2nd Grade Lesson Plan
Teacher Name
Harris & Jacquet
Monday
“Getting to the Core”
Essential Questions
Week of December 2-6, 2013
Connected Objective # 2MD8 (Unit 13 & 14), 2NBT8 (Unit 10), 2L2c (Possessive Nouns),2W3, 2RL2
1. How do paleontologists use fossils to gain insight on once living things?
2. How have the regions of where dinosaurs once lived changed?
3. How and why did dinosaurs become extinct?
4. Why do we need to be able to count money?
5. How does money affect our world?
Reading:
Bell Ringer: N/A
Anticipatory Set: Language Arts-TTW read Boy, were we wrong about Dinosaurs by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Math-Given coins, TSW examine each coin, discuss what each coin is worth, and which coin has the greatest/least value (review)
Guided Practice: Language Arts- Using a circle map, TSW write down everything they know about fossils and long ago.
Math- Using a double bubble map, TSW compare and contrast two coins of their choice.
Independent Practice: Language Arts- Using salt dough, TSW create fossils.
Math- TSW choose an envelope with a designated amount of money written on it. Using the given coins, TSW place the correct
amount of coins inside the envelope. After placing the coins inside the envelope, TSW exchange envelopes with a partner. Each
person checks what the other one did to ensure the correct amount is placed in the envelope.
Closure: Language Arts- TSW create a bubble map about fossils.
Math- Exit Cards
Formative Assessment: Thumbs up/thumbs down
Individualized Instruction: Jimmie Clark (Tier 3) My Reading Coach (30 Min) & Lexia (30 min), Miracle James, Alfonzo Sanders My Reading Coach (30
min), Jacara McCoy, Kendarrell Lexia (30 min) One-on-one math, Compass Learning (30 min)
Speaking/Listening Activity:
Homework
Reading: Read AR
Language Arts/Math: mixed
practice sheet
Spelling packet
Reading Group Level:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkGu0BItKM&list=PL7eOy67jFPKHerdVPJ8u7IsCUEIvU3eNC
Centers are optional on Monday
Skill Center 1 Writing
Write a story about finding 135
dinosaur fossils and your friend
finding 38 more dinosaur fossils.
Tell how many fossils you all found
in all.
Book Title:
Review Fry Word List/Phrases (Daily)
Monthly Review of AR Goals:
Fry Word List Monthly:
Fluency Check Bi-Monthly (give to Rouse)
Monthly AR Goal Review:
Review of TOPS Report:
Skill Center 2 Reading
TSW read books related to
dinosaurs.
Skill Center 3 Technology
Compass Learning
Skill Center 3 Math
Money
Elements of Working on the Work (WOW)
1. Content/Substance
2. Organization of Knowledge
3. Product Focus
4. Clear & Compelling Standards
5. Novelty/Variety
Place the Element Number Next to the Activity
7. Authenticity
8. Protection from Adverse
Consequences
9. Affiliation
10. Affirmation of Performance
2nd Grade Lesson Plan
Teacher Name
Harris & Jacquet
Tuesday
“Getting to the Core”
Essential Questions
Week of December 2-6, 2013
Connected Objective # 2MD8 (Unit 13 & 14), 2NBT8 (Unit 10), 2L2c (Possessive Nouns),2W3, 2RL2
1. How do paleontologists use fossils to gain insight on once living things?
2. How have the regions of where dinosaurs once lived changed?
3. How and why did dinosaurs become extinct?
4. Why do we need to be able to count money?
5. How does money affect our world?
Reading:
Bell Ringer: N/A
Anticipatory Set: Language Arts-TTW read When Dinosaurs came with Everything by: Elise Broach
Math-TTW say “We have been working with coins. Is there another form of money that people use?”
Guided Practice: Language Arts-Using a KWL chart, TSW write down what they already know about dinosaurs. Then TSW write down three questions
they would like to know about dinosaurs.
Math-TSW show $1 using coins.
Independent Practice: TSW study pictures of different dinosaur types, noting different body features of the different dinosaurs. TSW discuss the features and why
those features may have been important to the dinosaur's survival. TSW draw a picture of their favorite dinosaur and tell why they chose that
dinosaur as their favorite.
Math-TSW come up with a combination of coins that equal the designated dollar amount given.
Closure: Language Arts-TSW complete their KWL chart.
Math-Exit Cards
Formative Assessment: Thumbs up/thumbs down
Individualized Instruction Jimmie Clark (Tier 3) My Reading Coach (30 Min) & Lexia (30 min), Miracle James, Alfonzo Sanders My Reading Coach (30
min), Jacara McCoy, Kendarrell Lexia (30 min) One-on-one math, Compass Learning (30 min)
Speaking/Listening Activity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkGu0BItKM&list=PL7eOy67jFPKHerdVPJ8u7IsCUEIvU3eNC
Homework
Centers are optional on Monday
Reading: Read AR
Language Arts/Math: mixed
practice sheet
Spelling packet
Skill Center 1 Writing
Students will complete writing
assignment from independent
practice.
Reading Group Level:
Book Title:
Review Fry Word List/Phrases (Daily)
Monthly Review of AR Goals:
Fry Word List Monthly:
Fluency Check Bi-Monthly (give to Rouse)
Monthly AR Goal Review:
Review of TOPS Report:
Skill Center 2 Read
TSW read books related to
dinosaurs.
Skill Center 3 Technology
Compass Learning
Skill Center 3 Math
Money
Elements of Working on the Work (WOW)
1. Content/Substance
2. Organization of Knowledge
3. Product Focus
4. Clear & Compelling Standards
5. Novelty/Variety
Place the Element Number Next to the Activity
7. Authenticity
8. Protection from Adverse
Consequences
9. Affiliation
10. Affirmation of Performance
2nd Grade Lesson Plan
Teacher Name
Harris & Jacquet
Wednesday
“Getting to the Core”
Essential Questions
Week of December 2-6, 2013
Connected Objective # 2MD8 (Unit 13 & 14), 2NBT8 (Unit 10), 2L2c (Possessive Nouns),2W3, 2RL2
1. How do paleontologists use fossils to gain insight on once living things?
2. How have the regions of where dinosaurs once lived changed?
3. How and why did dinosaurs become extinct?
4. Why do we need to be able to count money?
5. How does money affect our world?
Reading:
Bell Ringer: N/A
Anticipatory Set: LA-TTW read Dinosaur’s Day by: Ruth Thomson
Math-TTW distribute coins and dollar bills to students then TTW pose the problem “Suppose the pig contains 1 dollar bill, 1 penny, 1
nickel & 2 dimes. What is the total value of the money in the pig?”
Guided Practice: Language Arts-TSW create a bubble map of a dinosaur that has been discussed.
Math-TSW create a bubble map of the different coins discussed.
Independent Practice: LA-TSW research how and why dinosaurs became extinct.
http://www.kids-dinosaurs.com/dinosaur-extinction.html
Math-TSW draw pictures to solve money problems.
Closure: Exit Cards
Formative Assessment: Thumbs up/thumbs down
Individualized Instruction: Jimmie Clark (Tier 3) My Reading Coach (30 Min) & Lexia (30 min), Miracle James, Alfonzo Sanders My Reading Coach (30
min), Jacara McCoy, Kendarrell Lexia (30 min) One-on-one math, Compass Learning (30 min)
Speaking/Listening Activity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkGu0BItKM&list=PL7eOy67jFPKHerdVPJ8u7IsCUEIvU3eNC
Homework
Centers are optional on Monday
Reading: Read AR
Language Arts/Math: mixed
practice sheet
Spelling packet
Skill Center 1 Writing
Using your dinosaur bubble map,
write a paragraph describing your
dinosaur.
Reading Group Level:
Book Title:
Review Fry Word List/Phrases (Daily)
Monthly Review of AR Goals:
Fry Word List Monthly:
Fluency Check Bi-Monthly (give to Rouse)
Monthly AR Goal Review:
Review of TOPS Report:
Skill Center 2 Reading
TSW read books related to
dinosaurs.
Skill Center 3 Technology
Compass Learning
Skill Center 3 Math
Money
Elements of Working on the Work (WOW)
1. Content/Substance
2. Organization of Knowledge
3. Product Focus
4. Clear & Compelling Standards
5. Novelty/Variety
Place the Element Number Next to the Activity
7. Authenticity
8. Protection from Adverse
Consequences
9. Affiliation
10. Affirmation of Performance
2nd Grade Lesson Plan
Teacher Name
Harris & Jacquet
Thursday
“Getting to the Core”
Essential Questions
Week of December 2-6, 2013
Connected Objective # 2MD8 (Unit 13 & 14), 2NBT8 (Unit 10), 2L2c (Possessive Nouns),2W3, 2RL2
1. How do paleontologists use fossils to gain insight on once living things?
2. How have the regions of where dinosaurs once lived changed?
3. How and why did dinosaurs become extinct?
4. Why do we need to be able to count money?
5. How does money affect our world?
Reading:
Bell Ringer: N/A
Anticipatory Set: Language Arts-TTW read Last of the Dinosaurs by David Eldridge
Math-TTW ask “If you wanted to buy something that cost 12 cents, what coins could you use?”
Guided Practice: Language Arts-TSW create a flow map showing the life cycle of a dinosaur.
Math-TSW create a word problem using $1. 23 cents.
Independent Practice: Language Arts-TSW use research information to create a 3 slide PowerPoint presentation.
Math-Unit 13 and 14
Closure: Exit cards
Formative Assessment: Thumbs up/thumbs down
Individualized Instruction: Jimmie Clark (Tier 3) My Reading Coach (30 Min) & Lexia (30 min), Miracle James, Alfonzo Sanders My Reading Coach (30
min), Jacara McCoy, Kendarrell Lexia (30 min) One-on-one math, Compass Learning (30 min)
Speaking/Listening Activity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkGu0BItKM&list=PL7eOy67jFPKHerdVPJ8u7IsCUEIvU3eNC
Homework
Centers are optional on Monday
Reading: Read AR
Language Arts/Math: mixed
practice sheet
Spelling packet
Skill Center 1 Writing
Students will write a short story
about how life would be if
dinosaurs are living today.
Reading Group Level:
Book Title:
Review Fry Word List/Phrases (Daily)
Monthly Review of AR Goals:
Fry Word List Monthly:
Fluency Check Bi-Monthly (give to Rouse)
Monthly AR Goal Review:
Review of TOPS Report:
Skill Center 2 Reading
TSW read books related to
dinosaurs.
Skill Center 3 Technology
Compass Learning
Skill Center 3 Math
Money
Elements of Working on the Work (WOW)
1. Content/Substance
2. Organization of Knowledge
3. Product Focus
4. Clear & Compelling Standards
5. Novelty/Variety
Place the Element Number Next to the Activity
7. Authenticity
8. Protection from Adverse
Consequences
9. Affiliation
10. Affirmation of Performance
2nd Grade Lesson Plan
Teacher Name
Harris & Jacquet
Friday
“Getting to the Core”
Week of December 2-6, 2013
Remediation:
Skill(s) for Remediation: money, subtraction w/regrouping, word problems, capitalization and punctuation, Fry word list
Writing: What makes a good friend?
Essential Question(s):
1
2
3
4
How do I use the writing process to communicate my ideas?
How is the writing process useful in writing personal narratives?
Why do writers use punctuation?
Why do writers use conventions?
Reading Text:
Magic School Bus
Lesson:
This week’s lesson will help students understand fossils and long ago, dinosaur types (meat eater, plant eater, both), and how & why
dinosaurs became extinct.