Monday
December 15, 2014
Time
Subject
7:20
Arrive at school
7:30-7:45
Morning Duty
7:45-7:58
Morning Work
Lessons
Students complete morning work—Sentence Writing
8:00-9:30
Literacy Block SL.1.1a TLW Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g.,
listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under
discussion). RF.1.1a TLW Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first
word, capitalization, ending punctuation. RF.1.3g TLW Recognize and read gradeappropriate irregularly spelled words. L.1.2e TLW Spell untaught words phonetically,
drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions. RF.1.3b TLW Decode regularly
spelled one-syllable words
The teacher will introduce the Concept: Build background knowledge by asking the essential question:
What is a folktale? Follow instruction for the Oral Vocabulary words on page T164&T176 in
Teacher Manual(TM). Next, Read and discuss Talk About it: Tales over Time
T165 in TM. Then discuss Listening Comprehension. Read the Literature Big Book –Interrupting
Chicken on page T66. Then go over the Connect to Concept: Tales Over Time. Discuss
Concepts of Print and Set a Purpose for Reading TM page T166. Next, Discuss Strategy: Make
and Confirm Predictions and Respond to Reading section page 167TM. Next, discuss Word Work:
Phonological Awareness and Phonics section (introduce Soft c; Soft g, dge) on page 168TM. Then
discuss Blend Words with C, g, dge on page 169TM : Complete the Model and Guided
Practice/Practice section. Discuss Word Work: Introduce Spelling words with soft c, g, dge.
Next, Discuss the High-Frequency Words: any, from, happy, once, so, upon. Complete Guided
practice on page T171. Then read and discuss Shared Read: The Nice Mitten. Model skills and
strategies then complete Connect to Concept and remind students of the Essential Question
(What is a folktale?).
Small Group- (A&B)Discuss Initial Phonemes, Segment sounds in words, Substitute sounds in
beginning, medial and ending sounds and count syllables in words. Then allow students to take a
picture walk through their level Reader and have them predict what they think the story will be
about. Group C will review phonic skill for the week.
9:30-10:15 Music
10:15-10:58
Writing W.1.5 TLW with guidance and support from adults, focus on a
topic, respond to questions and suggestions, from peers, and add details to strengthen
writing as needed. L.1.1e TLW Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future.
Discuss Language Arts: Shared Writing which includes Writing Trait: Word Choice on page 174TM.
Remind the students that they will work together to write a poem about one of the characters. Next,
discuss Grammar: Past- and Future-Tense Verbs. Then discuss Mechanics: Commas in a Series on page
175TM.
11:00-11:30
Lunch
11:20-12:30
Math G.1 Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g. triangles are closed and
three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g. color, orientation, overall size); build and draw
shapes to possess defining attributes. G.2 Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares,
trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right
rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape
and compose new shapes from the compose shapes. TLW Analyze, correct errors in, extend and
translate repeating patterns into different forms using actions, words, and models.
Began the lesson by having the students to identify various shapes in the room: rectangles, cube, circle,
sphere, triangle square. The teacher will call out various shapes and will identify the items that have
those shapes. Students will form Ginger bread houses while discuss various shapes that they are going
to use to create their houses. Centers: Make 10, Fill in Pattern blocks, Addition facts 0- 1-10, Practice sheet
8:10. Homework Enrichment 8-10.
12:30-1:00
1:20
Recess
Discuss playground rules and go outside.
1:00-
Math Rap-up
1:20-2:00
Social Studies Standard: 1.H.1.3- I can explain why national holidays are
celebrated.
Students
will learn about the Toy Solder by listening to the history of the Toy Solder. Then, the students will
make a toy solder. Optional: Read 3 chapters from the Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
2:00-2:35
AR reading Reflection
2:10-2:40
Reflection / Prepare to leave school
2:40
Tuesday
Dismissal
December 16, 2014
Time
Subject
Lessons
7:20
Arrive at school
7:45
Morning Duty
7:45-7:58
Morning Work
8:00-9:30
Literacy Block
SL.1.2 TLW Ask and answer questions about key details
in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. RF.l.2d TLW
Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds
(phonemes). RF.1.3g TLW Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
RF.1.3f TLW Read words with inflectional endings. RF.1.3b TLW Decode regularly spelled
one-syllable words. L.1.2 TLW Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling
patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words. RL.1.3 TLW Describe characters,
settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
The teacher will introduce the Concept: Build background knowledge by asking the essential question:
What is a folktale? Follow instruction for the Oral Vocabulary words on page T164&T176 in
Teacher Manual(TM). Next, Complete the Listening Comprehension on page 177TM. Read aloud
Interactive Read Aloud. Discuss Strategy: Make and Confirm Predictions
T177 in TM. Word Work: Phonological Awareness and Phonics section (introduce Soft c; Soft g,
dge) on page 178TM. Then discuss Blend Words with C, g, dge on page 179TM : Complete the
Model and Guided Practice/Practice section. Discuss Structural Analysis: Inflectional Endings –ed,
ing. Discuss Word Work: Introduce Spelling words sort with soft -ice,-age, -edge. Next, Discuss
the High-Frequency Words: any, from, happy, once, so, upon. Complete Guided practice on page
T181. Then reread and discuss Shared Read: The Nice Mitten. Genre: Folktale. Complete
Model and Guided Practice/Practice. Discuss Skill: Plot/Cause and Effect.
Small Group- (A&B)Discuss Initial Phonemes, Segment sounds in words, Substitute sounds in
beginning, medial and ending sounds and count syllables in words. Then allow students to take a
picture walk through their level Reader and have them predict what they think the story will be
about. Group C will review phonic skill for the week.
9:30-10:15 Art
10:15-10:58
Writing W.1.5 TLW with guidance and support from adults, focus on a
topic, respond to questions and suggestions, from peers, and add details to strengthen
writing as needed. L.1.1e TLW Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future.
Discuss Language Arts: Shared Writing which includes Writing Trait: Word Choice on page 184TM.
Remind the students that they will work together to write a poem about one of the characters. Next,
discuss Grammar: Past- and Future-Tense Verbs. Then discuss Mechanics: Commas in a Series on page
T185.
11:00-11:20
Lunch
11:20-12:30
Math G.1 Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g. triangles are closed and
three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g. color, orientation, overall size); build and draw
shapes to possess defining attributes. G.2 Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares,
trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right
rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape
and compose new shapes from the compose shapes. TLW Analyze, correct errors in, extend and
translate repeating patterns into different forms using actions, words, and models.
Began the lesson by having students identify objects with lines of symmetry. Students will review line
symmetry by completing activities involving line symmetry. Students will finish decorating their Ginger
bread houses while discuss various patterns that they are going to use as they decorate their houses.
Centers: Make 10, Practice sheet 8:11, Addition facts 9-10, Fill in Pattern figure with Pattern blocks.
12:30-1:00
Recess
1:00-1:20
1:20-2:00
Math Rap-up
Social Studies
Standard: 1.H.1.3- I can explain why national holidays are
celebrated.
Students will learn the origin of wreaths and then make a Christmas wreath.
chapters from the Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
2:0-2:35
AR reading
2:35-2:40
Reflection /Prepare to leave school
2:40
Dismissal
Read the next 2
Wednesday
December 17, 2014
Time
Subject
Lessons
7:20
7:30-7:45
7:45-7:58
Arrive at school
Morning Duty
Morning Work
Students will complete a work sheet and read AR books
8:00-9:30
Literacy Block
RL.1.2 TLW Retell stories, including key details, and
demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. RF.l.4b TLW Read gradelevel text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression. RF.1.3g TLW Recognize
and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. RF.1.2b TLW Orally produce singlesyllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends. RF.1.3f TLW
Read words with inflectional endings. L.1.2d TLW Use conventional spelling for words with
common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words. RF.1.3b TLW
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
The teacher will
introduce the Concept: Build background knowledge by asking the essential question: What is a
folktale? Follow instruction for the Oral Vocabulary words on page T86 in Teacher Manual(TM). Next,
Discuss Word Work on page T188. Phonological Awareness
and Phoneme Blending section. Then discuss Phonics : Blend words with Soft c; Soft g, dge) on page
188TM. Complete the Model and Guided Practice/Practice section. Discuss Structural Analysis:
Inflectional Endings –ed, -ing. Discuss Word Work: Spelling -ice,-age,-edge. Next, Discuss the HighFrequency Words: any, from, happy, once, so, upon. Discuss Develop Comprehension on page T191AT191I. Read aloud The Gingerbread Man on page 50-67 in Literature Anthology. Discuss Respond to
Reading: Retelling, Text Evidence on page T191J.
Small Group- (A&B)Discuss Initial Phonemes, Segment sounds in words, Substitute sounds in beginning,
medial and ending sounds and count syllables in words. Then allow students to take a picture walk
through their level Reader and have them predict what they think the story will be about. Group C will
review phonic skill for the week.
9:30-10:15 P.E.
10:15-10:58
Writing W.1.5 TLW with guidance and support from adults, focus on a
topic, respond to questions and suggestions, from peers, and add details to strengthen
writing as needed. L.1.1e TLW Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future.
L.1.2c TLW Use commas in dates and to separate single words in series.
Discuss
Language Arts: Shared Writing which includes Writing Trait: Word Choice on page 192TM. Remind the
students that they will write a poem about a folktale character on T192. Next, discuss Grammar: Pastand Future-Tense Verbs. Then discuss Mechanics: Commas in a Series on page 193TM.
11:00-11:20
Lunch
11:20-12:50
Math TLW Analyze, correct errors in, extend and translate repeating
patterns into different forms using actions, words, and models.
Children
will describe elements in repeating patterns and the part of the pattern that repeats. Next, students will
complete Christmas pattern worksheets. Centers: Make 10, Fill in Pattern blocks, Addition facts 0- 1-10,
Practice sheet 9-1.
12:50-1:40
Social Studies Standard: 1.H.1.3- I can explain why national holidays are
celebrated. Winter Celebration!
Watch Frosty the Snowman
1:40-2:30
AR reading
2:30-2:40
Reflections /Prepare to leave school
2:40
Dismissal
Thursday
December 18, 2014
Time
Subject
7:20
Arrive at school
7:30-7:45
Morning Duty
7:45-7:58
Morning Work
8:00-9:30
Literacy Block
9:30-10:15
Lessons
Write sentences and read AR books
Field Trip
Media
10:15-10:58
Writing
11:00-11:20
Lunch
11:20-12:30
Math
12:30-1:00
Recess
1:00-1:20
Math Rap-UP
1:20-2:00
Social Studies
1.H.1.3- I can explain why national holidays are celebrated.
Optional: View the movie Frozen and compare the movie to the Ice Show of Frozen. Use a venndiagram to record the children responses.
2:00 – 2:35
AR reading/ Teacher read aloud.
2:35-2:40
Reflections / Prepare to leave school
2:40
Dismissal
Friday
December 12, 2014
Time
Subject
7:20
Arrive at school
7:30-7:45
Morning Duty
7:45-7:58
Morning Work
Lessons
Students will complete a worksheet and read.
8:00-9:30
Literacy Block
RL.1.2 TLW Retell stories, including key details, and
demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. RF.l.4b TLW Read gradelevel text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression. RF.1.3g TLW Recognize
and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. RF.1.2b TLW Orally produce singlesyllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends. RF.1.3f TLW
Read words with inflectional endings. L.1.2d TLW Use conventional spelling for words with
common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words. RF.1.3b TLW
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
Students will complete the following test: Spelling, grammar, vocabulary, reading. Then read the Mother
Goose Rhymes in the Literature Anthology, pp. 68-73.
9:30-10:00 Writing W.1.5 TLW with guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic,
respond to questions and suggestions, from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as
needed. L.1.1e TLW Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future. L.1.2c TLW
Use commas in dates and to separate single words in series.
Discuss Language
Arts: Shared Writing which includes Writing Trait: Word Choice on page 192TM. Remind the students
that they will write a poem about a folktale character on T192. Next, discuss Grammar: Past- and
Future-Tense Verbs. Then discuss Mechanics: Commas in a Series on page 193TM
10:00-10:30
Lunch
10:30-11:30
Math
5.02 TLW Analyze, correct errors in, extend and translate repeating
patterns into different forms using actions, words, and models. 6.04a TLW Use the
language and symbols of mathematics and appropriate technology to solve problems.
Children will find a pattern to solve problems. Essential Question: How can finding a pattern help
to solve a problem? Students will review identifying patterns by completing worksheets and addition
puzzles.
11:30-12:00
celebrated.
Social Studies
1.H.1.3- I can explain why national holidays are
Students will watch Christmas Videos and clean up the room.
12:00
Dismissal
Winter Break