Lesson Plans
Name: Deana Spencer
Date: 10-07-13 through 10-11-13
Week: 1
Grade: 5
Subject: Reading/Writing/Language Arts/Spelling
Core Content:
2. RL.1, 2.RL.4, 2.RI.1, 2.RI.4, 2.RI.6, 2.RI.10, 2.RF.3, 2.RF.4, 2.L.2, 2.L.4
3. RL.1, 3.RL.4, 3.RI.1, 3.RI.4, 3.RI.6, 3.RI.10, 3.RF.3, 3.RF.4, 3.L.2, 3.L.4
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I can ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to
demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
I can describe how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or
song.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to my grade.
I can identify the main purpose of a text.
I can read and comprehend text on my grade level.
I can use grade level phonics to decode words.
I can read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
I can use correct grammar when writing or speaking.
I can determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases based on my grade level.
Monday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 226G teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “The Little Red Hen A Retelling” pg. 226H Teachers
Edition
Introduce Phonics- r-controlled vowels
Transparency 57- r-controlled vowel
Apply Phonics- Students will identify r-controlled vowels from transparency 57.
Practice Book pg. 67
Introduce Spelling words- give pretest
Practice Book. Pg. 68
Send home list of spelling words and vocabulary words for the week.
Students Model Dialogue- Transparency 58 (whole group) Student Model: Story
Names of People – Transparency 59 (whole group)
Read Aloud- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle” by: Washington Irving- Class
discussion and questioning to follow
Tuesday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
ReadingReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 226O teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “Kitchen, Table, Refrigerator, Stove, and Broom” pg. 226P
Teachers Edition
Phonics- r- controlled Vowels
Apply Phonics- Read a Poem, identify r-controlled Vowels
Practice Book pg. 69
Review Spelling Words; use the spelling to build words with our
Clap out the letters to the spelling words
Spelling Book. Pg. 36
Access prior knowledge- use make a web strategy
Students will Define Vocabulary Terms- check understanding using questioning methods
Read pg. 226-227 aloud and discuss vocabulary
Vocabulary- Transparency 60
Practice Book- pg. 70
Preview/Predict for our Story of the week “Hedgehog Bakes a Cake”
Read aloud and discuss using questioning “Hedgehog Bakes a Cake” - Guided Comprehension.
As we read we will complete a problem-resolution chart (Transparency 62)
Story Map (transparency 63) whole group
Synonyms (transparency 61) whole group
Practice Book- pg. 71
Read Aloud- Read Aloud- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle” by: Washington
Irving- Class discussion and questioning to follow
Computer Lab- MAP Testing Language
Wednesday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 247D teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “The Little Red Hen A Retelling” pg. 247E Teachers
Edition
Phonics- r-controlled Vowels
Apply Phonics- students will dictate the sentences written on the board and then draw a picture
to represent the sentence.
Review Spelling words- State the generalization, review abbreviations, review high-frequency
words
Spelling Book. Pg. 37
Review Vocabulary- Word Webs
Students will reread “Hedgehog Bakes A Cake” silently from their seat
Using the Think/Pair/Share method answer Think and Respond questions on pg. 245
Language Practice – Handout
Writing Connection- Write a recipe for your favorite snack. List the things you need to gather.
Remember to write the steps in order.
Language Handbook- Plural Nouns- pg. 103
Read Aloud- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle” by: Washington Irving- Class
discussion and questioning to follow
Computer Lab- MAP Testing Language
Thursday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 251C teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “Kitchen, Table, Refrigerator, Stove, and Broom” pg. 251D
Teachers Edition
Phonics: VCCV and Endings
Practice Book- pg. 72
Spelling Bee
Spelling Book. Pg. 38
Write sentences using the vocabulary words.
Listen to the story on CD.
For Homework Re-read “Hedgehog Bakes a Cake” and answer guided Comprehension
Questions from handout
Text Book- Synonyms pg. 252-253
Practice Book pg. 73 (Comprehension)
Follow Directions (transparency 64) Whole Group
Practice Book- pg. 74
Short Answer Prompt- Hedgehog Bakes a Cake
Language Handbook- pg. 104 Names of People
Read Aloud- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle” by: Washington Irving- Class
discussion and questioning to follow
Friday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice Quiz
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 253I teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Review Phonics- common abbreviations
Practice Book pg. 75
Spelling Test
Reading Test
Language Handbook pg. 105
Language Arts Quiz
Leveled Readers
Read Aloud- Read Aloud- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle” by: Washington
Irving- Class discussion and questioning to follow