Monday Lesson Plans
4th
Expression
Common CoreExperience- 5 Step Lesson
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge 7. Activity:
Assessment-
4th Reading
Common CoreExperienceAssessment-
4th Social
Studies
Common CoreExperienceAssessment-
5th
Expression
Common CoreExperience- 5 Step Lesson
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge 7. Activity:
Assessment-
5th Reading
Common CoreExperienceAssessment-
5th Social
Studies
Common CoreExperienceAssessment-
Tuesday Lesson Plans
4th
Expression
Teach students 5 step lesson plan.
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge- The four different types of sentences are declarative,
exclamatory, interrogative, and imperative. 7. Activity: Students break into four groups and have to come
up with and act out sentences using the types of sentences they have been assigned.
Assessmentobservation
4th Reading
GCS- RI 4.1 Refer to details from text, RI 4.2 Determine main idea, RI 4.4 Determine meaning of vocab
words. RI 4.5 Describe structure of events, RI 4.7 Interpret information
ExperienceWhole group: Choral read “My Brother Martin.”
Students at seat: Re-read “My Brother Martin.” Workbook page 24 (Word Choice)
(Session 1)- Vocab words match
(Session 2)- Vocab words match
(Session 3)- Vocab words match
Assessment- Informal observation
Common Core- Ohio’s land (Geography)
ExperienceOhio Text: p. 32-35. Regions of Ohio: Ohio’s land, shaping the land, weather and climate, mild and moist,
waterways.
AssessmentHomework Focus Lesson Review p. 35 # 1-4
Experience- 5 Step Lesson
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge- The four different types of sentences are declarative,
exclamatory, interrogative, and imperative. 7. Activity: Students break into four groups and have to come
up with and act out sentences using the types of sentences they have been assigned.
AssessmentObservation
4th Social
Studies
5th
Expression
5th Reading
5th Social
Studies
GCS- RI 5.1 accurately quote the text, RI 5.2 Determine 2 or more main ideas, RI 5.3 explain relationships
between individuals, events, ideas, or concepts from history, RI 5.4 determine meaning of vocabulary, RI
5.5 compare/contrast overall structure of events, RI 5.7 draw on info from multiple sources, RI 5.10
read/comprehend informational text.
ExperienceStudents seat work: Read through the play at their seats.
Whole Group: Read through “Royal Mystery” together
(Session 1): Vocabulary Match
(Session 2): Vocabulary Match
(Session 3): Vocabulary Match
Assessment-Vocabulary quiz Friday
U.S. Geography
U.S. Regions – Southeast “Our Country’s Regions” Lesson 3. Skim through text with students. Take notes
using the intellislate.
Wednesday Lesson Plans
4th
Expression
Teach students 5 step lesson plan.
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge- The four different types of sentences are declarative,
exclamatory, interrogative, and imperative. 7. Activity: Students break into four groups and have to come
up with and act out sentences using the types of sentences they have been assigned.
Assessmentobservation
4th Reading
Library 9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4th Social
Studies
Common Core- Ohio’s Land (Geography
ExperienceIndependently: On a print out of the state of Ohio, students will describe Ohio by filling in 15 facts about
the land (how it was formed, climate weather, bodies of water that surround Ohio, etc.)
AssessmentCollect describing Ohio Sheets.
5th
Expression
Journal Entry. Free write and share.
5th Reading
Library 12:35 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Title 1 – 1:40 p.m. -2:20p.m.
5th Social
Studies
U.S. Geography
U.S. Regions – Southeast “Our Country’s Regions” Lesson 3. Skim through text with students. Take notes
using the intellislate.
Thursday Lesson Plans
4th
Expression
4th Reading
4th Social
Studies
Teach students 5 step lesson plan.
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge- The four different types of sentences are declarative,
exclamatory, interrogative, and imperative. 7. Activity: Students create “4 types of sentences poster”
including the name of each type, the definition, and an example sentence. Students can use colors.
Assessmentobservation
GCS- RI 4.1 Refer to details from text, RI 4.2 Determine main idea, RI 4.4 Determine meaning of vocab
words. RI 4.5 Describe structure of events, RI 4.7 Interpret information
ExperienceWhole Group: Read “Langston Hughes”
Student Seat work: 1. Comprehension Check. 2. Leveled Readers- questions. 3. Journal Writing: Describe
what it would have been like in MLK’s shoes growing up.
(Session 1)-Correlated Leveled Readers
(Session 2)- Correlated Leveled Readers
(Session 3)- Correlated Leveled Readers
Assessment-Comprehension check and vocabulary quiz Friday.
Quiz over S.S. thus far (climate, landforms, glaciers, location, ect. of Ohio)
5th
Expression
Rough Draft:
(Review how to turn brainstorming into a rough draft.)
Students will begin writing a fictional story about traveling in time (either forward or backwards). They
will focus on creating a beginning (introducing the characters and setting), middle (plot/problem of the
story), and an end (how did the character solve their problem/ wrap up your story.
5th Reading
GCS- RI 5.1 accurately quote the text, RI 5.2 Determine 2 or more main ideas, RI 5.3 explain relationships
between individuals, events, ideas, or concepts from history, RI 5.4 determine meaning of vocabulary, RI
5.5 compare/contrast overall structure of events, RI 5.7 draw on info from multiple sources, RI 5.10
read/comprehend informational text.
ExperienceStudents at their seats read “The Princess and the Pea.” Comprehension check. Graphic organizer that
goes with the leveled reader.
(Session 1)- Leveled Reader- City Cousin, Country Cousin
(Session 2)- Leveled Reader- Ella’s Big Night
(Session 3)- Check in- Leveled Reader- Jack and the Mean Bean
Assessment- Vocabulary Quiz Friday
U.S. Geography
U.S. Regions – Southeast “Our Country’s Regions” Lesson 4. Skim through text with students. Take notes
using the intellislate.
Review Southeast Region for quiz tomorrow.
5th Social
Studies
Friday Lesson Plans
4th
Expression
4th Reading
4th Social
Studies
5th
Expression
5th Reading
5th Social
Studies
Common Core- Writing 3. Write narratives to develop real/imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Writing 4. Produce clear/coherent writing in
which the development and organization are appropriate to the task.
Experience- 5 Step Lesson
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge 7. Activity: After revising, students will turn their rough drafts
into final drafts paying specific attention to the edits and revisions that have been made. Students will
have the option of sharing their work in “writer’s café.”
Assessment- Writing process will be collected and graded.
GCS- RI 4.1 Refer to details from text, RI 4.2 Determine main idea, RI 4.4 Determine meaning of vocab
words. RI 4.5 Describe structure of events, RI 4.7 Interpret information
Experience1) Whole group: Review prefixes in-, im-, il-, ir- and their meanings
Student seat work: Copy of printables: p. 11, 12, 13
(Session 1)- Check in Prefixes (in-, im-, il-, ir-)
(Session 2)- Check in Prefixes (in-, im-, il-, ir-)
(Session 3)- Check in Prefixes (in-, im-, il-, ir-)
Assessment- Session check
2) VOCABULARY/SPELLING QUIZ!!
Common Core- Map SKills
ExperienceOhio text p. 36-37 Reading Elevation. The colors on an elevation map tell you how far above sea level the
ground is. Explore elevation maps on p. 37. Watch Brain pop video. “Map Skills”
AssessmentInformal observation
Common Core- Writing 3. Write narratives to develop real/imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Writing 4. Produce clear/coherent writing in
which the development and organization are appropriate to the task.
Experience- 5 Step Lesson
1. Communication w/ smile 2. Power Step 3. Phrase cards 4. Difference Question 5. Old RiskCorrect the sentence 6. Bit of Knowledge 7. Activity: After revising, students will turn their rough drafts
into final drafts paying specific attention to the edits and revisions that have been made. Students will
have the option of sharing their work in “writer’s café.”
Assessment- Writing process will be collected and graded.
GCS- RI 5.1 accurately quote the text, RI 5.2 Determine 2 or more main ideas, RI 5.3 explain relationships
between individuals, events, ideas, or concepts from history, RI 5.4 determine meaning of vocabulary, RI
5.5 compare/contrast overall structure of events, RI 5.7 draw on info from multiple sources, RI 5.10
read/comprehend informational text.
Experience1)Whole group: Prefixes (non-, un-, dis-, mis-)
Student seat work: Copy printables p. 11, 12, 13
(Session 1)- Work with students/Prefix check in
(Session 2)- Prefix check in
(Session 3)- Prefix check in
2) Assessment- VOCABULARY QUIZ!!
AssessmentSoutheast Region States quiz
Show the culture and heritage video of the Southeast Region.
If time permits, introduce the next region of the US (The Northeast)