Mrs. Mullen
Read 180—8th Grade
Weekly Lesson Plan for Week 36
May 19, 2014 to May 23, 2014
Weekly Objectives:
1. Use the Read 180 independent book library to:
 practice and apply reading skills independently.
 complete appropriately leveled books independently with success.
 build enjoyment of reading in a wide range of genres.
 develop behaviors and attitudes of lifelong learners.
2. Use the Read 180 software to:
 build background knowledge.
 form mental models that help to build comprehension in text.
 develop and practice phonics, automatic word recognition and reading fluency.
 build vocabulary skills.
 practice and apply comprehension strategies.
 practice and apply spelling and proofreading skills.
 practice writing and supporting an argument.
3. Identify cause and effect in a text.
4. Review how to summarize.
5. Articulate cause and effect in a text using signal words and complete sentences.
6. Use new academic vocabulary in complete sentences and practice previously taught words.
7. State a point of view and support it in writing.
8. Read and interpret information from a diagram.
9. Describe the features of a diagram using the appropriate terms: title, graphic, labels.
10. Identify the meaning of idioms.
11. Determine the meaning of new words by using a dictionary.
12. Show understanding of Workshop 7 vocabulary terms.
13. Show understanding of skills and concepts of Workshop 7 by taking an rSkills Test.
14. Practice test-taking strategies.
Monday, 5/19/14
Instructional Strategies:
1. Whole group— We will briefly re-watch the portion of the Anchor DVD on the science text, “Life in the
Ocean Zones.” After this, we will read the article on pp. 192-195. After reading, students will be able to
answer the Key Idea, Target Word, and React & Write Questions on p. 192.
2. We will then break into rotation groups. During small group time, students will use text marking to
answer the questions on p. 193.
3. Students will also rotate through the independent reading and computer software stations.
4. To conclude, students will complete a spelling exercise.
Homework: NONE
Materials needed: book, folder, assignment book, pencil
Tuesday, 5/20/14
Instructional Strategies:
1. Whole group— Together, we will re-read the portion of “Life in the Ocean Zones” on pp. 194-195.
Following this, students will be able to answer the Active Reading, Target Word, React & Write, and
Summarize Questions on p. 194. We will then analyze the diagram of the Ocean Light Zones on p. 194.
2. We will then break into rotation groups. During small group time, students will use text marking to
answer the questions on p. 195.
3. Students will also rotate through the independent reading and computer software stations.
4. To conclude, students will complete a spelling exercise.
Homework: NONE
Materials needed: book, folder, assignment book, pencil
Wednesday, 5/21/14
Instructional Strategies:
1. Whole group— Together, we will review how to identify the meaning of idioms and correctly use a
dictionary.
2. Students will then independently complete the Word Challenge on pp. 196-197. When they finish,
students will begin their first independent rotation.
3. Approximately halfway through the period, we will come back into the whole group format to review
the Word Challenge.
4. Students will then take the Workshop 7 vocabulary quiz.
5. Upon completion of the quiz, they will go to their second independent rotation.
Homework: NONE
Materials needed: book, folder, assignment book, pencil
Thursday, 5/22/14
Instructional Strategies:
1. Students will take the Workshop 7 rSkills Test.
2. Anyone who finishes early will begin working on the Workshop Wrap-Up on pp. 210-211.
Homework: NONE
Materials needed: book, folder, assignment book, pencil
Friday, 5/23/14
Instructional Strategies:
1. Students will be given additional time to complete the rSkills Test.
2. They will also complete the Workshop Wrap-Up.
3. Students will then read their independent books.
Homework: NONE
Materials needed: book, folder, assignment book, pencil