3RD Grade Reading 2023-2024 Assignments

No school 

No school 

No school 

finish letters to teacher or packet if not finished this week

Class party 

finish letters to teacher or packet if not finished this week

Class party 

finish letters to teacher or packet if not finished this week

Class party 

listen to the read aloud "A Letter to Your Teacher on the Last Day of School"

Write a latter to your teacher.

Teacher presents class awards to students (optional)

listen to the read aloud "A Letter to Your Teacher on the Last Day of School"

Write a latter to your teacher.

Teacher presents class awards to students (optional)

listen to the read aloud "A Letter to Your Teacher on the Last Day of School"

Write a latter to your teacher.

Teacher presents class awards to students (optional)

Complete Best Year Ever Packet

Complete Best Year Ever Packet

Complete Best Year Ever Packet

Work on Best Year Every Packet

Work on Best Year Every Packet

Work on Best Year Every Packet

Book test on Edward Tulane (wt. of 2)


homework: none

Book test on Edward Tulane (wt. of 2)


homework: none

Book test on Edward Tulane (wt. of 2)


homework: none

Book test on Edward Tulane (wt. of 2)


homework: none

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

HOMEWORK:
 
FINAL BOOK TEST TOMORROW

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

HOMEWORK:
 
FINAL BOOK TEST TOMORROW

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

HOMEWORK:
 
FINAL BOOK TEST TOMORROW

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3


Review vocab words for quiz tomorrow (wt. of one)
take quiz on chapters 15-27
begin watching play at end of day and finish thursday 
HOMEWORK
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST Friday
vocab test Thursday

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3


Review vocab words for quiz tomorrow (wt. of one)
take quiz on chapters 15-27
begin watching play at end of day and finish thursday 
HOMEWORK
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST Friday
vocab test Thursday

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3


Review vocab words for quiz tomorrow (wt. of one)
take quiz on chapters 15-27
begin watching play at end of day and finish thursday 
HOMEWORK
 
 Study vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST Friday
vocab test Thursday

EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Review vocab words for quiz on May 9
Review over comprehension packets and take as daily grade (wt of one) check for completion



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

EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Review vocab words for quiz on May 9
Review over comprehension packets and take as daily grade (wt of one) check for completion



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

EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Review vocab words for quiz on May 9
Review over comprehension packets and take as daily grade (wt of one) check for completion



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

EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Review vocab words for quiz on May 9
Review over comprehension packets and take as daily grade (wt of one) check for completion



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

Field Trip 

Field Trip 

Field Trip 

Field Trip 

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test is 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test is 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test is 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9
AR test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9
AR test 5/9

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 5/10
vocab test 5/9
AR test 5/9

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 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 AR test 5/9 (take as a grade)

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 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 AR test 5/9 (take as a grade)

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 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 AR test 5/9 (take as a grade)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1

Take daily quiz next Tuesday April 30th on 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

Take daily quiz next Tuesday April 30th on 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

Take daily quiz next Tuesday April 30th on 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

Take daily quiz next Tuesday April 30th on 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



.FINAL BOOK TEST 5/10 
Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 
Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 
Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 
Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 Vocab test 5/9

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 5/10 Vocab test 5/9

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)

Study: reading packet each day and vocabulary every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 and AR test 5/9

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)

Study: reading packet each day and vocabulary every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 and AR test 5/9

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)

Study: reading packet each day and vocabulary every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 and AR test 5/9

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)

Study: reading packet each day and vocabulary every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 5/10
Vocab test 5/9 and AR test 5/9

AR tests

AR tests

AR tests

Test on Poppa's New Pants


HOMEWORK:
None

Test on Poppa's New Pants


HOMEWORK:
None

Test on Poppa's New Pants


HOMEWORK:
None

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Poppa's New Pants Comprehension Skill/Drawing Conclusions Sheets p. 190-191 whole class on
Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test Tomorrow!

Reread: Poppas's New Pants

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Poppa's New Pants Comprehension Skill/Drawing Conclusions Sheets p. 190-191 whole class on
Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test Tomorrow!

Reread: Poppas's New Pants

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Poppa's New Pants Comprehension Skill/Drawing Conclusions Sheets p. 190-191 whole class on
Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test Tomorrow!

Reread: Poppas's New Pants

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read story
3. Do Poppa's New Pants Comprehension
check wksht 189, Go over on Smartboard.
Make sure students know to use this sheet to study with for test. Make sure they know setting, main
character, narrator of story ( May want to add these notes to worksheet to study)
4. Write sentences using vocab words for
homework(Daily Grade)

HOMEWORK:

Written: Sentences using vocab. words

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Thursday.

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read story
3. Do Poppa's New Pants Comprehension
check wksht 189, Go over on Smartboard.
Make sure students know to use this sheet to study with for test. Make sure they know setting, main
character, narrator of story ( May want to add these notes to worksheet to study)
4. Write sentences using vocab words for
homework(Daily Grade)

HOMEWORK:

Written: Sentences using vocab. words

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Thursday.

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read story
3. Do Poppa's New Pants Comprehension
check wksht 189, Go over on Smartboard.
Make sure students know to use this sheet to study with for test. Make sure they know setting, main
character, narrator of story ( May want to add these notes to worksheet to study)
4. Write sentences using vocab words for
homework(Daily Grade)

HOMEWORK:

Written: Sentences using vocab. words

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Thursday.

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions

TAKE COLD READ

1. Introduce story and skill by reading Seven Foolish Fishermen in teacher book on page 339S- 339T.

2. Introduce new vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. draped- hung in loose folds
2. fabric- material that is produced by weaving threads
or fibers
3. hem- to fold back and sew down the edge
4. mended- to put back into good condition
5. pattern- an artistic design sewn for decoration
6. plaid- having a pattern formed of stripes of different
widths and colors that cross each other at angles
7. rustling- a soft, fluttering sound

3. Listen to story on CD/ Read along with in
book
4. Do Graphic organizer Conclusions Chart
whole class
5. Start making vocabulary notecards to study
6. Assign Homework: reread story


HOMEWORK:

Written:

Test Thursday

Reread: Poppa's New Pants

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions

TAKE COLD READ

1. Introduce story and skill by reading Seven Foolish Fishermen in teacher book on page 339S- 339T.

2. Introduce new vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. draped- hung in loose folds
2. fabric- material that is produced by weaving threads
or fibers
3. hem- to fold back and sew down the edge
4. mended- to put back into good condition
5. pattern- an artistic design sewn for decoration
6. plaid- having a pattern formed of stripes of different
widths and colors that cross each other at angles
7. rustling- a soft, fluttering sound

3. Listen to story on CD/ Read along with in
book
4. Do Graphic organizer Conclusions Chart
whole class
5. Start making vocabulary notecards to study
6. Assign Homework: reread story


HOMEWORK:

Written:

Test Thursday

Reread: Poppa's New Pants

Poppa's New Pants: Drawing Conclusions

TAKE COLD READ

1. Introduce story and skill by reading Seven Foolish Fishermen in teacher book on page 339S- 339T.

2. Introduce new vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
1. draped- hung in loose folds
2. fabric- material that is produced by weaving threads
or fibers
3. hem- to fold back and sew down the edge
4. mended- to put back into good condition
5. pattern- an artistic design sewn for decoration
6. plaid- having a pattern formed of stripes of different
widths and colors that cross each other at angles
7. rustling- a soft, fluttering sound

3. Listen to story on CD/ Read along with in
book
4. Do Graphic organizer Conclusions Chart
whole class
5. Start making vocabulary notecards to study
6. Assign Homework: reread story


HOMEWORK:

Written:

Test Thursday

Reread: Poppa's New Pants

AR test (not graded)




HOMEWORK:
NONE

AR test (not graded)




HOMEWORK:
NONE

AR test (not graded)




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 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 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

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.

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.

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

Watch The One and Only Ivan movie

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

Watch The One and Only Ivan movie

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

Watch The One and Only Ivan movie

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

Take AR TEST 

HOMEWORK:
Complete “My Book Review” to turn in for a daily grade tomorrow
Review for TEST tomorrow ( use “Jeopardy” powerpoint game)



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

Take AR TEST 

HOMEWORK:
Complete “My Book Review” to turn in for a daily grade tomorrow
Review for TEST tomorrow ( use “Jeopardy” powerpoint game)



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

Take AR TEST 

HOMEWORK:
Complete “My Book Review” to turn in for a daily grade tomorrow
Review for TEST tomorrow ( use “Jeopardy” powerpoint game)



HOMEWORK:

Study for test tomorrow.

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 Friday
AR Test is THURSDAY

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 Friday
AR Test is THURSDAY

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 Friday
AR Test is THURSDAY

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  FRIDAY

AR test THURSDAY

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  FRIDAY

AR test THURSDAY

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  FRIDAY

AR test THURSDAY

Monday- no school

Monday- no school

Monday- no school

Good Friday no school

Good Friday no school

Good Friday no school

Good Friday no school

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 Apr. 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr. 5

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 Apr. 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr. 5

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 Apr. 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr. 5

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 Apr. 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr. 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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- Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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 Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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 Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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 Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

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 Apr 4
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK Apr 5

Storyworks- Nat Good Enough
Meet the Author
What is a Comic
Listen to the story 
comprehension questions 

Storyworks- Nat Good Enough
Meet the Author
What is a Comic
Listen to the story 
comprehension questions 

Achievement test- if time allows in afternoon, read story works

Storyworks- Nat Good Enough
Meet the Author
What is a Comic
Listen to the story 
comprehension questions

storyworks- Rescue in the rain forest 

vocab slideshow
background builder 
behind the scenes
 Hanging with sloths 
read aloud
answer comprehension questions 

Achievement test

storyworks- Rescue in the rain forest 

vocab slideshow
background builder 
behind the scenes
 Hanging with sloths 
read aloud
answer comprehension questions 

Achievement Tests

Achievement Tests

Achievement Tests

Achievement test

Achievement test

Achievement test

Achievement test

Achievement test

storyworks- Rescue in the rain forest 

vocab slideshow
background builder 
behind the scenes
 Hanging with sloths 
read aloud
answer comprehension questions

AR test ( not graded)
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 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


HOMEWORK:

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

AR test on Yummi and Halomini (not graded)

AR test on Yummi and Halomini (not graded)

AR test on Yummi and Halomini (not graded)

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Test


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Test


HOMEWORK:
NONE

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch the videos and listen to story
answer comprehension questions and review answers 

Watch the videos and listen to story
answer comprehension questions and review answers 

Watch the videos and listen to story
answer comprehension questions and review answers 

View Vocab slideshow
listen to readloud "The Little Girls and the Winter Whirlwinds"
answer questions and review answers 

View Vocab slideshow
listen to readloud "The Little Girls and the Winter Whirlwinds"
answer questions and review answers 

View Vocab slideshow
listen to readloud "The Little Girls and the Winter Whirlwinds"
answer questions and review answers 

View vocab slideshow
listen to read aloud "The Shark Tooth"
answer comprehension questions 

View vocab slideshow
listen to read aloud "The Shark Tooth"
answer comprehension questions 

View vocab slideshow
listen to read aloud "The Shark Tooth"
answer comprehension questions 

Watch the video on background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen to readaloud "He Changed Baseball and the World"
Answer comprehension questions 

Watch the video on background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen to readaloud "He Changed Baseball and the World"
Answer comprehension questions 

Watch the video on background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen to readaloud "He Changed Baseball and the World"
Answer comprehension questions 

President's Day- No school 

President's Day- No school 

President's Day- No school 

AR TEST not graded

hwk: none

AR TEST not graded

hwk: none

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify

Test on Alejandro’s Gift wt of 2
HOMEWORK:

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/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
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

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 


HOMEWORK:

NONE

AR TEST/Two days in May 


HOMEWORK:

NONE

Take test on Two Days In May

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 Thursday

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 Thursday

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 Thursday 

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 Thursday 

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

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

take AR test- (record grade in grade book) (wt. of 1)
Journal about your favorite part in the story and why it was your favorite part of the story.
homework: none

take AR test- (record grade in grade book) (wt. of 1)
Journal about your favorite part in the story and why it was your favorite part of the story.
homework: none

take AR test- (record grade in grade book) (wt. of 1)
Journal about your favorite part in the story and why it was your favorite part of the story.
homework: none

Take whole book test on Bc of Winn Dixie (wt. of two)


homework: none

Take whole book test on Bc of Winn Dixie (wt. of two)


homework: none

Take whole book test on Bc of Winn Dixie (wt. of two)


homework: none

Take quiz on chapters 15-26


Review for whole book test tomorrow! 

Homework: study for whole book test

Take quiz on chapters 15-26


Review for whole book test tomorrow! 

Homework: study for whole book test

Take quiz on chapters 15-26


Review for whole book test tomorrow! 

Homework: study for whole book test

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: study for vocab test tomorrow 
Book test Thursday Feb. 1

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: study for vocab test tomorrow 
Book test Thursday Feb. 1

Because of Winn Dixie 
1) take vocab quiz
2) review for quiz on chapters 15-26 tomorrow  
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 Thursday (wt of 2)

Because of Winn Dixie 
1) take vocab quiz
2) review for quiz on chapters 15-26 tomorrow  
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 Thursday (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: study for vocab test tomorrow 
Book test Thursday Feb. 1

Because of Winn Dixie 
1) take vocab quiz
2) review for quiz on chapters 15-26 tomorrow  
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 Thursday (wt of 2)

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 today for hwk daily grade 
vocab test feb 1
whole book test feb 2

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 tomorrow Choose ten vocab words and write a sentence with each word (will be graded)
Vocab test is Feb 1
Book test is Feb 2

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 
Feb. 1 vocab test
Feb. 2 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 
Feb. 1vocab test
Feb 2nd 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
Whole book test jAN. 26th
Vocab test jAN. 25th

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
Whole book test jAN. 26th
Vocab test jAN. 25th

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 Jan. 26th
vocab test Jan. 25th

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 Jan. 26th
vocab test Jan. 25th

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 Thursday on chapters 1-6

Homework: 
study chapters 5-6 and review chapters 1-4 for a daily grade tomorrow on chapters 1-6 
Vocab test Jan. 25th
Whole book test Jan.. 26th

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 Thursday on chapters 1-6

Homework: 
study chapters 5-6 and review chapters 1-4 for a daily grade tomorrow on chapters 1-6 
Vocab test Jan. 25th
Whole book test Jan.. 26th

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 Jan. 26th
Thursday quiz on chapters 1-6 
Vocab test on Jan. 25th

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 Jan. 26th
Thursday quiz on chapters 1-6 
Vocab test on Jan. 25th

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 Jan. 26
Quiz on chapters 1-6 Thursday (wt of 1) 
Vocab test jan. 25

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 Jan. 26
Quiz on chapters 1-6 Thursday (wt of 1) 
Vocab test jan. 25

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.


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.

homework: none

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.


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.

homework: none

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. 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

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

Christmas Party 

Christmas Party 

Movie day- half day 

Movie day- half day 

Read-Aloud Historical Fiction 

Message in the Night 
watch background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen to play or assign parts and have students read

answer questions about story 
homework: none 

Read-Aloud Historical Fiction 

Message in the Night 
watch background builder
view vocab slideshow
listen to play or assign parts and have students read

answer questions about story 
homework: none 

Fiction 

Lost and Found
view and discuss the vocab slide show 
meet the author PowerPoint 
listen to story 

answer questions and check over answers

Fiction 

Lost and Found
view and discuss the vocab slide show 
meet the author PowerPoint 
listen to story 

answer questions and check over answers

NON FICTION 

Creature of the Mountains
watch back ground builder
view and discuss vocabulary words
Watch read aloud 

answer comprehension questions and check with class

NON FICTION 

Creature of the Mountains
watch back ground builder
view and discuss vocabulary words
Watch read aloud 

answer comprehension questions and check with class

Complete Christmas Craft in class 

Complete Christmas Craft in class 

Complete Christmas Craft in class 

Re listen to read aloud
review story map
complete character traits worksheet
take AR test on story ( record as wt. of 1) 

homework: none

Re listen to read aloud
review story map
complete character traits worksheet
take AR test on story ( record as wt. of 1) 

homework: none

Re listen to read aloud
review story map
complete character traits worksheet
take AR test on story ( record as wt. of 1) 

homework: none

Re listen to read aloud
complete Sophie character change sheet

homework: none

Re listen to read aloud
complete Sophie character change sheet

homework: none

Re listen to read aloud
complete Sophie character change sheet

homework: none

Re listen to "Auntie Claus"
Review story map
Use venn diagram to compare Auntie Claus and Sophia

homework: none

Re listen to "Auntie Claus"
Review story map
Use venn diagram to compare Auntie Claus and Sophia

homework: none

Re listen to "Auntie Claus"
Review story map
Use venn diagram to compare Auntie Claus and Sophia

homework: none

Take cold read/Listening skills test
Listen to Read Aloud "Auntie Claus"
Complete story map about "Auntie Claus" together as a class

Take cold read/Listening skills test
Listen to Read Aloud "Auntie Claus"
Complete story map about "Auntie Claus" together as a class

Take cold read/Listening skills test
Listen to Read Aloud "Auntie Claus"
Complete story map about "Auntie Claus" together as a class

NO school- Christmas Parade Day

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Nights of the Pufflings Test
Reading AR Test- not graded

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 AR on Raising Dragons (not graded)
AR reading/testing time


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(not graded)
AR reading/testing time


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

GRANDPARENTS DAY

GRANDPARENTS DAY

GRANDPARENTS DAY

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

Test on Dogzilla.
AR test on story (not graded)

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

Test on Dogzilla.
AR test on story (not graded)

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

Test on Dogzilla.
AR test on story (not graded)

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

Test on Dogzilla.
AR test on story (not graded)

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. 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. 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. 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 (graded)

Study:

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

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 (graded)

Study:

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

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 (graded)

Study:

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

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 (graded)

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.

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.

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.

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.