January 28, 2015
Comprehension:
- Understand that there are different ways to communicate or "talk."
- Demonstrate learning new content from reading.
- Bringing background knowledge to the understanding of a text.
- Search for and use information in graphics.
Word Study/Vocabulary:
- As needed throughout the text
Fluency:
- Demonstrate good pace, phrasing, and expression
Activity:
- Introduce new text "More than Meow"
- Discussion of text
- Wednesday's shared book reading, Ender's Shadow.
January 27, 2015
Comprehension:
- Notice what a writer does to create an interesting plot.
- Recognize a surprising twist in the plot.
- Understand that there are different ways to communicate or "talk."
- Demonstrate learning new content from reading.
- Bringing background knowledge to the understanding of a text.
- Search for and use information in graphics.
Word Study/Vocabulary:
- Recognize and use endings that show comparisons
- Notice and read hyphenated words
- Learn the meaning of a word from context
Fluency:
- Read aloud with intonation
Activity:
- Discussion of text
- Close Reading
- Long -e- sound and vocabulary "Grouchy"
- Fluency: Intonation
- Introduce new text "More than Meow"
January 14, 2015
Comprehension:
- Understand the genre of realistic fiction
Activity:
- Introduce new text "Bea Prepared"
- Read new text "Bea Prepared"
- Class read-aloud "Ender's Shadow"
January 13, 2015
Comprehension:
- Understand the genres of realist fiction and folktales
- Identify Main Idea (what is the story about)
- Understand character and events using evidence to support statements
- Infer cause/effect that influence character's feelings and motivations
- Understand the lesson in a traditional tale
Word Study:
- Recognize and use words with the long -O- sound
- Use context to derive meaning of words
Fluency:
- Read dialogue with expression that demonstrates understanding
Activity:
- Discussion of text
- Close Reading
- Readers' Theater
- Long -O- sound
- Introduce new text "Bea Prepared"