Lesson Plans
Name: Deana Spencer
Date: 3-17-14 through 3-21-14
Grade: 2/3
Subject: Reading/Writing/Language Arts/Spelling
Core Content:
2.RL.4, 2.RI.1, 2.RI.10, 2.RF.4c, 2.SL.1
3.RL.4, 3.RI.1, 3.RI.10, 3.RF.4, 3.SL.1
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I can take part in group discussions.
I can use context clues to correct my reading. I can reread if necessary.
I can read and understand informational texts.
I can ask and answer questions about the text to show my understanding.
I can describe how words and phrases have rhythm and meaning.
Monday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 200G teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “Nathan and the Baby Grand” pg. 200H Teachers Edition
Introduce Phonics: Vowel Digraphs: contractions: oo, ew, ui
Transparency 153: Vowel Digraphs
Apply Phonics- Students will identify vowel digraphs from transparency 153.
Practice Book pg. 59
Introduce Spelling words- give pretest
Practice Book. Pg. 60
Send home list of spelling words and vocabulary words for the week.
Transparency 154- Student Model- Poem
Agreement- Transparency 155 (whole group) Past-Tense Verbs
Buckle Down- Lesson 2- Word Parts (Overhead- whole class)
Tuesday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 200O teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “Way Down in the Music” pg. 200P Teachers Edition
Contractions: oo, ew, ui
Apply Phonics- Read a Poem (ask students to listen for words that have the oo, ew, ui sounds)
Practice Book pg. 61
Review Spelling Words: Build words with ew, ui
Clap out the letters to the spelling words
Spelling Book. Pg. 84
Access prior knowledge- Make a Web
Students will Define Vocabulary Terms- check understanding using questioning methods
Read pg. 200-201 aloud and discuss vocabulary
Vocabulary- Transparency 156
Practice Book- pg. 62
Preview/Predict for our Story of the week “Max Found Two Sticks”
Read aloud and discuss using questioning “Max Found Two Sticks” - Guided Comprehension.
As we read we will complete a sequence chart (Transparency 158)
Student Model: Poems (transparency 159) whole group
Practice Book- pg. 63
Computer Lab- Lexia/Study Island
Wednesday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg.221D teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “Nathan and the Baby Grand” pg. 221E Teachers Edition
Contractions: oo, ew, ui
Apply Phonics- students will dictate the sentences written on the board and then draw a picture
to represent the sentence.
Review Spelling words- State the generalization, review the generalization for contractions,
review the high-frequency words
Spelling Book. Pg. 85
Review Vocabulary- Review Words in Context
Students will reread “Max Found Two Sticks” in small groups
Using the Think/Pair/Share method answer Think and Respond questions on pg. 220
Language Practice – Handout
Writing Connection- “Max Found Two Sticks”
-Buckle Down- Lesson 3: Express Yourself! (Overhead- whole class)
Computer Lab: Lexia/Study Island
Thursday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 225C teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Sharing Literature- I will read aloud “Way Down in the Music” pg. 225D Teachers Edition
Phonics: Syllable Pattern:VC/C
Reading book- pg226-227 Multiple-Meaning Words
Practice Book- pg. 64
Spelling Bee
Spelling Book. Pg. 86
Write sentences using the vocabulary words.
Listen to the story on CD.
For Homework Re-read “Max Found Two Sticks” and answer guided Comprehension Questions
from handout
Practice Book pg. 65
Short Answer Prompt- “Max Found Two Sticks”
Language Handbook- pg. 146 Past-Tense Verbs
Computer Lab: Lexia/Study Island
Friday:
Common Core- Daily Skill Practice Quiz
Reading BlockReview high frequency words- using powerpoint/flash cards, etc…
(Pg. 227E teachers edition)- Warm up with the Morning Message. As we write the message we
will work on punctuation and capital letters. We will then read the message together. Students
will then be asked to identify high frequency words within the morning message.
Review Phonics: Vowel Dipthongs: (oi, oy)
Practice Book pg. 66
Spelling Test
Reading Test
Language Arts Quiz
Alexia Reading Activities/Handouts (small groups)
Buckle Down- Lesson 4 What’s The Main Idea (Overhead- whole class)