Introduce Topic 8 Adding 2-digit Numbers. Lesson 8-1 Regrouping 10 Ones for 1 Ten.  Students will justify addition and subtraction of two and three-digit whole numbers with and without regrouping (Obj. 1.b, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Practice 7-5 and 8-1.

2:00-2:30 Recess

2:30-2:50 Pack Up/Review

2:50 Dismiss car riders

3:05 Dismiss bus riders

TUESDAY:    

7:45-8:15 Morning Work-Daily Language Activity; Bible story; Pledge; Absentee; Bathroom.

8:15-9:45 Phonics/Spelling     

 Saxon Phonics: Lesson 67-Spelling with Final Stable Syllables.  Students will use word recognition skills (Obj. 1c, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Phonics-Lessons 67.

Spelling: Students will write sentences using at least 5 of the spelling words from Saxon List 13 (Obj. 4b, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Spelling-Study words and sentences.

  9:45-10:30 Activity Period-Art

  10:30-11:15 Reading/Language

Reading: Review vocabulary; Locate words in the text glossary; Read orally p. 344-353; Discuss fantasy and reality.

Students will use reference to determine meanings of words (Obj. 1h, DOK 1); use word recognition skills to decode words and read (Obj. 1b, DOK 2); apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, interpret, or evaluate text (Obj. 2a-d, DOK 2,3); draw conclusions (Obj. 2b.7, DOK 2); identify main characters, settings, and events (Obj. 2b.2, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Reading: Study vocabulary; Read p. 354-364.

11:15-11:45 Lunch                                                                                                                                         11:45-12:45 Language/SS/Sci     

 Grammar: Review verb jingle; Verbs have, has, and had-Student textbook p. 151, Write #6-15.  Students will use standard English grammar (Obj. 4a, DOK 1).

Academic Vocabulary Lesson: Review “apostrophe”; Use flipchart activity on Promethean board to add to students’ knowledge of words.                                                                                                                                                 

12:45-2:00 Math

Math Meeting Activites: Students will analyze patterns, numbers, relationships, and functions (Obj. 2a.b, DOK 1), read and write time to the hour (Obj. 4b, DOK 1), organize and interpret data in graphical form (Obj. 5a.b, DOK 2,3), count money amounts (Obj. 1f, DOK 1).

EnVision Math: Lesson 8-2 Models to Add Two and One-Digit Numbers.  Students will justify addition and subtraction of two and three-digit whole numbers with and without regrouping (Obj. 2.c, DOK 2).                                                                                                                                            

 *HOMEWORK:  Math Facts Sheet.

2:00-2:30 Recess        (duty)   

                                                                                                                                     2:30-2:50 Pack Up/Review  

 2:50 Dismiss Car Riders   

3:05 Dismiss Bus Riders     (C.T. Meeting)

WEDNESDAY:

7:45-8:15 Morning Work-Daily Language Activity; Absentee; Bible Story; Pledge; Bathroom.

8:15-9:45 Phonics/Spelling

Saxon Phonics: Lesson 68-Diphthongs oi and oy.  Students will use word recognition skills (Obj. 1b.4, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Phonics Lesson 68.

Spelling: Class Spelling Bee using Saxon Spelling List 13 (Obj. 4b, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Spelling-Study words and sentences.

9:45-10:30 Activity Period-P.E.

10:30-11:15 Reading/Language

Review vocabulary; Read orally p. 354-364; Comprehension questions, p. 366; Workbook p. 111; Promethean flipchart with activotes.

Students will use reference to determine the meaning of words (Obj. 1h, DOK 1), use word recognition skills (Obj. 1c, DOK 1), apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, interpret, or evaluate text (Obj. 2a-d, DOK 2), use syllabication to decode words (Obj. 1c, DOK 1), use context to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (Obj. 1g, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Study Reading Vocabulary and Comprehension p. 338 for quiz tomorrow.

11:15-11:45 Lunch - duty

11:45-12:45 Language/SS/Sci

Grammar: Review verb jingle. Practice verbs have, has, have, and writing mechanics-Sheets p. 85-86.  Students will use standard English grammar and mechanics (Obj. 4a, DOK 1) and use correct sentence structure (Obj. 4b.3, DOK 1). 

Academic Vocabulary Lesson: Students will discuss this week’s word, “apostrophe” with one another (Obj. 1h, DOK 1).

12:45-2:00 Math

Math Meeting Activities: Students will analyze patterns, numbers, relationships, and functions (Obj. 2a,b,DOK 1), read and write time to the hour (Obj. 4b, DOK 1), organize and interpret data in graphical form (Obj. 5a,b, DOK 2,3), count money amounts (Obj. 1f, DOK 1).

EnVision Math:  Lesson 8-3 Adding Two and One-Digit Numbers.    Students will justify addition and subtraction of two and three-digit whole numbers with and without regrouping (Obj. 1.b, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Practice 8-2 and 8-3.

2:00-2:30 Recess

2:30-2:50 Pack Up/Review  

2:50  Dismiss Car Riders

3:05  Dismiss Bus Riders

THURSDAY

7:45-8:15 Morning Work-Daily Language Activity; Bible Story; Pledge; Absentee; Bathroom.

8:15-9:45 Phonics/Spelling   

Saxon Phonics: Lesson 69-Suffixes –let and –ly (Obj. 1d, DOK 2).

*HOMEWORK: Phonics-Lesson 69.

Spelling: Review and practice words with Spelling City computer games.

*HOMEWORK: Spelling-Study words and dictation sentences for weekly test tomorrow.

 9:45-10:30 Activity-P.E.

10:30-11:15 Reading/Language

Give a story assessment; Read leveled books for vocabulary practice and enjoyment. 

*HOMEWORK: Read 20 minutes from a story of your choice.

11:15-11:45 Lunch

11:45-12:45 Language/SS/Sci

Grammar: Review jingles; Review Verbs have, has, had-Student textbook p. 202 practice, write 1-15. Students will use standard English grammar (Obj. 4a.1, DOK 1).

Academic Vocabulary Lesson: Students will play a game involving this week’s word “apostrophe” as a review using a flipchart and practice activities (Obj. 1h, DOK 3).

12:45-2:00 Math

Math Meeting Activities: Students will analyze patterns, numbers, relationships, and functions (Obj. 2a,b, DOK 1), read and write time to the hour (Obj. 4b, DOK 1), organize and interpret data in graphical form (Obj. 5a,b, DOK 2,3), count money amounts (Obj. 1f, DOK 1).

EnVision Math: Review mental math and adding 2 digit numbers with regrouping concepts - play games, review activities, and use Promethean flipcharts.

*HOMEWORK: Math Facts Sheet.

2:00-2:30 Recess - duty

2:30-2:50 Pack Up/Review                       

2:50 Dismiss Car Riders

3:05 Dismiss Bus Riders

FRIDAY           

7:45-8:15 Morning Work; Bible Story; Pledge; Absentee; Bathroom.

8:15-9:45 Phonics/Spelling

Saxon Phonics: Lesson 70 Assessment; Decodable Reader.  Students will apply knowledge of phonics (Obj. 1a, DOK 4) and apply knowledge of words (Obj. 1e, DOK 2)..

Spelling: Saxon List 13 Weekly Test-This week’s test will be a bubble test.

9:45 – 10:30 Activity – Music

10:30-11:15 Reading/Language

Review cause/effect and synonyms-Workbook p. 115-116; Discuss fact and opinion using a Thanksgiving story activity (Obj. 2a,b.3,5, DOK 2).

11:15-11:45 Lunch

11:45-12:45 Language/SS/Sci

Grammar: Reteach and Assess  Verbs have, has, had-Sheets 87-88.  Students will use standard English grammar (Obj. 4a.1, DOK 1) and use standard English mechanics (Obj. 4b.6, DOK 1).

12:45-2:00 Math

EnVision Math:

We will have a math facts drill with flashcards, but we won’t have a regular math lesson today.

Students will enjoy a Thanksgiving word search. (They love word searches!) 

1:30-2:00 Thanksgiving Snack

2:00-2:30 Recess

2:30-2:50 Pack Up/Review

2:30 Dismiss car riders

3:05 Dismiss bus riders

HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!  I AM THANKFUL FOR MY STUDENTS!

WE ARE OUT OF SCHOOL ALL NEXT WEEK, NOV. 23-27.   SEE YOU MONDAY, NOV. 30.