CLASS: Language Arts
WEEK OF: September 21, 2015
PERIODS: 4-5 and 7-8
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TUESDA
MONDAY
INSTRUCTOR: Regina Juliano
CCCS:
RL 4.1
RL4.3
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) /
OBJECTIVES:
FIELD TRIP
INTERDISCIPLINARY
NJCCCS:
OCHS (OC POPS)
DIFFERENTIATION /
MODIFICATIONS:
3 7 8 11 14 16 17 18 19
20 22 24
ASSESSMENT:
3.1 3.4 1.4
CCCS:
3.1 3.4 1.4
INSTRUCTION:
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) /
OBJECTIVES:
Comprehension: Students will
Grammar/Language Mini Lesson:
Identifying action verbs. What makes a
word an action verb?
Interactive Language
Notebook
INSTRUCTION:
Grammar mini-lesson- Focus: helping
verbs
DIFFERENTIATION /
MODIFICATIONS:
3 7 8 11 14 16 17 18 19
20 22 24
INTERDISCIPLINARY
NJCCCS:
DAY
WEDNES
3.1 3.4 1.4
CCCS:
3.1 3.4 1.4
identify the plot in a fictional story.
-Students will understand the purpose
of setting in a fictional story.
Grammar/Language:
Identifying helping verbs. What is the
difference between an action verb
and a helping verb?
Vocabulary:
Use and understand the target
vocabulary words for Takashi’s
Voyage properly during discussions,
and while reading and writing.
UNIT E.Q’s
-How do I summarize fiction texts
using Story Elements?
-How do I compare and contrast
fiction texts using Story Elements?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) /
OBJECTIVES:
Comprehension: Students will
Comprehension-Elements of Fiction: introduce plot
-small group activity: students will identify
main plot events from various short stories
and complete a fill in the blank plot diagram
to identify different parts of the plot
Pre-reading activities for Takashi’s Voyage:
build background knowledge of our first
setting of the novel (Kobe, Japan)
INSTRUCTION:
Grammar mini-lesson- Focus: linking
verbs
ASSESSMENT:
Interactive Language
Notebook
Independent grammar skill
activity
Plot small group activity
Teacher observation
Direct questioning
DIFFERENTIATION /
MODIFICATIONS:
3 7 8 11 14 16 17 18 19
20 22 24
INTERDISCIPLINARY:
AY
THURSD
3.1 3.4 1.4
CCCS:
3.1 3.4 1.4
identify the theme in a fictional story.
-Students will understand the purpose
of setting in a fictional story.
Grammar/Language:
Identifying linking verbs. What is the
difference between a helping verb
and a linking verb?
Vocabulary:
Use and understand the target
vocabulary words for Takashi’s
Voyage properly during discussions,
and while reading and writing.
UNIT E.Q’s
-How do I summarize fiction texts
using Story Elements?
-How do I compare and contrast
fiction texts using Story Elements?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) /
OBJECTIVES:
Comprehension: Students will
Comprehension-Elements of Fiction review of setting,
characters, plot, and theme
-small group activity: students will complete
pre-reading activities for Takashi’s Voyage:
build background knowledge of our first
setting of the novel (Kobe, Japan)
ASSESSMENT:
INSTRUCTION:
Grammar mini-lesson- Review action,
helping, and linking verbs and their
DIFFERENTIATION /
MODIFICATIONS:
Independent grammar skill
activity
History of Japan small group
activity
Teacher observation
Direct questioning
3 7 8 11 14 16 17 18 19
20 22 24
INTERDISCIPLINARY
NJCCCS:
3.1 3.4 1.4
CCCS:
3.1 3.4 1.4
INTERDISCIPLINARY
NJCCCS:
FRIDAY
3.1 3.4 1.4 8.2
identify character traits directly stated
by the author.
Grammar/Language:
Review: action, helping, and linking
verbs and their characteristics
Vocabulary:
Use and understand the target
vocabulary words for Takashi’s
Voyage properly during discussions,
and while reading and writing. UNIT
E.Q’s
-How do I summarize fiction texts
using Story Elements?
-How do I compare and contrast
fiction texts using Story Elements?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) /
OBJECTIVES:
Comprehension:
Grammar/Language:
Identifying verbs. What is the
difference between an action, linking,
and helping verb?
Vocabulary:
Use and understand the target
vocabulary words for Takashi’s
Voyage properly during discussions,
and while reading and writing.
UNIT E.Q’s
-How do I summarize fiction texts
using Story Elements?
-How do I compare and contrast
fiction texts using Story Elements?
characteristics
Comprehension-Introduce vocabulary words for chapter 1
-Elements of Fiction: focus on setting and
characterization of Chapter 1: Takashi’s
Voyage
ASSESSMENT:
INSTRUCTION:
Grammar mini-lesson- Review for quiz on
identifying action, helping, and linking
verbs
DIFFERENTIATION /
MODIFICATIONS:
Independent grammar skill
activity
Direct Characterization
activity
Exit Slip
Teacher observation
Direct questioning
3 7 8 11 14 16 17 18 19
20 22 24
ASSESSMENT:
Complete timed Writing Journal Entry
Quiz (verbs)
Grammar Quiz (verbs)
Teacher observation
Direct questioning