Grade 2 Reading Street
Week: 2
Story: Exploring Space With an Astronaut
Date: August 25-29
Day 1
Content Knowledge
 Oral Language =Let’s Talk About- Exploring Space
 Oral Vocabulary/ Amazing Words (Sing w/ Me Big Book) page 2 Astronauts
in Orbit
 Add to the KWL chart (What can we learn by exploring space?)
I can identify some things that we can learn by exploring space in books.
Phonemic Awareness- Distinguish Medial Phonemes (student pages 54-55)
Get Ready
I can hear the middle sound in a word.
Phonics/Spelling (long vowel, silent-e syllable)
95%- Routine 16 Silent-e Syllable “I Do, We Do” (5 minutes)
 Sound Spelling Card
 Introduce Spelling words
 Word Building (student text page 56 TE pg.56
Read and Comprehension
High Frequency Words (TE pg. 57 Routine and student page 57)
 Say and Spell
 Identify Familiar Letter Sounds
 Show Meaning
Small Group
I can read and spell words with long vowel sounds using the silent-e syllable.
Stations- Introduce skills that will be reviewed and practiced at stations
I can recognize high-frequency words.
Text Based Comprehension
 Comprehension Skill- introduce main idea and details
 Teacher Read Aloud- (TE 57b)
 Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook page 15- optional
I can identify the main idea and details of a story.
On-Level/ Strategic/ Advanced =Phonics
Conventions- subjects TE page 57c
Language Arts
I can identify the subject of a sentence.
Writing= Read Like a Writer Expository Nonfiction TE page 57d-e
Model and use Routine Quick Write for Fluency as journal entry
I can identify the key features of expository Nonfiction.
Research and Inquiry
 Review the concept chart, What would you like to learn about space?
 Ask and answer questions about space.
I can ask and answer questions that help explore space.
Standards
CCSS Language 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning
words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array
of strategies.
CCSS Foundational Skills 3.a. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly
spelled one-syllable words.
CCSS Informational Text 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when,
why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS Language 4.a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
CCSS Informational Text 2. Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the
focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
CCSS Foundational Skills 3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills
in decoding words.
CCSS Literature 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and
how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS Literature 2. Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures,
and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Essential Question:
What do good readers and writers do?
21st Century Skills:
Global Awareness of space travel..
Communicate and collaborate with peers
Informational literacy on information about space.
Grade 2 Reading Street
Week: 2
Story: Exploring Space with an Astronaut
Date: August 25-29
Day 2
Content Knowledge
 Oral Language- Read aloud Gloria Rising (Read Aloud Anthology), complete
Team Talk discussion on page 58a TE
 Oral Vocabulary/ Amazing Words- Robust Vocabulary Routine pg. 58b TE
 Add to the Concept Web
I can talk about space and the job of an astronaut.
I can participate in Think, Pair, Share with my peers.
Phonics / Spelling
 Review syllable patterns
95%- Routine 16 Silent-e Syllable “I Do, We Do” (5 minutes)
I can read and spell words with long vowel sounds, spelled with the silent-e.
High Frequency Words/ Selection Vocabulary
 Review TE page 58e-f
I can recognize high-frequency words.
Text Based Comprehension
 Introduce Main Selection
 Access Text (1st Read)
 Text-Based Comprehension Check Understanding TE pg.71a
I can identify the main idea and details of a story.
Language
Arts
Stations/ Independent Work (Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook)
20 minutes-Strategic group
15 minutes-On-Level group
10 minutes- Advanced group
Centers: pg.52 h-i TE
Listen Up!
Word Work
Let’s Write
Words to Know
Read for Meaning
Get Fluent
Independent Reading
Conventions Review pg. 71c TE
I can identify the subject of a sentence.
Research and Inquiry
 Discuss reference sources such as a dictionary or an encyclopedia.
 I can use a variety of resources to learn about space.
Writing: Lucy Calkins
 Introduce Writer’s Workshop routines and procedures- Ch.5 A Guide to the
Common Core Workshop
I can practice routines and procedures for Writer’s Workshop.
Standards:
CCSS Language 4.a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
CCSS Language 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of
strategies.
CCSS Writing 2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts
and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS Informational Text 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why,
and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS Informational Text 2. Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the
focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
Essential Question:
What do good readers and writers do?
21st Century Skills:
Global Awareness of .space travel
Communicate and collaborate with peers
Informational literacy on space.
Grade 2 Reading Street
Date August 25-29
Week: 2
Story: Exploring Space with an Astronaut
Day 3
Content Knowledge
 Oral Language- Read aloud “Gloria Rising” from Read Aloud Anthology and have
children listen for the word “enormous”
 Oral Vocabulary/ Amazing Words- pg. 72b TE
 Concept Web- add to KWL chart, 72b TE
I can tell what I learned about how astronauts live in the space shuttle.
I can participate in Think, Pair, Share with my peers.
Phonics
 Review- Building words “I do, we do” (students will build words in center)
 Review if needed: 95%- Routine 16 Silent-e Syllable “I Do, We Do” (5 minutes)
 Decodable Book- bring up on SMART Board Pete Can Bake passage 2b
 Spelling- dictation using long vowel/silent-e and high frequency words
I can read and spell words with long vowel sounds spelled with the silent-e syllable.
Text
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Based Comprehension
Close Read (2nd Read)
Think Critically- pg.72-73student book
Quick Check- use Look Back and Write
I can answer questions using evidence from the text to support my answers.
I can use text features to help me understand important ideas.
Stations/ Independent Work (Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook)
20 minutes-Strategic group
15 minutes-On-Level group
10 minutes- Advanced group
Centers: pg. 52 h-i TE
Listen Up!
Word Work
Let’s Write
Words to Know
Read for Meaning
Get Fluent
Independent Reading
Conventions
 Let’s Practice It! Pg. 17 DVD 7
I can identify the subject of a sentence. I can write a complete sentence with correct
capitalization and punctuation.
Research and Inquiry
 Gather and Record Info (use later in the day for Social Studies connection) pg. 75b
TE
Writing: Lucy Calkins
 Introduce Writer’s Workshop routines and procedures- Ch.5 A Guide to the
Common Core Workshop
I can practice routines and procedures for Writer’s Workshop.
Standards:
CCSS Informational Text 2. Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of
specific paragraphs within the text.
CCSS Language 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS Language 1.f. Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences
(e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched
by the little boy).
CCSS Informational Text 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and
how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS Foundational Skills 3.a. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled
one-syllable words.
CCSS Language 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS Foundational Skills 3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in
decoding w
Essential Question:
What do good readers and writers do?
21st Century Skills:
Global Awareness of space travel.
Communicate and collaborate with peers
Informational literacy on space travel
Grade 2 Reading Street
Date August 25-29
Week: 2
Story: Exploring Space with an Astronaut
Day 4
Content Knowledge
 Oral Language- discuss realistic fiction and read “Mission to Mars” in Anthology
 Oral Vocabulary/ Amazing Words
 Concept Web
I can tell what I learned about exploring Mars.
I can participate in Think, Pair, Share with my peers.
Phonics Review
 Fluent Word Reading
 Decodable Reader (copies in center if needed)
 Spelling Pretest
I can read and spell words with long vowel silent-e syllable in them.
Text Based Comprehension
 Paired Reading (Student pages 76-77)
 Reading and Writing Across Texts
I can use text features to help me understand important ideas.
Stations/ Independent Work (Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook)
20 minutes-Strategic group
15 minutes-On-Level group
10 minutes- Advanced group
Centers: pg. 52 h-i TE
Listen Up!
Word Work
Let’s Write
Words to Know
Read for Meaning
Get Fluent
Independent Reading
Conventions
I can write a complete sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
Listening and Speaking (page 79e TE)
I can participate in conversations with adult and peers and follow procedures for
speaking and listening.
Writing
 Introduce Writer’s Workshop routines and procedures- Ch.5 A Guide to the
Common Core Workshop
I can practice routines and procedures for Writer’s Workshop.
Standards:
CCSS Foundational Skills 3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in
decoding words.
CCSS Informational Text 3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific
ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
CCSS Literature 2. Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and
determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSS Literature 3. Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSS Foundational Skills 3.a. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled
one-syllable words.
CCSS Informational Text 2. Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of
specific paragraphs within the text.
CCSS Literature 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to
demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS Informational Text 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and
how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Essential Question:
What do good readers and writers do?
21st Century Skills:
Global Awareness of space travel
Communicate and collaborate with peers
Informational literacy on space and use of text features
Grade 2 Reading Street
Date August 25
Week: 2
Story: Exploring Space with an Astronaut
Day 5
Content Knowledge
 Oral Vocabulary/ Review Amazing Words
 Review Concept Web
Phonics
 Review
 Spelling Test
Assessment Weekly assessment
Review
 Vocabulary
 Fluency
 Listening and Speaking
 Text-Based Comprehension
 Genre
Stations/ Independent Work (Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook)
20 minutes-Strategic group
15 minutes-On-Level group
if needed
10 minutes- Advanced group
Centers: pg. 52 h-i TE
Listen Up!
Word Work
Let’s Write
Words to Know
Read for Meaning
Get Fluent
Independent Reading
Conventions
 Sentences Test Practice from Reader’s Writer’s Workbook pg.
Writing
 Introduce Writer’s Workshop routines and procedures- Ch.5 A Guide to the Common
Core Workshop
I can practice routines and procedures for Writer’s Workshop.
Standards:
CCSS Informational Text 1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and
how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS Informational Text 3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific
ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
CCSS Informational Text 7. Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine
works) contribute to and clarify a text.
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Essential Question:
What do good readers and writers do?
21st Century Skills:
Global Awareness of space travel
Communicate and collaborate with peers
Informational literacy on space travel and use of text features
Program Review Connections:
Writing/Communications- Second grade classes will communicate learning and
understanding of skills learned through the 21st Century Skills using the website
EdModo.
Practical Living/Career Studies- career study of the astronaut. Students write
what they learned about this job.
Arts & HumanitiesPrimary- centers