3RD Grade Reading 2022-2023 Assignments

1) relisten to story
2) complete worksheet titled Popular campgrounds in the USA
3) complete worksheet titled Story Elements 

homework: none

1) relisten to story
2) complete worksheet titled Popular campgrounds in the USA
3) complete worksheet titled Story Elements 

homework: none

1) relisten to story
2) complete worksheet titled Popular campgrounds in the USA
3) complete worksheet titled Story Elements 

homework: none

1) relisten to story
2) answer worksheet titled "sequence of events"
3) Answer worksheet with class titled higher order thinking

homework: none

1) relisten to story
2) answer worksheet titled "sequence of events"
3) Answer worksheet with class titled higher order thinking

homework: none

1) relisten to story
2) answer worksheet titled "sequence of events"
3) Answer worksheet with class titled higher order thinking

homework: none

1) relisten to "Flat Stanley Goes Camping"
2) discuss story
3) complete the worksheet vocabulary match up
4) check worksheet with class
5) complete the worksheet ABC order and Noun /verb and check with class

homework: none

1) relisten to "Flat Stanley Goes Camping"
2) discuss story
3) complete the worksheet vocabulary match up
4) check worksheet with class
5) complete the worksheet ABC order and Noun /verb and check with class

homework: none

1) relisten to "Flat Stanley Goes Camping"
2) discuss story
3) complete the worksheet vocabulary match up
4) check worksheet with class
5) complete the worksheet ABC order and Noun /verb and check with class

homework: none

1) Listen to "Flat Stanley Goes Camping"
2) discuss the story with class/ teacher
3) complete the worksheet " Flat Stanley Goes Camping- Comprehension"  as a class
4) complete the worksheet "Flat Stanley "Who Said It" worksheet as a class

homework: none

1) Listen to "Flat Stanley Goes Camping"
2) discuss the story with class/ teacher
3) complete the worksheet " Flat Stanley Goes Camping- Comprehension"  as a class
4) complete the worksheet "Flat Stanley "Who Said It" worksheet as a class

homework: none

1) Listen to "Flat Stanley Goes Camping"
2) discuss the story with class/ teacher
3) complete the worksheet " Flat Stanley Goes Camping- Comprehension"  as a class
4) complete the worksheet "Flat Stanley "Who Said It" worksheet as a class

homework: none

Debate

Read/listen to pg 30-31
discuss with class and answer opinion writing chart

Read/listen to poem "My Grandma's House
discuss the main idea of poem with class 

Debate

Read/listen to pg 30-31
discuss with class and answer opinion writing chart

Read/listen to poem "My Grandma's House
discuss the main idea of poem with class 

Debate

Read/listen to pg 30-31
discuss with class and answer opinion writing chart

Read/listen to poem "My Grandma's House
discuss the main idea of poem with class 

"The Snake Haired Monster"
watch background builder
watch/listen to vocab slideshow
read the play as a class
answer comprehension questions and check 

homework: none

"The Snake Haired Monster"
watch background builder
watch/listen to vocab slideshow
read the play as a class
answer comprehension questions and check 

homework: none

"The Snake Haired Monster"
watch background builder
watch/listen to vocab slideshow
read the play as a class
answer comprehension questions and check 

homework: none

"Ready, Set, Race"

watch the video sports for everyone
watch the video wheelchair racer
listen to the story
answer comprehension questions and check

"Ready, Set, Race"

watch the video sports for everyone
watch the video wheelchair racer
listen to the story
answer comprehension questions and check

"Ready, Set, Race"

watch the video sports for everyone
watch the video wheelchair racer
listen to the story
answer comprehension questions and check

"Veena and the Variety show" 

Listen to the video about the author
watch/listen to the vocab slideshow
read the play "Veen and the Variety Show"
Answer comprehension questions

homework: none

"Veena and the Variety show" 

Listen to the video about the author
watch/listen to the vocab slideshow
read the play "Veen and the Variety Show"
Answer comprehension questions

homework: none

"Veena and the Variety show" 

Listen to the video about the author
watch/listen to the vocab slideshow
read the play "Veen and the Variety Show"
Answer comprehension questions

homework: none

Mini read/Writing a paragraph

Read "Is the Sun Smiling"

1)In your journal, write a short paragraph ( 5 sentences) explaining what the sun is and why it appears to be smiling. 
2)view background knowledge builder
3)review vocab slideshow
4)watch /listen to "Saving The Great White Monster" on pgs 4-9
5)watch "behind the scenes video 
6) answer comprehension questions and check with teacher 

homework: none

Mini read/Writing a paragraph

Read "Is the Sun Smiling"

1)In your journal, write a short paragraph ( 5 sentences) explaining what the sun is and why it appears to be smiling. 
2)view background knowledge builder
3)review vocab slideshow
4)watch /listen to "Saving The Great White Monster" on pgs 4-9
5)watch "behind the scenes video 
6) answer comprehension questions and check with teacher 

homework: none

Mini read/Writing a paragraph

Read "Is the Sun Smiling"

1)In your journal, write a short paragraph ( 5 sentences) explaining what the sun is and why it appears to be smiling. 
2)view background knowledge builder
3)review vocab slideshow
4)watch /listen to "Saving The Great White Monster" on pgs 4-9
5)watch "behind the scenes video 
6) answer comprehension questions and check with teacher 

homework: none

Test on Romona Quimby

Take AR test
HOMEWORK:


NONE

Test on Romona Quimby

Take AR test
HOMEWORK:


NONE

Ramona Quimby: Making Generalizations

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Ramona Quimby Comprehension Skill/Making
Generalizations Sheets p. 205-206 whole class on Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow 



HOMEWORK:


Written:  None
Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test Tomorrow
Reread: Ramona Quimby

Ramona Quimby: Making Generalizations

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Ramona Quimby Comprehension Skill/Making
Generalizations Sheets p. 205-206 whole class on Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow 



HOMEWORK:


Written:  None
Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test Tomorrow
Reread: Ramona Quimby

FIELD TRIP

FIELD TRIP

Ramona Quimby: Making Generalizations

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read/Listen to story on CD
3. Do Ramona's Diary Comprehension check wksht 204, Go over on Smartboard. Make sure students know to use this          sheet to study with for test. Make sure they know the name of the author of the story ( May want to add this as a note
    on worksheet to study .)
4. Assign vocabulary sentences for homework
HOMEWORK:
Written: Do Vocabulary Sentences

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Friday.
Reread: Ramona Quimby

Ramona Quimby: Making Generalizations

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read/Listen to story on CD
3. Do Ramona's Diary Comprehension check wksht 204, Go over on Smartboard. Make sure students know to use this          sheet to study with for test. Make sure they know the name of the author of the story ( May want to add this as a note
    on worksheet to study .)
4. Assign vocabulary sentences for homework
HOMEWORK:
Written: Do Vocabulary Sentences

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Friday.
Reread: Ramona Quimby

Take cold read comprehension quiz


Ramona Quimby: Making Generalizations

1. Introduce story and skill by reading The Fastest Cat on Earth in teacher book on page 367CC- 367DD.
2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:

1. ceaseless- not stopping; constant
2. companionable- friendly
3. discouraged- having little hope or     enthusiasm
4. dismal- gloomy; miserable
5. dreary- gloomy; bleak; dull
6. exhausted- very tired
7. pelting- beating against again and again
8. sullenly- in a bad-humored way; not happily; gloomily

3. Pass out Vocabulary sheets
4. Read story
5. Start making vocabulary notecards to study
6. Assign Homework: read, finish notecards 
 HOMEWORK:
Written: Finish vocabulary notecards, if not finished in class

Study vocabulary story for test on Friday.
Reread: Ramona Quimby

Take cold read comprehension quiz


Ramona Quimby: Making Generalizations

1. Introduce story and skill by reading The Fastest Cat on Earth in teacher book on page 367CC- 367DD.
2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:

1. ceaseless- not stopping; constant
2. companionable- friendly
3. discouraged- having little hope or     enthusiasm
4. dismal- gloomy; miserable
5. dreary- gloomy; bleak; dull
6. exhausted- very tired
7. pelting- beating against again and again
8. sullenly- in a bad-humored way; not happily; gloomily

3. Pass out Vocabulary sheets
4. Read story
5. Start making vocabulary notecards to study
6. Assign Homework: read, finish notecards 
 HOMEWORK:
Written: Finish vocabulary notecards, if not finished in class

Study vocabulary story for test on Friday.
Reread: Ramona Quimby

SPRING FLING


HOMEWORK:


NONE

SPRING FLING


HOMEWORK:


NONE

Final Book Test (wt. of 2)

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Final Book Test (wt. of 2)

HOMEWORK:

NONE

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3
 
Review for test  
take vocab test
watch the play Edward Tulane ( at end of day if you have time) 

HOMEWORK:
Stud chapter notes 
FINAL BOOK TEST TOMORROW
book report due May 1st 

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3
 
Review for test  
take vocab test
watch the play Edward Tulane ( at end of day if you have time) 

HOMEWORK:
Stud chapter notes 
FINAL BOOK TEST TOMORROW
book report due May 1st 

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3


Review vocab words for quiz tomorrow (wt. of one)
take quiz on chapters 15-27

HOMEWORK
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST THURSDAY
vocab test tomorrow!
book report due May 1st 

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3


Review vocab words for quiz tomorrow (wt. of one)
take quiz on chapters 15-27

HOMEWORK
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST THURSDAY
vocab test tomorrow!
book report due May 1st 

EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Review vocab words for quiz on April 26th
Review over comprehension packets and take as daily grade (wt of one) check for completion
Take AR quiz on Edward Tulane (wt of one)


HOMEWORK:
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter  in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST THURSDAY, vocab test Wednesday and daily quiz on chapters 15-27 tomorrow! 

book report due May 1st!

EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Review vocab words for quiz on April 26th
Review over comprehension packets and take as daily grade (wt of one) check for completion
Take AR quiz on Edward Tulane (wt of one)


HOMEWORK:
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter  in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST THURSDAY, vocab test Wednesday and daily quiz on chapters 15-27 tomorrow! 

book report due May 1st!

Review chapters read yesterday
Read chapters 25-27
Complete wksht titled Write your own opinion and the comprehension worksheet
The Write your own opinion worksheet will be graded ( taken as a daily grade in reading and English ) 

homework:
Tuesday take daily quiz on chapters 15-27
book test is 4/27
vocab test 4/26
book report May 1

Review chapters read yesterday
Read chapters 25-27
Complete wksht titled Write your own opinion and the comprehension worksheet
The Write your own opinion worksheet will be graded ( taken as a daily grade in reading and English ) 

homework:
Tuesday take daily quiz on chapters 15-27
book test is 4/27
vocab test 4/26
book report May 1

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2
Review vocab and chapters read yesterday
Read Chapters 22-24
complete comprehension questions for chapters 22-24 and asking and answering questions aloud wksht



HOMEWORK: study packet. book test is 4/27
vocab test is 4/26
book report May 1

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2
Review vocab and chapters read yesterday
Read Chapters 22-24
complete comprehension questions for chapters 22-24 and asking and answering questions aloud wksht



HOMEWORK: study packet. book test is 4/27
vocab test is 4/26
book report May 1

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2
review chapters read yesterday
Read Chapters 19-21
complete wkshts titled synonyms and antonyms
complete comprehension questions wksht for 19-21
Homework:

Written: 
none


Study:
, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27
vocab test 4/26
book report May 1

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2
review chapters read yesterday
Read Chapters 19-21
complete wkshts titled synonyms and antonyms
complete comprehension questions wksht for 19-21
Homework:

Written: 
none


Study:
, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27
vocab test 4/26
book report May 1

take quiz on chapters 1-14 ( wt. of 1)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2
Review Vocab words
Read Chapters 16-18
complete chapters 16-18 vocab questions worksheet 

Written:
complete compare and contrast worksheet 


Study:
 vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. 
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27
vocab test 4/26
book report due May 1

take quiz on chapters 1-14 ( wt. of 1)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2
Review Vocab words
Read Chapters 16-18
complete chapters 16-18 vocab questions worksheet 

Written:
complete compare and contrast worksheet 


Study:
 vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. 
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27
vocab test 4/26
book report due May 1

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2 Review vocab words
Review chapters 1-14 for quiz tomorrow!

read chapters 13-15
answer questions on syllables page and questions and vocab page

HOMEWORK:
study for quiz on chapters 1-14 tomorrow!

Written: none
Study:  vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27
Vocab test 4/26

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2 Review vocab words
Review chapters 1-14 for quiz tomorrow!

read chapters 13-15
answer questions on syllables page and questions and vocab page

HOMEWORK:
study for quiz on chapters 1-14 tomorrow!

Written: none
Study:  vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27
Vocab test 4/26

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1

Take daily quiz next Tuesday Chapters 1-14

Read Chapters 10-12
(All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading grade at the end of the book- 1 grade wt of 1)
Complete sequencing page and questions and vocab page for chapters 10-12


HOMEWORK:
Written: none
Study: packet each night

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1

Take daily quiz next Tuesday Chapters 1-14

Read Chapters 10-12

Complete sequencing page and questions and vocab page for chapters 10-12


HOMEWORK:
Written: none
Study: packet each night

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1
Read Chapters 7-9

Answer questions in book packet for chapters 7-9 and the questions and vocab page

HOMEWORK:
Complete the context clues page for chapters 7-9

Written: none


Study: chapter quiz on lessons 1-9 tomorrow (daily grade)
.FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1
Read Chapters 7-9

Answer questions in book packet for chapters 7-9 and the questions and vocab page

HOMEWORK:
Complete the context clues page for chapters 7-9

Written: none



.FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1  
Read Chapters 4-6  

Answer questions for chapters 4-6 and questions and vocab section

 (All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading grade at the end of the book for- 1 grade wt of 1)






HOMEWORK:
Written: none

Study:book packet and vocabulary notes in book packet every night.
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1  
Read Chapters 4-6  

Answer questions for chapters 4-6 and questions and vocab section







HOMEWORK:
Written: none

Study:book packet and vocabulary notes in book packet every night.
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1 
Pass out Books and Book Packets 
Pass out vocabulary list: Give class
Several days to get them done (due 
Friday ) for grade wt 1

Read Chapters 1-3 
Answer questions for 1-3 and questions and vocab section of packet
(All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading daily grade at the end of the book
HOMEWORK:
Written: Chapters 1-3 characters page (How Edward Looks, feels, and how others feel toward Edward)
Study: reading packet each day and  vocabulary every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1 
Pass out Books and Book Packets 
Pass out vocabulary list: Give class
Several days to get them done (due 
Friday ) for grade wt 1

Read Chapters 1-3 
Answer questions for 1-3 and questions and vocab section of packet

HOMEWORK:
Written: Chapters 1-3 characters page (How Edward Looks, feels, and how others feel toward Edward)
assign t shirt book report due May 1
Study: reading packet each day and  vocabulary every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/27

NO SCHOOL- GOOD FRIDAY

NO SCHOOL- GOOD FRIDAY

Students will read Into the Amazon and Would You Eat Bugs?
Students will write in their journal which one is their favorite article and three things they learned about the article.

EASTER PARTY

Students will read Into the Amazon and Would You Eat Bugs?
Students will write in their journal which one is their favorite article and three things they learned about the article.

EASTER PARTY

Read Aloud Play
Puffin Protectors
View vocab slideshow
Watch video about Puffins
read play
answer questions

Read Aloud Play
Puffin Protectors
View vocab slideshow
Watch video about Puffins
read play
answer questions

How a Character Changes
Susie the Soccer Star
Watch about the Auther
Watch about the Illustrator
view vocab slideshow
read/listen to story and follow along in magazine.
answer reading comprehension  questions

How a Character Changes
Susie the Soccer Star
Watch about the Auther
Watch about the Illustrator
view vocab slideshow
read/listen to story and follow along in magazine.
answer reading comprehension  questions

Take reading comprehension quiz 

Cause and Effect
Vanished
watch background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen/read story from magazine
answer and check comprehension questions

Take reading comprehension quiz 

Cause and Effect
Vanished
watch background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen/read story from magazine
answer and check comprehension questions

AR test

Journaling




HOMEWORK:
NONE

AR test

Journaling




HOMEWORK:
NONE

Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella : Identifying Fairytales TEST


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella : Identifying Fairytales TEST


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella : Identifying Fairytales

1  Review Vocabulary Words:
 1.folktale - a traditional story handed down by people of a country or region from 1 generation to the next
 2.fairy - a tiny imaginary being in human form who has magical powers
 3. hero -the main male character in a story, poem, or play
 4. heroine - the main female character in a story, poem, or play
 5. culture - the customs, beliers, and ways of living that belong to a people

2. Reread stories/Listen to audio

3. Do Fairy Tale Chart Graphic Organizer page together
4. Review for test tomorrow


HOMEWORK:
Study Elements of a Fairy Tale List
Study vocabulary and worksheets for test TOMORROW

Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella : Identifying Fairytales

1  Review Vocabulary Words:
 1.folktale - a traditional story handed down by people of a country or region from 1 generation to the next
 2.fairy - a tiny imaginary being in human form who has magical powers
 3. hero -the main male character in a story, poem, or play
 4. heroine - the main female character in a story, poem, or play
 5. culture - the customs, beliers, and ways of living that belong to a people

2. Reread stories/Listen to audio

3. Do Fairy Tale Chart Graphic Organizer page together
4. Review for test tomorrow


HOMEWORK:
Study Elements of a Fairy Tale List
Study vocabulary and worksheets for test TOMORROW

Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella : Identifying Fairytales


1  Review Vocabulary Words:
 1.folktale - a traditional story handed down by people of a country or region from 1 generation to the next
 2.fairy - a tiny imaginary being in human form who has magical powers
 3. hero -the main male character in a story, poem, or play
 4. heroine - the main female character in a story, poem, or play
 5. culture - the customs, beliers, and ways of living that belong to a people

2. Reread stories/Listen to audio
3. Do Compare stories Venn Diagram with Students (make sure they know this will be on test)
4. Watch Parts of A Fairy Tale Video/Do  Identifying Fairy Tale Elements Chart sheet with students


HOMEWORK:

Read: Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella
Study Elements of a Fairy Tale List
Study vocabulary and worksheets for test on Thursday.
Write sentences using vocabulary words

Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella : Identifying Fairytales


1  Review Vocabulary Words:
 1.folktale - a traditional story handed down by people of a country or region from 1 generation to the next
 2.fairy - a tiny imaginary being in human form who has magical powers
 3. hero -the main male character in a story, poem, or play
 4. heroine - the main female character in a story, poem, or play
 5. culture - the customs, beliers, and ways of living that belong to a people

2. Reread stories/Listen to audio
3. Do Compare stories Venn Diagram with Students (make sure they know this will be on test)
4. Watch Parts of A Fairy Tale Video/Do  Identifying Fairy Tale Elements Chart sheet with students


HOMEWORK:

Read: Yeh-Shen Cinderella/Cinderella
Study Elements of a Fairy Tale List
Study vocabulary and worksheets for test on Thursday.
Write sentences using vocabulary words

Take cold read/listening skill test

Yeh - Shen Cinderella/ Cinderella :Identifying Fairytales


1. Introduce new vocabulary.


 Vocabulary Words: (Pass out Vocabulary Sheets)
 1.folktale - a traditional story handed down by people of a country or region from 1 generation to the next
 2.fairy - a tiny imaginary being in human form who has magical powers
 3. hero -the main male character in a story, poem, or play
 4. heroine - the main female character in a story, poem, or play
 5. culture - the customs, beliers, and ways of living that belong to a people

2. Read story
3. Make vocabulary study cards
4. Finish study cards for homework if not finished in class 


HOMEWORK:

Read: Yeh-Shen Cinderella
Finish vocabulary study cards if not finished in class.
Study Elements of a Fairy Tale List
Start studying vocabulary for test on Thursday.

Take cold read/listening skill test

Yeh - Shen Cinderella/ Cinderella :Identifying Fairytales


1. Introduce new vocabulary.


 Vocabulary Words: (Pass out Vocabulary Sheets)
 1.folktale - a traditional story handed down by people of a country or region from 1 generation to the next
 2.fairy - a tiny imaginary being in human form who has magical powers
 3. hero -the main male character in a story, poem, or play
 4. heroine - the main female character in a story, poem, or play
 5. culture - the customs, beliers, and ways of living that belong to a people

2. Read story
3. Make vocabulary study cards
4. Finish study cards for homework if not finished in class 


HOMEWORK:

Read: Yeh-Shen Cinderella
Finish vocabulary study cards if not finished in class.
Study Elements of a Fairy Tale List
Start studying vocabulary for test on Thursday.

AR testing
Journaling 
HOMEWORK:
NONE

AR testing
Journaling 
HOMEWORK:
NONE

Pepita Talks Twice Test


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Pepita Talks Twice Test


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Pepita Talks Twice: Author's Purpose
1. Review vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. Spanish - the language of Spain, Mexico, and most of Central America and South America
2. salsa - a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
3. tamales - a steamed corn husk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and
cornmeal
4. enchiladas - a tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with a spicy tomato sauce
5. language - spoken or written human speech
6. tacos - a tortilla that is folded around a filling, such as ground meat or cheese
7. tortilla - a round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill

2. Read story/listen to audio
3. Do A Homework Problem worksheet on problem solving on Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary and worksheets for test Tomorrow.

Pepita Talks Twice: Author's Purpose
1. Review vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. Spanish - the language of Spain, Mexico, and most of Central America and South America
2. salsa - a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
3. tamales - a steamed corn husk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and
cornmeal
4. enchiladas - a tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with a spicy tomato sauce
5. language - spoken or written human speech
6. tacos - a tortilla that is folded around a filling, such as ground meat or cheese
7. tortilla - a round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill

2. Read story/listen to audio
3. Do A Homework Problem worksheet on problem solving on Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary and worksheets for test Tomorrow.

Pepita Talks Twice: Author's Purpose
1. Review vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. Spanish - the language of Spain, Mexico, and most of Central America and South America
2. salsa - a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
3. tamales - a steamed corn husk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and
cornmeal
4. enchiladas - a tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with a spicy tomato sauce
5. language - spoken or written human speech
6. tacos - a tortilla that is folded around a filling, such as ground meat or cheese
7. tortilla - a round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill

2. Read story/listen to audio
3. Do What Happened? worksheet on story comprehension
4. Assign homework: write sentences using vocabulary words ( Homework grade wt of 1)

HOMEWORK:

Read: Pepita Talks Twice
Study vocabulary and worksheets for test on Thursday.
Write sentences using vocabulary words

Pepita Talks Twice: Author's Purpose
1. Review vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. Spanish - the language of Spain, Mexico, and most of Central America and South America
2. salsa - a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
3. tamales - a steamed corn husk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and
cornmeal
4. enchiladas - a tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with a spicy tomato sauce
5. language - spoken or written human speech
6. tacos - a tortilla that is folded around a filling, such as ground meat or cheese
7. tortilla - a round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill

2. Read story/listen to audio
3. Do What Happened? worksheet on story comprehension
4. Assign homework: write sentences using vocabulary words ( Homework grade wt of 1)

HOMEWORK:

Read: Pepita Talks Twice
Study vocabulary and worksheets for test on Thursday.
Write sentences using vocabulary words

Cold Read/Listening skill test

Pepita Talks Twice: Author's Purpose
1. Introduce new vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words: (Pass out Vocabulary Sheets)
1. Spanish - the language of Spain, Mexico, and most of Central America and South America
2. salsa - a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
3. tamales - a steamed corn husk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and
cornmeal
4. enchiladas - a tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with a spicy tomato sauce
5. language - spoken or written human speech
6. tacos - a tortilla that is folded around a filling, such as ground meat or cheese
7. tortilla - a round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill

2. Read story
3. Make vocabulary study cards
4. Finish study cards for homework if not finished in class (Daily work grade wt of 1)

HOMEWORK:

Read: Pepita Talks Twice
Finish vocabulary study cards if not finished in class.
Start studying vocabulary for test on Thursday.

Cold Read/Listening skill test

Pepita Talks Twice: Author's Purpose
1. Introduce new vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words: (Pass out Vocabulary Sheets)
1. Spanish - the language of Spain, Mexico, and most of Central America and South America
2. salsa - a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
3. tamales - a steamed corn husk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and
cornmeal
4. enchiladas - a tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with a spicy tomato sauce
5. language - spoken or written human speech
6. tacos - a tortilla that is folded around a filling, such as ground meat or cheese
7. tortilla - a round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill

2. Read story
3. Make vocabulary study cards
4. Finish study cards for homework if not finished in class (Daily work grade wt of 1)

HOMEWORK:

Read: Pepita Talks Twice
Finish vocabulary study cards if not finished in class.
Start studying vocabulary for test on Thursday.

Achievement Tests

Listen to the One and Only Bob
parts 11-15

Take AR quiz (not graded)

Achievement test

Listen to the "One and Only Bob" 
Parts 6-10

Achievement test

Listen to the "One and Only Bob"
Parts 1-5

AR test on Yummi and Halomini 

journal writing 

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Test


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Skill: Predicting Outcomes

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read/ Listen to story on CD
3. Do Other Outcomes wksht, whole class on smartboard 
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Skill: Predicting Outcomes
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read/Listen to story on CD
3. Do Finish the Letter Comprehension Skill Sheet wksht p.107 whole class on Smartboard
4. Make sure you go over the questions that will be on test- maybe have them make some notes on back of
    worksheet

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Write sentences using vocabulary words.

Study:
Study vocabulary and worksheets from class each day for test on Thursday.

Take listening/cold read test


Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Skill: Predicting Outcomes
1. Introduce story and skill by reading Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure in teacher book on page 185S-
    185T
2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:
1. bustling- full of activity; busy
2. custom- something that the members of a group usually do
3. foreigners-people from different countries or places
4. passport- a government document that gives a person permission to travel to foreign countries
5. sightseeing- the act of touring interesting places
6. skyscraper-very tall buildings
7. vendor- a person who sells something


3. Listen to story on CD/ Read along with in book
4. Start making vocabulary note cards /Finish for homework

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Finish vocabulary notecards if not finished in class.

Study:
Reread Yunmi and Halmoni's Trip in reading book
Vocabulary and worksheets from class each day for test on Thursday.

Read Aloud

The Girl and The Cheeno

1) view vocab slideshow
2) read/act out play with class 
3)answer comprehension questions

homework: none

Time Machine (non fiction)

1)watch meet a scientist video 
2)watch avalanche dogs video 
3)listen/read story in magazine
4) answer comprehension questions 

homework: none

Fiction

1) view vocab slideshow
2)listen to story. follow along in magazine. 
3) answer comprehension questions 

TAKE COLD READ/LISTENING COMPREHNSION SKILL TEST 
Nonfiction

The Man Who Has Saved Millions

1) watch video on building background
2)watch vocab slideshow
3)listen/watch read aloud and follow along in magazine

homework: none

Presidents Day

Watch The One and Only Ivan movie 

The One and Only Ivan
TEST (wt. of 2)

The One and Only Ivan
AR Test for a daily grade
Complete “My Book Review” to turn in for a daily grade
Review for TEST tomorrow ( use “Jeopardy” powerpoint game)
also MC review available in the link at bottom 


HOMEWORK:

Study for test tomorrow.

The One and Only Ivan
Author’s Purpose and themes
The One and Only Ivan is a fiction story - it did not really happen. It is based on a true story- there really is an Ivan and he really did live in a mall. Meet the real Ivan! Watch the following videos: https://zooatlanta.org/animal-legend/ivan/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjdhcn0oI0M

Discuss author’s purpose. Why do you think that the author wrote this story? What was the main message of the story?
Complete Author’s Purpose page in book packet together.

Use “Jeopardy” powerpoint game to review story

HOMEWORK:

Study for test Thursday 
AR test is Wednesday 

The One and Only Ivan
Today’s reading: Chapters 112-153 pages 238-300

1.Read pages 238-244 and discuss/complete book study page titled “The Box”.
2.Read pages 245-300. Complete book study packet pages titled “Sequencing Events” and “Text-based Question

HOMEWORK:

Study for test Thursday
AR Test is Wednesday 

The One and Only Ivan
Today’s Reading: Chapters 90-111 pages 193-237’

1. Read pages 193-237.
2. Complete book packet pages titled “Ivan’s Billboard” and “ Mack vs. Protesters”. If time allows, let class discuss/debate their opinion after completing Mack vs. Protesters page.

HOMEWORK:

Study for test 2/16

AR test 2/15

The One and Only Ivan

Today’s Reading: Chapters 69-89 pages 147-192

1. Read pages 147-156. Complete book packet page titled “Mack and Ruby”.
2. Read pages 157-165. Discuss that characters and their feelings often change during a story. Discuss
why Ivan is changing and why it is an important event signaling his changing feelings when he says, “And
it’s not a domain. It’s a cage.”
3. Read pages 166-192. Complete book packet pages titled “Ivan’s Idea” and “Ivan’s Paintings”.

HOMEWORK:

NONE
AR TEST ON BOOK FOR DAILY GRADE- THURSDAY 2/15
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 2/16

The One and Only Ivan

Today’s Reading: Chapters 42-68 pages 90-146

1. Use Summarizing smartboard lesson to quickly review summarizing skill before reading today.
2.Read pages 90-108 and pause to summarize Ruby’s story on book packet page titled “Elephant Jokes”.
3. Read pages 109-120. Complete book packet page titled “Worrying about Stella”.
4. Read pages 121-129 and complete book packet page titled “The Perfect Life- Summarizing”
5. Read pages 130-146. Complete book packet page titled “Life as a Human XXXX”.

HOMEWORK:

Review pages read in class.
Complete any daily assigned book packet pages not finished in class.
AR TEST ON BOOK FOR DAILY GRADE- THURSDAY 2/15
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 2/16

The One and Only Ivan
Today’s Reading: Chapters 24-41 pages 46-89

1.Quickly review characters in the story and discuss what we have learned about each of them so far. Watch the following videos and discuss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgFpWoG5IXw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTzv5YUbEEg

2. Discuss types of figurative language using smart board lesson. Quickly skim chapters 16-23 from yesterday to find some examples together to record on worksheet. As we read today, encourage students to look for examples of similes and other forms of figurative language. Continue to record similes found in today’s reading on worksheet.
3. Read pages 46-89 (ch. 24-41). Complete the pages in the book study packet titled “Jambo” and “Ruby”.

HOMEWORK:

Review pages read in class.
Complete any daily assigned book packet pages not finished in class.
AR TEST ON BOOK FOR DAILY GRADE- THURSDAY 2/15
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 2/16

The One and Only Ivan

Today’s reading: Chapters 1-23 pages 1-45
1.Before reading, allow students to complete “quickwrite journal entry” in their journals answering the question: Have you ever seen a gorilla in real life? What do you know (or think you know) about them?
As they are writing, pass out books, book marks, and book study packets for The One and Only Ivan.
2. Discuss vocabulary words and definitions from glossary at the beginning of the book.
3. Read pages 1-22 (ch. 1-11) Complete book study packet pages titled Ivan-About the Character and Ivan-Setting.
4. Read pages 23-45 (ch. 12-23) Complete book study packet pages titled “Pages 21-26 Text based Questions”, “Stella” and “Bob”.

HOMEWORK:

Review pages read in class.
Complete any daily assigned book packet pages not finished in class.
AR TEST ON BOOK FOR DAILY GRADE- THURSDAY 2/15
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 2/16

AR TEST

Journaling

hwk: none

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify

Test on Alejandro’s Gift wt of 2
HOMEWORK:

None

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen/read story on CD/class read
3. Do Story Elements Sheet whole class on
    Smartboard.  Have students use this to help 
    study for test.
HOMEWORK:
Written:
None

Study:
vocabulary, and any worksheets from class on story for test Thursday

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to / Read story on CD
3. Do compare and contrast wksht p. 54 whole  class
4. Remind students need to know animals for test
5.  Assign sentences using vocab. for HWK


HOMEWORK:
Written:  vocabulary sentences

Study :
vocabulary, and any worksheets from class on  story for test Thursday

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify

* TAKE LISTENING SKILLS/COLD READ
1. Introduce New Vocab:
cherished- well loved
companion-friend
drudgery- hard, boring, or unpleasant work
dwellers- people or animals who live in a place
furrows- long, narrow grooves cut in the ground
refresh- to make like new again
shunned- avoided on purpose

2.Go over vocabulary words
3. Read story in book
4. Start making vocabulary note cards to study with
5. Finish note cards for homework if not finished in class

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Finish vocabulary note cards if not finished in class.

Study :
vocabulary each night for test on Thursday.
Reread: Alejandro's Gift

AR TEST/Two days in May 

Journaling

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Take test on Two Days In May

HOMEWORK:
none

Two Days in May Skill: Making Judgments
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Making Judgments wksht p. 41-42   whole class on Smartboard


HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary, and any worksheets from class on story for Test Friday

Two Days in May 
1. Review vocab words
2. reread/listen to story.
3.complete wksht pg 40 with class
4.Assign Homework: write sentences with vocab words (taken as a daily grade)
HOMEWORK:
Written:  write sentences with vocab words due tomorrow for daily grade
Study: Test Friday

TAKE COLD READ

Two Days in May Skill: Making Judgments
1. Introduce story and skill by reading Should You Help Baby Animals? in teacher book on page 69CC- 69DD.
2. Introduce new vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words:
1. appreciate- to enjoy and understand
2. grazing- to feed on growing plants
3. population- the total number of plants, animals, or people living in a certain place
4. starve- to suffer or die from lack of food
5. surroundings - on all sides of
6. territory- an area of land; region
7. wander- to move from place to place without a special purpose

3. Pass out Vocabulary Lists

4. Listen to story on CD/ Read along with in book

5. Start making vocabulary note cards to study

HOMEWORK:
Written: finish making vocabulary notecards if not finished in class; Study vocab- test is Thursday

STORYWORKS
watch video titled "A History of Pets"
introduce vocab words with video slideshow.
Read/Listen to story titled "The Story of AWWW"
Answer comprehension questions.

STORYWORKS
Build background for "Wrong Way Roy".
Watch video titled "football Through Time".
Introduce vocab words with a slideshow.
Listen/Read "Wrong Way Roy".
answer comprehension questions for story and check answers.

STORYWORKS

build background knowledge by showing vocab slideshow.
Read/Listen to story "our Spot".
students complete comprehension wksht.
check comprehension wksht

STORYWORKSIntroduce vocab for "Escape from the Ice"View vocab slideshow
watch video to build background knowledge
read story with class
answer comprehension questions independently and then check with class

MLK day NO SCHOOL

AR TESTING/reading time

Writing/journaling 

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Nights of the Pufflings Test


HOMEWORK:

NONE

Nights of the Pufflings Skill: Fact or Opinion

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Fact or Opinion Comprhension Skill Sheet wksht p.6-7
whole class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:

Read :Nights of the Pufflings in reading book
Study vocabulary notecards, Author Sheet, Nights of the Pufflings worksheets from class for test tomorrow

Nights of the Pufflings Skill: Fact or Opinion

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Puffling Fact Chart wksht p. 4, and The Problem with Pufflings wksht p. 5, whole class on smartboard
4. Assign Homework- write sentences using vocabulary words

HOMEWORK:

Read :Nights of the Pufflings in reading book
Study vocabulary notecards, Author Sheet, Nights of the Pufflings worksheets from class for test Thursday

Written: Write sentences using vocabulary words

1. take listening/cold read test (wt. of 1)

Nights of the Pufflings Skill: Fact or Opinion

1. Introduce story and skill by reading Puffins, Clowns of the Sea
in the teacher book on page 15A-15B.

2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:

1. ashore- on or to the shore
2. burrows- holes or tunnels small animals use as an underground nest
3. instinctively- acting on an inner feeling that is not learned
4. stranded- in a difficult or helpless position
5. launching- sending forcefully upwards like a rocket
6. uninhabited- having no people living there
7. venture- to do something in spite of risk

3. Pass out Vocabulary Lists

4. Listen to story on CD/ Read along with in book

5. Start making vocabulary notecards to study

6. Pass out Author Sheet for them to study

7. Assign Homework: read, finish notecards, study author sheet

HOMEWORK:

Read :Nights of the Pufflings in reading book

Written: finish making vocabulary notecards if not finished in class to study with for test Thursday..

Take a cold read/listening skills test 
1.relisten to the story. 
2.talk about William Shakespeare and watch video about him. 
3. using ipads or chromebooks, students will research William Shakespeare using teacher guided questions.
4. This will be taken for a daily grade. 

Where was Shakespeare born? 
Interesting facts about his childhood. 
Interesting facts about his adult life. 
What was the name of the theater where most of his plays were performed? 
How was it different than most
theaters today? 
Interesting facts about his plays.

1. Relisten to Romoew and Drooliet.
2. Write the following on chart paper:
How could we help the characters in Romeow and Drooliet resolve the conflict?
3.Ask students to recall Romeow and Drooliet.
What was the conflict in the story? (The Filinis and Barkers didn’t like each other) 
4.Why didn’t they like each other? (We don’t really know – dogs and cats don’t get along) 5.Present the following question to students. Allow them to work with a group to come up with
3 possible answers. 
6.How could we help the characters to resolve this conflict?
Discuss student responses and how this suggestion would help the characters resolve
the conflict. List on chart paper 
Point out to students that story characters aren’t the only ones who have to resolve conflicts.
Ask students to think about their reaction when someone makes them angry. Write responses
on chart paper. 
Go through the list and put a green star next to a healthy or positive response, and a red star
next to a not so healthy response. Discuss. 
7.Ask students what are some conflicts that are a problem in their daily lives. Write responses on chart paper.
8.Journal Write: What makes you angry and how do you often deal with it? Come up with one
way that you could deal with your anger in a healthier way and resolve the conflict peacefully.

Homework: none

1. Listen to/watch Romeow and Drooliet on Storyline online.
2.Discuss with students what the theme of this story is.
3.Students will write a narrative account of the story in the form of a play using the common elements
found in a script and grade appropriate sentence structure and spelling.
4.Template for writing a script – 1 per student group
5.Next, show an example of a story written as a play on the smart board.
6.Discuss the difference between writing a story as a narrative and writing it as a play.
Show students an example of a play. Explain the terms used in writing a script: Cast of Characters,
Stage Directions, Scene, Act, Dialog, etc. 
7.Tell students that they are going to write Romeow and Drooliet in the form of a play.
Divide the students into groups to write specific acts and scenes. 
8.Have students use the Script Template to write their act. 
9.Students perform their portion of the play for the class.

homework: none

take whole book test- wt. of 2
take AR test- (record grade in grade book)

HALF DAY

Because of Winn Dixie 
1) take vocab quiz
2) take quiz on chapters 15-26 (may use your book)
3) complete pg 40 in your packet 
4) take packet for a daily grade (wt of 1)
5) review for test tomorrow!

Homework: Study for whole book test tomorrow! (wt of 2)

Because of Winn Dixie 
1) Review Chapters that we read yesterday
2) review for vocab test tomorrow 
3) read chapters 25 -26 today.
4) answer questions pgs 34-37
5) if time allows complete pgs 38-39

homework: 10 vocab sentences due tomorrow for a daily grade ( write them on notebook paper)
Vocab test tomorrow on all words
Book test Friday

Because of Winn Dixie 
1)Review Chapters 19 and 20
2)Review vocab words 
3)Read/listen to chapters 21 and 22
4) Answer questions on pages 28-30
5)Read/listen to chapters 23-24
6)answer questions on pg 30-33

Homework: 10 sentences with vocab words due Thursday for hwk daily grade 
vocab test dec 15
whole book test dec 16

Because of Winn Dixie 
1) review chapters 17 and 18
2) review vocab words
3) read chapters 19 and 20.
4) answer questions for chapters 19 and 20 pg 24-27

Homework: due THURSDAY Choose ten vocab words and write a sentence with each word (will be graded)
Vocab test is Dec 15
Book test is Dec 16

Because of Winn Dixie 
1. take quiz on chapters 7-14 
2. review chapters 15-16
3. Read / listen to chapters 17 and 18
4. Answer questions in packet on pages 22-24

Homework: review chapters 17 and 18

Because of Winn Dixie 
1. Review chapters 13- 14 and vocab
2. Read/ listen to chapters 15 and 16
3.Answer questions on pg 20-21

Homework: review chapters 15-16 and vocab
Quiz tomorrow on chapters 7-14 ( use your book)
Dec. 15 vocab test
Dec 16 whole book test

Because of Winn Dixie
1. Review vocab and chapters 11 and 12
2. read/ listen to chapters 13 and 14
3. answer questions in study packet pgs 18-19

Homework: review chapters 13-14 and vocab
Quiz Friday on Chapters 7-14 (use book)
Dec. 15 vocab test
Dec. 16 whole book test

Because of Winn Dixie 
1. review vocab and chapters 9and 10 from yesterday
2. read / listen to chapters 11 and 12. 
3. answer questions for these chapters in study packet on pages 15 - 17

Homework: review vocab and chapters 11 and 12
Friday will take quiz on chapters 7-14 (can use book)
Dec. 15 vocab test
Dec. 16 whole book test

Because of Winn Dixie 
1.Review chapters 1-8
2. Review vocab words
3. Read/ listen to chapters 9 and 10
4. Answer questions for chapters 9 and 10 on pages bottom of pg 13- top pf pg 15

Homework: review vocab words and review chapters 9 and 10
Quiz Friday on chapters 7-14 (may use book)
Whole book test Dec. 16
Vocab test Dec. 15

No School- Christmas Parade

1. Review for quiz on chapters 1-6
2. take quiz
3. read/ listen to chapters 7 and 8
4. answers questions on page bottom of 11 - top of pg 13.
5. make vocab notecards contd. if not already finished 
6. Take note cards as daily grade (wt. of 1) should have a total of 24
homework: review chapters 7 and 8
Whole book test is Dec. 16
vocab test dec. 15

Because of Winn Dixie 
1. review vocab
2. review chapters 1-4 
3. listen or read chapters 5 and 6
4. answer question for 5 and 6 on pages 9 - the top of pg 11
5. make vocab notecards if not finished already 
6. quiz tomorrow on chapters 1-6

Homework: 
study chapters 5-6 and review chapters 1-4 for a daily grade tomorrow on chapters 1-6 ( may use their book)
Vocab test Dec. 15
Whole book test Dec. 16

Because of Winn Dixie 
1.Review vocab
2.Review chapters 1 and 2
3.Read/listen to chapters 3 and 4 
4.make vocab notecards for vocab (contd.)
5.Answer questions for chapters 3 and 4 on pages bottom of 6 - the top of pg 9

homework: review chapters 3 and 4
study vocab
Whole book test Dec. 16
Thursday quiz on chapters 1-6 ( May use book )
Vocab test on Dec. 15

Because of Winn Dixie
Introduce BC of Winn Dixie
1.pass out books and have students predict what book will be about by looking at the cover
2.Handout Novel study packet
3. complete the before reading section on the first page
4.introduce vocab (hand out typed sheet) for the story make flash cards throughout this week
5.Read / listen to chapters (teachers' choice) for chapters one and two.
6. Answer questions for Chapters one and two pgs 2-the top of pg 6

Homework: review chapters one and two begin studying vocab 
Whole book test on Dec. 16
Quiz on chapters 1-6 Thursday (wt of 1) they may use their books to help them
Vocab test Dec. 15

Take AR on Raising Dragons
AR reading/testing time
Journal writing topic:

If you were in charge of field trips, where
would you take our class? Explain your reasons for this choice
and how it would be educational for all students in our class.




HOMEWORK:

NONE

Raising Dragons TEST

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Raising Dragons Skill: Drawing Conclusions

1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Do Conclusions Chart worksheet page 231. Go over
    on Smart Board whole class .
4. Review for test tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary for test tomorrow.
Study Fantasy sheet.
Study Comprehension worksheet.

Written: None

Raising Dragons Skill: Drawing Conclusions

1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Introduce and go over Elements of Fantasy with class ( video). Pass out Fantasy Chart to each student. Fill out/
    work on Smart Board whole class Make sure they know this will be on test! Must also know that the
    genre is FANTASY
4. Do worksheet p. 232 Comprehension Check together whole class on Smartboard. Make sure they study
    this for test also.
5. Assign homework: Write sentences using vocabulary words

HOMEWORK:

Read: Raising Dragons
Study vocabulary for test on Thursday.
Study Fantasy sheet. Study Comprehension worksheet.

Written: Write sentences using vocabulary words

TAKE COLD READ/ LISTENING SKILLS TEST
Raising Dragons Skill: Drawing Conclusions

1. Introduce story and skill by reading Salt on a
   Bird's Tail: A Swedish Fairy Tale

2. Introduce new vocabulary. Vocabulary Words:
    1. harvested- picked or gathered
    2. chores- small jobs usually done on a regular
        schedule
    3. appetite- a strong desire for food; hunger
    4. hitched- fastened an animal to a piece of
        farm equipment
    5. plow- to turn over dirt, often in long rows, so
        that seed can be planted
    6. sown- scattered or planted
    7. tended- took care of
    8. atlas- a book of maps

3. Pass out Vocabulary Lists/Start working on
    writing down in notebook/ or vocab cards
4. Read/Listen to story on CD

HOMEWORK:

Read: Raising Dragons
Start studying vocabulary for test on Thursday

Written: None

Take AR on Mysterious Giant of Barletta
AR reading/testing time
Journal writing topic

: What is your favorite holiday of the year?
Why is it your favorite? Describe what you do on that special
day. 

HOMEWORK:

NONE

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta TEST wt. of 2

HOMEWORK:

NONE

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta Skill: Following Directions
1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Do Action Plan for Problem Solving worksheet on following directions on Smart Board whole class

HOMEWORK:

Study:
Read Story
Study vocabulary for test tomorrow
Study worksheets for test tomorrow

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta Skill: Following Directions

1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Do Comprehension check Remember
    the Details page on Smart Board whole
    class
4. Assign sentences using vocab for HW

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Write Words Using Vocabulary words

Study:
Read Story
Study vocabulary/worksheet from class for test Thursday

TAKE LISTENING SKILLS/COLD READ TEST

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta Skill: Following Directions

1. Introduce story and skill by reading The Bones Brothers and the Frozen Fence.

2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:

1. giant - a huge, very strong, imaginary creature that looks like a human being.
2. mysterious - very hard to explain or understand
3. pedestal - a base or support, as for a column or statue
4. statue - an image, often of a person or an animal, made out of something solid, such as stone or metal
5. square - an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet.
6. weakling -a person or animal without strength or power

3. Pass out Vocabulary Lists/Make vocabulary study cards
4. Read/Listen to story on CD

HOMEWORK:

Read: Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Start studying vocabulary for test on Thursday

Journal writing prompt 
If you could buy anything for your classroom, what would you buy and why? How would it make your classroom an even better place to be?
AR tests if you didnt take it yesterday on Dogzilla .
Also use this time to read library books and take AR. 

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

Test on Dogzilla.
AR test on story

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

1. Check HW sentences for grade wt. of 1
2. Review vocabulary words.
3. Review story.
4. Do worksheet pages 198-199. Read the
    story on page 198, A Real Fantasy. Fill in
    chart on page 199 whole class. Fill in on
    Smartboard.

HOMEWORK:
Written:
None

Study:
Reread story
Study Fantasy/Realism sheet
Study vocabulary for test Tomorrow.

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Do worksheet 196 , Fantasy and Realism
    Chart whole class. Fill in on Smartboard.
   (Make sure they study this for test)
4. Assign vocab. Sentences for HW

HOMEWORK:
Written:

Write sentences using vocabulary words

Study:

Study Fantasy/Realism sheet
Study vocabulary for test on Thursday.

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism
1. Introduce story and skill by reading Cows From Outerspace on p 307A teacher wkbk.

2. Introduce new vocabulary.

1. colossal- very big; enormous

2. monstrous-very big; enormous

3. tremendous- very big; enormous

4. creature- a living being; especially an
    animal

5. heroic- very brave or daring

6. horrifying- causing much fear

7. terrifying- causing much fear

3. Listen to Read Aloud/ Follow along in book
    for Dogzilla.

4. Make vocab Notecards

*Take listening skills/cold read test

HOMEWORK:

Written:

None

Study:

Read Story
Study vocabulary for test on Thursday.

Vocabulary TEST - Chocolate Fever - Weight of 1
Chocolate Fever Party- watch Chocolate Fever

Chocolate Fever TEST of Book - Chocolate Fever - Weight 2
Review vocabulary for test tomorrow using smart board review game

HOMEWORK:

STUDY for Chocolate Fever vocabulary TEST tomorrow!

Chocolate Fever REVIEW
1. Use cause/effect and fact/opinion worksheets to review
2. Complete story map worksheet for Chocolate Fever
3. Review vocabulary using smart board Whack a Mole review game lesson


HOMEWORK:

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- TOMORROW
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

Chocolate Fever REVIEW
**Turn in study guide booklets for a daily grade/return to students to use to study for test after completion
grade recorded Wt of 1
1. Review vocabulary words. Have children play the vocabulary review game on the words from Chocolate
Fever.
2. Take AR test on Chocolate Fever- record score as a daily grade wt of 1
3. Use Chocolate Fever writing activity smart board lesson to give instructions for writing activity and
    drawing of a made up fever involving eating too much of their favorite food.

HOMEWORK:

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/27
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

Chocolate Fever
Skill: Character traits/Writing
NO COLD READ/LISTENING SKILLS TEST THIS WEEK 
1. Review of Chocolate Fever Story quickly using booklet.
2. Modeling: Writing: Use "What do you know about Henry Green?" worksheet to model identifying
character
traits. As a class write a description of Henry Green together.
3. Classwork: Write a description of your teacher - Use the Character Traits sheet in your study guide to
help you. Discuss some things you could write, as a class. Then, work individually. Be sure to support
your description with real life examples.
4. When finished, teacher will check to make sure includes: Complete sentences, GOOD descriptive
words WITH explanations WHY they say that, use real life experiences to explain.
5. Assign homework: Write a description of Mac.

HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:
**Booklet will be turned in TOMORROW for a Daily Grade and Checked for Completion. Make sure
pages are completed. Booklet will be handed back to study with.**

"Write a description of Mac" - Worksheet (Use the Character Traits sheet in your study guide to help you AND the class work from today)

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/27
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Chocolate Fever: Chapters 10-12
1. Read aloud Chapters 10-12.
2. Fill out booklet on Chapters 10-12- either together as class or children can work in partners/groups to
answer if you would like



HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Tues. 10/27
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

Chocolate Fever: Chapters 6-9
Skill: text to self connections, character traits/descriptions
Optional: Begin reading lesson with M&M Mystery activity
1. Read aloud chapters 6-9. Stop at the end of chapter 7 to
complete book study packet pages for chapters 7-9 at the end of each chapter as you read.
2. Discuss where you would go and what would happen if you ran away from school. Students will
independently complete book study pack writing assignment on page 10.
3. Take a vocab pretest  ( NOT GRADED) review answers. students may keep to help them study 


HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE


STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/27
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

Chocolate Fever- Chapters 3-5
Skill: Text to self connections, sequencing events
1. Review Chapters 1 and 2. Complete book study packet pages 4 and 5--Optional: Have mashed potatoes
& chocolate syrup and buttered noodles with chocolate sprinkles for students to taste when completing
p. 4
2. Read Aloud Chapters 3-5. Fill out booklets TOGETHER on these chapters as you read.


HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/27
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

Chocolate Fever - Novel Study
Chapters 1-2
* NO COLD READ THIS WEEK
Introduction to Vocabulary/Skill: Character traits/description
1. Use "Name that Chocolate" smart board lesson to
introduce/build interest in book, Chocolate Fever. Give student
a Hershey kiss. Use smartboard slide to describe Hershey kiss
to practice writing descriptions -Opitional : Melting Madness
science activity with Hershey kiss
2. Introduce vocabulary words. Pass
out vocabulary list for students to make note cards. Have
them finish cards today and tomorrow during Morning Work
if extra time needed: (Vocab note card check tomorrow for a daily
grade wt of 1)
3. Pass out books and book study packets. Complete "Before
you Begin" page in study packet making predictions about
story.
Explain to students that they will have to keep up with these
booklets THE ENTIRE UNIT!!! (There will be a booklet completion
check for a daily grade wt of 1 at the end of unit.)
4. Read Chapters 1-2 Aloud.
5. Discuss Main Characters, Setting, etc. Complete Chapter 1 Meet
Henry Green in Booklets.
6. Allow time to make vocabulary note cards.

HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/27
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/28

Storyworks: Compare and Contrast
The Speedy and the Slow
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard
Optional:
A Pumpkin Problem pg 20


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Inference 
The Lost Little Dog 
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Think and Read 
The Great Sea Monster 
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

No School- Fall Break

No School- Fall Break

Take AR on Dancing Rainbows
AR reading time with library books

Journaling; Weekly writing prompt: Think if some of your favorite book characters . Which characters would you most likely like to meet in real life and Why? What questions would you have for them?

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Dancing Rainbows TEST


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Dancing Rainbows
Skill: Topic, Main Idea, Supporting Details

1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Do Dancing Rainbows Comprehension Check 147
4. Assign Sentences using vocab words for HW

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Write sentences using vocab.

Study:
Review vocabulary words, comprehension worksheet and story each night for test on Thursday

Dancing Rainbows
Skill: Topic, Main Idea, Supporting Details
1. Introduce story and skill by reading King of
Groundhog Day in teacher book
2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:
1. ancestors- a person one's family comes from
2. elders- a person who is older
3. honor- to show special respect for
4. imitating- copying the actions, looks, or sounds of
5. respect- admiration or consideration
6. illegal- against the law; not allowed

3. Pass out Vocabulary Lists/Start working on
vocabulary study cards
4. Read/Listen to story on CD
5. Take listening skills/cold read quiz


HOMEWORK:

Written:
None

Study:
Review new vocabulary words and story each night for test on Thursday

Take AR on Grandma’s Records

AR time with library books

Journaling using weekly writing prompt

Prompt: Write about a time when you were proud of yourself . Describe the event. Was it a proud moment for you?

Homework: none

TEST

Homework: none

Complete the skill classifying and comparing wksht. (comprehension questions about the story) students should study this page for the test!

Review vocab words/check hwk sentences for daily grade 

Reread story in pairs with partners, aloud with teacher as a class, or listen to the story on a read aloud. (teacher chooses) 

review the attached questions/link on the smartboard with students. (practice multiple choice quiz) 

Homework: study the questions that were answered today in class! Test is tomorrow!

Grandma’s Records skill: comparing and classifying wksht

Review vocab words

Students will write vocab words in their notebooks

Read or listen to the story again.

Homework: study vocab words and write sentences with vocab words. Due tomorrow!

Introduce new skill: comparing and classifying. Read Presidents Day aloud to class. 
Introduce new vocab words for the story Grandma’s Record. conga- A tall, narrow drum played by striking with the hands.
percussion - A kind of musical instrument, such as a drum, that is played by striking or shaking.
perform- to present, usually in front of an audience.
record- A disk on which music is stored for listening. 
salsa- A type of dance music that comes from Latin America. 
theater- A building where concerts, plays, and movies are presented. 

Have students make flash cards for the vocab words. 
Read or Listen to the story. 

Take Listening skills/cold read for daily grade

Homework : study new vocab words and reread Grandma's Record each night. 
Test is Thursday

Take Cold read 
AR test on story ( not for a grade) 

The Lost and Found TEST
AR reading/testing time

HOMEWORK:
NONE

The Lost and Found Skill: Sequencing
1. Review vocabulary words using Smart Board.
2. Reread the story Lost and Found
3. Complete Comprehension Worksheet Tell the True Story p. 49, and discuss together as class.
4. Review for test: :Main Characters, make sure you have covered clue words in sequencing
5. compete Scrambled Eggs Sequencing Worksheet if time allows

HOMEWORK:

Study: Vocabulary, worksheets from class, story for test tomorrow

Skill: Sequence of Events Lesson of the Day:
1. QUICKLY, review vocabulary words. Go around the room and have each child come up with one sentence
using the vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. SKILL: Sequencing - Use smart board lesson to watch video link of sequencing skill. Use workbook page
48 and smart board to sequence events of the story, The Lost and Found.
4. Continue to practice sequencing skill by watching video:

The Gift Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyMQ-cgJrJo (Discuss events in videos )

HOMEWORK:
Written:
Write sentences using vocabulary words


Study:
Vocabulary cards
Worksheets from class
Re-read The Lost and Found

The Lost and Found Skill: Sequencing
1. Introduce story and skill by reading ThE read aloud "My Dog Ate my Homework"
2. Write the new vocabulary words in your reading section of your binder.

Vocabulary Words:
1. directions - lines or paths along which someone or something goes, lies, or points.
2. rumpled - wrinkled or creased
3. situations - sets of conditions at certain moments in time
4. unusual - not usual, common, or ordinary
5. visible - able to be seen
6. worried - concerned or anxious


3. Listen to the story on CD or read aloud by the teacher.
4. Have students make vocabulary notecards if you use them
5. Do page 47, key vocabulary page



HOMEWORK:
Written:
None
Study:
Vocabulary cards
Re-read The Lost and Found

Cold Read

Freckle Juice- TEST (wt 2)
Turn in book study packets for daily
grade(completion) (Wt 1)
Journal - Book review- did you like the story Freckle Juice? Why or why not? What was your favorite part of the story?

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Freckle Juice

Freckle Juice- REVIEW
1. Play  review games to review
    vocabulary words and definitions/events.
2. Review story.
3. Take AR test on Freckle Juice- record
     score as a daily grade.

HOMEWORK:
Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be TOMORROW.

Freckle Juice

Freckle Juice - Review
1. Review vocabulary and analogy words
2. Review story and complete story map page
    Of book study packet.
3. Discuss character traits and each
    character in book. Complete character trait sheet of
    book study packet.
4. Complete writing prompt- choose a
    character and tell their point of view

HOMEWORK:
Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be Thursday, September 15th.

Freckle Juice-
1. Read and discuss chapter 5
2. Complete comprehension questions
for chapter 5
3. Drink "freckle juice" (green Hawaiian
punch)

HOMEWORK:

Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be Thursday, September 15th.

Freckle Juice
1. Review vocabulary and definitions
2. Read and discuss chapter 4
3. Complete comprehension questions
for chapter 4
4. Complete writing prompt for chapters
3-4, write your own recipe for freckle
juice

HOMEWORK:
Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be Thursday, September 15th.

Freckle Juice

1. Review vocabulary words and
definitions
2. Read and discuss chapter 3
3. Stop at page 28 to do scavenger hunt
activity with recipe ingredients.
4. Complete comprehension questions
for chapter 3.
5. Teacher choice- Make note cards for
vocabulary words to study OR
Prediction activity with grocery prices of
ingredients of secret recipe

HOMEWORK:
Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be Thursday, September 15th.

Freckle Juice
1. Review vocabulary and definitions
2. Read and discuss chapter 2
3. Complete comprehension questions for chapters 1 and 2 and the writing prompt for ch.1-2
"Write about something you wanted that another boy or girl had"

HOMEWORK:
Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be Thursday, September 15th

Freckle Juice
1. Pass out books and book study packets. Read the title and the back of book. The students will draw a picture of themselves on title page of book study packet and write a prediction of what they think story is about on prediction page.

2. What are freckles? https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/freckles.html
Discuss vocabulary words for book and their meanings. (List of vocab words and definitions are in book study packet- Students can make notecards for words and definitions to use to study either for hw or class work activity- teacher choice for your classroom)

3. Read and discuss chapter 1.

4. If time allows, begin working on comprehension questions for chapter 1.


HOMEWORK:
Review vocabulary and comprehension sheets completed in class for Freckle Juice each night.
Test on Freckle Juice will be Thursday, September 15th.

Cold Read
AR Testing Ballad of Mulan

HOMEWORK:
None

Take test on Ballad of Mulan


HOMEWORK:
None

The Ballad of Mulan: Making Inferences

1. Go back over vocabulary words
2. Read: The Ballad of Mulan
3. Do worksheet 34-35, Make a Good Guess on Smartboard together
4. Review study pages from yesterday for test tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:
Read: The Ballad of Mulan.
Study Vocabulary words for test on Tomorrow.
Study worksheets from class on story for test on Tomorrow

The Ballad of Mulan: Making Inferences

1. Morning Work- have students make vocab study notecards for daily grade
2. Go back over vocabulary words
3. Read: The Ballad of Mulan.
4. Do worksheet 32-33, Inference Chart, Comprehension Check on Smartboard together
5. Make sure students know to study both pages for test.
6. Assign homework: Write sentences using vocabulary words

HOMEWORK:

Written: Write sentences using vocabulary words.
Read: The Ballad of Mulan
Study Vocabulary words for test on THURSDAY.
Study worksheets from class on story for test on THURSDAY

The Ballad of Mulan: Making Inferences
1. Write new vocabulary in notebooks:
1. triumphant - successful
2. comrades - companions who share one''s activities
3. victorious - having won by defeating another
4. armor - body covering, often of metal worn for protection during battle
5. farewell - goodbye
6. endured - put up with or lasted through
7. troops - soldiers

2. The Mulan Legend - Read aloud for introduction of story
3. Listen to story through CD or Read Aloud: The Ballad of Mulan

HOMEWORK:
Read: The Ballad of Mulan.
Study Vocabulary words for test on THURSDAY.

Cold Read
AR test 


HOMEWORK:


NONE

Cliff Hanger Skill: Cause and Effect

Test Day
AR TEST 


HOMEWORK:


NONE

Cliff Hanger Skill: Cause and Effect

1. Review vocabulary.
2. Re-read story.
3. Do worksheet p. 14-15 Cause and Effects
4. Review for test tomorrow.
5. Go over parts of story: 3 Main characters, setting, problem, solution will be on test.
6. Have the class work on the back of worksheet on their own: Who Was Your Favorite Character?


HOMEWORK:


STUDY ALL WORKSHEETS, VOCABULARY, STORY FOR TEST TOMORROW

Cliff Hanger Skill: Cause and Effect

1. Review vocabulary.
2. Re-read story.
3. Do worksheet p. 12-13 Cliff Hanger Cause and Effect, and Finish the Story Comprehension Check
4. Go over parts of story: 3 Main characters, setting, problem, solution will be on test.
5. Assign Written Homework: Write sentences using Vocabulary words


HOMEWORK:


Written: Write sentences using vocabulary words. Due tomorrow.


Study:  Vocabulary words, any worksheets from class


Test on Cliff Hanger Thursday.

Cliff Hanger Skill: Cause and Effect
1. Explain Cause and Effect (Watch video on cause and effect)
    Read story on p. 15A-15B in teacher book.
    Ask questions on page 15B.
2. Introduce Vocabulary Words on Smartboard
3. Have students write words in notebook
    Optional: Have students make study notecards of vocab words
4. Listen to Read Aloud/Have students read story as a class.
5. Go over parts of story: 3 Main characters, setting, problem, solution will be on test.


HOMEWORK:


Reread story.
Finish Vocabulary notecards if not finished in class.
Study any worksheets on story from class.
Test on Cliff Hanger Thursday.

Introduce Cold Read. Explain that we will do these on Fridays.
Go over good Cold Read Skills- Highlighting etc... Do with them modeling skills on Smartboard.
Give them  A Dangerous Plant/What Is A Bandicoot?  Cold Read
These are not for a grade. Just for practice.
 
HOMEWORK:


NONE

Introduce Cold Read. Explain that we will do these on Fridays.
 Go over good Cold Read Skills- Highlighting etc... Do with them modeling skills on Smartboard.
 Give them  Under the Flag/Does a Giant Redwood Tree Have Giant Roots Cold Read
 These are not for a grade. Just for practice.
 
HOMEWORK:


NONE

How Not to Start Third Grade
1. Do Comprehension Check worksheet whole class on Smartboard.
2. Have the class work on the back of worksheet on their own: Who Was Your Favorite Character?


HOMEWORK:


NONE

1. Go back over How Not to Start Third Grade
2. Introduce story elements: Beginning, Middle, End, Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
3. Do worksheet on overhead filling in Story Elements.
4. Discuss Text to Self Connections.
5. Have children write about/illustrate something they remember from the 1st day of school in the past on back of       
    worksheet.

HOMEWORK:


NONE

Assign and pass out reading books, Book 3.1
Read Aloud:  How Not to Start Third Grade  
HOMEWORK:


NONE

1. Review morning work ( reading comprehension )
2. Review classroom procedures
3. listen to realoud again
4. finish packet "First Day Jitters"

1. Check morning work ( reading comprehension)
2.Pass out and assign reading text books to students
3. flip through books with students and let them see some of the stories they will be reading this year
4. listen to the read aloud First Day Jitters
5. begin working on the read aloud packet "First Day Jitters"