Objectives of the Week (Nov. 14 - Nov. 18)
Content Objectives:
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Change improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa.
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Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
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Cancel numbers: fractions.
Order operations using PEMDAS.
Homework:
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Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Order of operations.
Language Objectives:
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Take notes about order of operations.
Vocabulary: addition, subtraction, parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, and division, acronym
PEMDAS.
Materials: paper, pencil, worksheets, crayons
Activities: Work in pairs to complete classwork.
Formative assessment: practice worksheets: 1) Solve the expression by order of operations. 2)
Change improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. 3) Problem solving exercises.
http://www.kutasoftware.com/free.html
http://www.edhelper.com/math/fractions_ft110.htm
http://www.math-drills.com/fractions.shtml
http://www.mathsisfun.com/reciprocal-fraction.html
ELL Reading 1
Content Objectives:
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Look up for words in the dictionary
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Arrange words in alphabetical order.
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Read a nonfiction-animal and answer the questions about the information
(Mountains, Rivers, Trees, Deserts). Daily Warm-Ups Reading (1)
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Identify the main idea and details of a paragraph.
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Identify beginning sounds, hard c and g, soft c and g(Spectrum Phonics 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Language Objectives:
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Spell vocabulary words.
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Write short answers after reading each question.
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Draw lines to match the pictures with vocabulary words.
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Read two poems (Kitty Cat, Eel) and answer comprehension questions.
Vocabulary:
Materials: paper, pencil, worksheets, crayons, scissors, and glue
Activities: Use Lexia to practice spelling/pronunciation of words. Use the flash cards to
practice reading and spelling of different words. Homework: Fast Track – Phonics, pages 9-34
(photo story “The Big Van” and “The Bad Leg”)
Resources:
http://www.esolhelp.com
http://www.choosemyplate.gov
http://www.kidsknowit.com
Fast Track – Phonics, pages 9-34
Formative assessment: practice worksheets: 1) Match pictures with words identifying consonant
blends 2) Answer story questions for comprehension skills
3) look up words in the dictionary 4) Identify nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Flipchart: consonant blends (initial blends cl, fl, pl, bl, gl, sl)
http://www.azargrammar.com/materials/index.html
http://www.teacherled.com/
http://www.esolhelp.com/
Flipchart: sounds ay, oo, ow, y
http://www.factmonster.com/
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
http://www.texthelp.com/page.asp?pg_id=10019
http://www.kidsknowit.com/
http://www.delicious.com/lcpsat/1sep2011
http://www.delicious.com/lcpsat/12sep2011
EFL 1
Content Objectives:
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Analyze the components of a sentence: pronouns, nouns, verbs, adjectives.
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Identify helping verbs and the main verb in a sentence.
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Decide whether to use the article “a” or “an” based on the sound that follows.
Language Objectives:
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Write a word and draw a picture for each letter of the alphabet.
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Circle the nouns and underline the adjectives in each sentence.
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Circle the main verbs in each sentence and underline the helping verbs.
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Recognize the difference between cursive and printed letters.
Vocabulary: noun, main verb, helping verb, adjective, cursive letter, printed letter,
Activities: work in pairs to complete formative assessments.
Materials: paper, pencil, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Assessment: practice sheets (formative)