Trousdale County Schools Weekly Lesson Plan
Teacher: Michelle Eskew
Pacing Guide Week #: 16
Dates: December 1 – December 5
Subject: ELA
Common Core Standard(s) to be taught: (Write the entire standard)
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RF.2.3- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
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L.2.1- Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences.
RC RI.2.6- Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
W W.2.2- Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop
points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
SPI(s) to be taught: (Write the entire SPI)
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Daily practice activity for citing text based evidence in conversation and/or writing:
 discussion of short story
 implementation of Science/Social Studies into reading lessons
 journal activities comparing texts
I Can Statements :
 I can figure out the meaning of a word by knowing the parts
of the word.
Student Agenda:
 Posted daily but NOT included in Lesson Plan
 I can form a compound sentence.
 I can identify the character, plot, and setting of a story.
 I can use words that link my opinion and reasons.
Assessment Strategies (for Stage 1 teachers ONLY): Assessment used to determine mastery daily: If a quiz or test is given, include in
the Teacher’s Lesson Plan Notebook.
N/A
Instructional Materials (for Stage 1 teachers ONLY): All instructional materials are to be included in the Teacher’s Lesson Plan
Notebook.
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Instruction: In outline form, describe each day of instruction.
 Day 1
 Phonics
- Introduce Ai/ay sounds
- A Sound Card
- Reader’s Notebook Page 170
 Spelling
- Give Pre-test of 33 words
- Write Sentences with 15 words
 Reading Comprehension/Writing
- Listen to “Ah, Music”
- Retell Story in Journal
 Writing
- Review POW-TIDE Chart
- Self –Evaluation Rocket
 Grammar
- Review Compound Sentences
- Reader’s Notebook page 171
 Tier III Time
- Dictionary Skills Practice
- Compound Words and Sentences
- Reading Practice
- AR
 Tier II swap :
- Day 1: Dictionary Practice
- Day 2: Dictionary Practice
- Day 3: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 4: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 5: Compare and Contrast Text – Write
Homework – Spelling Sheet
Day 2
 Phonics
- Review Ai/Ay
- Reader’s Notebook Page 172
 Spelling:
- ABC order of 33 words
 Reading
-Read aloud of “Where Do Polar Bears Live?”
-Retell and Discuss
 Grammar
- Review Reader’s Notebooke Page 174
- TPT Compound Sentence Activity
 Tier III Time
- Dictionary Skills Practice
- Compound Words
- Reading Practice
- AR
 Tier II swap :
- Day 1: Dictionary Practice
- Day 2: Dictionary Practice
- Day 3: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 4: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 5: Compare and Contrast Text – Write
Homework – Spelling Activity, Grammar Assessment
Formative Assessment:
 Teacher observation
 Oral questioning
 Self-check
 Thumbs up/down
 Partner Check
 Journal writing
 Worksheets
 Graphic organizer
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Teacher observation
Oral questioning
Self-check
Thumbs up/down
Partner Check
Journal writing
Worksheets
Graphic organizer
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Day 3
 Phonics
- Ai/Ay Sort
- Substituting Phonemes
- Ai/AY TPT Activity
 Spelling:
- ABC order of 33 words
 Reading
- Read Penguins Articles
- Retell in Reading Journal and Discuss
- Venn Diagram of Penguins and Polar Bears
 Grammar
- Review Morning Work, Reader’s Notebook Page 180
- Grammar Assessment of Compound Sentences
 Tier III Time
- Dictionary Skills Practice
- Compound Words
- Reading Practice
- AR
 Tier II swap :
- Day 1: Dictionary Practice
- Day 2: Dictionary Practice
- Day 3: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 4: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 5: Compare and Contrast Text – Write
Homework- Spelling Activity, Phonics Assessment
Day 4
 Phonics
- Phonics Assessment
 Spelling:
- ABC order of 33 words
 Reading
- Discuss 2 stories
 Writing
- Create POW-TIDE chart
- Write Rough Draft
 Grammar
- Grammar Pre-test (Review of All Skills)
 Tier III Time
- Dictionary Skills Practice
- Compound Words
- Reading Practice
- AR
 Tier II swap :
- Day 1: Dictionary Practice
- Day 2: Dictionary Practice
- Day 3: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 4: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 5: Compare and Contrast Text – Write
Homework – Parent Read Rough Draft, Spelling Test
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Teacher observation
Oral questioning
Self-check
Thumbs up/down
Partner Check
Journal writing
Worksheets
Graphic organizer
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Teacher observation
Oral questioning
Self-check
Thumbs up/down
Partner Check
Journal writing
Worksheets
Graphic organizer
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Day 5
 Phonics
- Substituting Phonemes
 Spelling:
- Post-test of 33 words
 Grammar
- Go Over Grammar Test
 Writing –
- Write Final Draft of topic
- Share with Class
 Tier III Time
- Dictionary Skills Practice
- Compound Words
- Reading Practice
- AR
 Tier II swap :
- Day 1: Dictionary Practice
- Day 2: Dictionary Practice
- Day 3: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 4: Read Informational Text – Reading Comprehension
- Day 5: Compare and Contrast Text – Write
Homework - NONE
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Teacher observation
Oral questioning
Self-check
Thumbs up/down
Partner Check
Journal writing
Worksheets
Graphic organizer
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Alternate Instructional Interventions: Provide a specific plan for alternate instructional interventions, or re-teaching.
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Recess Tutoring: Use time to work in small groups with short story reading (fluency) and use of text evidence in formation of
answers.
Small Group in-class Tutoring
Use Strategic Interventions Section in Teacher’s manual
Use Literacy Centers
Use Daily Assessment Suggestions in Manual
Instructional technologies to enhance learning: List how each will enhance the effectiveness of the lesson.
 Technology Carts- Use of Elmo for visual modeling
 Discovery Education and Brain Pop – for further enhancement of the lesson with an additional visual and auditoria with real life
experiences.
 Thinkcentral.com- resources for our reading series.
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