3RD Grade Reading Assignments

 Friday 5/14 Storyworks: Building ComprehensionDo any articles you would like remaining in Magazine   HOMEWORK:
NONE

Thursday 5/13 Storyworks: Building ComprehensionChicken Little1.  Pass out Storyworks magazine2.  Read article with class from Smartboard3.  Answer skill builder comprehension questions  (will  combine all quizzes at end of wk for Daily  Grade)

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Wedneday 5/12 Storyworks:BuildingComprehensionThe Stars Below Me1.  Pass out Storyworks magazine2.  Read articles with class from Smartboard3.  Answer skill builder comprehension questions  (will  combine all quizzes at end of wk for Daily  Grade)

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Tuesday 5/11 Storyworks:  Building Comprehension  Monster Goldfish/Pigs on the Loose1.  Read articles with class from Smartboard2.  Answer skill builder comprehension questions   (will  combine all quizzes at end of wk for Daily  Grade)

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Monday 5/10 Storyworks:  Building Comprehension From Fear to Hope1.  Pass out Storyworks magazine2.  Read article with class from Smartboard3.  Answer skill builder comprehension questions   (will  combine all quizzes at end of wk for Daily  Grade)

HOMEWORK:


NONE

Cold ReadAR testing

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Thursday 5/6Test on Hellen Keller 

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Helen Keller: Comprehension Strategy Summarize
1. Review vocabulary from story
2. Read story in book
3. Review for test
4. Watch video on life of Hellen Keller


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

Reread: Hellen Keller

Helen Keller: Comprehension Strategy Summarize
1. Review vocabulary from story
2. Read story in book
3. Do Read It In Braille worksheet
4. Assign Vocabulary Sentences for HW

HOMEWORK:


Written: Sentences using vocab. words
Study:  vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Thursday.

Helen Keller: Comprehension Strategy Summarize
1. Introduce story and skill by reading Helen Keller in teacher book on page 402-403. Go over Problem solving questions.2. Introduce new vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words:
1. miraculously- amazingly
2. condemned- doomed
3. frustrated- discouraged and upset
4. communicate-exchange ideas by talking, writing, or other methods
5. restored- brought back
3. Pass out Vocabulary sheets
4. Read Helen Keller in  book/
    Read Prairie School also and compare the 2   using graphic organizer sheet.
5. Do Graphic organizer Conclusions Chart whole class6. Start making vocabulary notecards to study
7. Assign Homework: read, finish notecards (Daily Grade)


HOMEWORK:
Written: Finish vocabulary notecards, if not finished in class

Reread: Hellen KellerStudy: vocabulary for test on Thursday

SPRING FLING


HOMEWORK:


NONE

Take up Book Packet for Daily Grade.
 Final Book Test/AR TEST

HOMEWORK:


NONE

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3

Finish any pages in book packet that need to be filled in.
 
Review for test  
HOMEWORK:
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
 Study daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
FINAL BOOK TEST TOMORROW

READING: EDWARD TULANE WK 3
Do Vocabulary Study Page for Ch 25-CODA
 Read Chapters 24-Coda
 Take Listening Quiz on Ch 24-CODA
 Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 21-24
 Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 25

HOMEWORK:
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
 
 Study daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST THURSDAY  

EDWARD TULANE WK 3



Do Vocabulary Study Page for Ch 21-24
 Read Chapter 21-23
 Take Listening Quiz on Ch 21-23 



HOMEWORK:


The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
 
 Study daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
 FINAL BOOK TEST THURSDAY  

Cold Read/AR Testing

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2Do Vocabulary Study Page for Ch 17-20Read Chapters 18-20Take Listening Quiz on Ch 18-20Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 17-20 ( assign for HW if not finished in class)



HOMEWORK:


Written: Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 17-20 if not finished in class.
Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2Read Chapters 15-17Take Listening Quiz on Ch 15-17Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 13-16 (assign for HW if not finished in class)

HOMEWORK:


Written:
Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 13-16 if not finished in class.


Study:
Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2Do Vocabulary Study Page for Ch 13-16Read Chapters 12-14Take Listening Quiz on Ch 12-14 Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 9-12 ( assign for HW if not finished in class)

HOMEWORK:


Written: Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 9-12 if not finished in class.
Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 2 Do Vocabulary Study Page for Ch 9-12 Read Chapters 9-11 Take Listening Quiz on Ch 9-11

HOMEWORK:


Written: none
Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

Cold Read
AR testing

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1
Read Chapters 7-8
Take Listening Quiz on Ch 7-8 (All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading grade at the end of the week- 1 grade wt of 1)
Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 5-8


HOMEWORK:
Written: Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 5-8 if not finished in class
Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1
Do Vocabulary Study Page in Book Packet Ch 5-8
Read Chapters 5-6
Take Listening Quiz on Ch 5-6 (All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading 
grade at the end of the week- 1 grade wt of 1)


HOMEWORK:


Written: none


Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night
.FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1  
Read Chapters 3-4  
Take Listening Quiz on Ch 3-4  (All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading grade at the end of the week- 1 grade wt of 1)
Do Understanding Story Page in Book   Packet Ch 1-4 




HOMEWORK:
Written: Do Understanding Story Page in Book Packet Ch 1-4 if not finished in class.


Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night.
FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Week 1 Pass out Books and Book Packets Do Vocabulary Study Page for Ch 1-4 Read Chapters 1-2 Take Listening Quiz on Ch 1-2 (All Listening Quizzes will be combined for a reading 
grade at the end of the week- 1 grade wt of 1)


HOMEWORK:


Written: none
Study:Daily chapter listening quizzes, vocabulary and chapter notes in book packet every night. FINAL BOOK TEST 4/29

Ramona Quimby Reading Test

AR Testing


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. 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. 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 (Daily Grade)
 HOMEWORK:
Written: Finish vocabulary notecards, if not finished in class

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

NO SCHOOL- EASTER MONDAY

GOOD FRIDAY- NO SCHOOL

Test on Poppa's New Pants
NO COLD READ

HOMEWORK:
HAVE A GREAT EASTER!!!

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
NO COLD READ THIS WEEK

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. 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: read, finish notecards
(Daily grade)

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Finish vocabulary notecards, if not finished in class
Test Thursday

Reread: Poppa's New Pants

Cold Read
AR testing

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Pepita Talks Twice Test
AR TESTS

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

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.

NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
SCHOOL RESUMES 3/22

****½ Day- Spring Break Starts***
IF CHILD SOLD TICKET BOOK - EXCUSED ABSENCE

1. Read any Storyworks article of your choice
2. Read Spring Break Is Canceled
3. Answer questions with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

The Day the Worms Moved In

1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

2 texts: The History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read articles with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Night of the Grizzlies/Cold Read Test

1. Cold Read Test
2. Pass out Storyworks magazine
3. Read article with class from Smartboard
4. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Listening/Cold Read
AR tests

Trapped by the Ice TEST
AR TEST

Trapped by the Ice: Text Organization
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Organizing Time Line Sheet on Antarctica( Good test prep./There is a timeline on the test tomorrow)
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Written: None

Study: vocabulary and all sheets on story for test tomorrow.
Reread: Trapped by the Ice

Trapped by the Ice: Text Organization
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Shackleton Survives wksht p. 122 , on comprehending
the text. Go over on Smartboard. Make sure students know to use this sheet to study with for test. Have
students list on back of sheet the 7 things crew took with them to help them survive: ( tools, tents,
firewood, sleeping bags, food, clothing, 3 life boats.
4. Assign sentences to be written using vocabulary words for HW (Remember: vocab cards/sentences
count as 1 Daily Grade)

HOMEWORK:

Written: Sentences using vocabulary words

Study: Vocabulary and all sheets on story for test on Thursday.
Reread: Trapped by the Ice

Trapped by the Ice: Text Organization

1. Introduce story and skill by reading Going West: Children on the Oregon Trail in teacher book on page
213CC- 213DD.
2. Introduce new vocabulary.

Vocabulary Words:

1. barren- not able to produce growing plants or crops
2. terrain- any piece of land, ground, soil or earth
3. floes- a large, flat mass of floating ice
4.grueling- extremely tiring
5. perilous- dangerous
6. impassable- impossible to travel across or through
7. crevasse- a deep opening or crack
8. deserted- not lived in; having few or no people

3. Pass out Vocabulary Lists for students to fill in definition

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

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 and all sheets on story for test on Thursday.
Reread: Trapped by the Ice

Listening/Cold Read
AR tests

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Test
AR Test

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip Skill: Predicting Outcomes

Listening/Cold Read

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Read/ Listen to story on CD
3. Do Timeline wksht, whole class on smartboard ( Good Review for test/ timeline on test)
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 Friday.

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 Friday.

Storyworks Magazine- Read the articles from this month's Storyworks magazine sent home Friday in your homework folder. Choose your favorite article and write a short summary. Why did you like this selection?

Read! Read! Read! Make sure you take an AR test next week on any books you read at home!

NO SCHOOL- PRESIDENTS' DAY

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension/ Building debate skills/backing up opinions

The Elephants and the Mice
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

Debate:
Is It OK to Quit?
Debate the article on p. 28 - 29

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension

LISTENING/COLD READ TEST

A Message from Space
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: Building Comprehension

Paired Text: The Rise of Roblox/5 Ways to Stay
Connected
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read articles with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension


Mini Read: This Flamingo Is A Teacher
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Have students read on their own
3. Have students answer Fact Finder Sheet for
comprehension

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension

Frozen Dreams
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Listening/COLD READ/AR TEST
Test on Alejandro’s Gift

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify

1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen/read story on CD
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 tomorrow

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 that they need to know
animals for test Friday
5. Assign sentences using vocab. for HW

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Sentences using vocab. words

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

BOOK FAIR/ WATCH ONE AND ONLY IVAN

HOMEWORK:

Written: None

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

Alejandro's Gift: Skill-Monitor/Clarify

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 Friday.
Reread: Alejandro's Gift

The One and Only Ivan
TEST

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)

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 Friday

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

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.

HOMEOWORK:

Study for test Friday

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 1/28
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 1/29

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 1/28
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 1/29

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 1/28
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 1/29

I can't seem to get our classroom to update corrected dates for test.
AR test on book is next Thursday, 1/28
Test on book is next Friday, 1/29
So sorry for any confusion!

HOMEWORK:
I can't seem to get our classroom to update corrected dates for test.
AR test on book is next Thursday, 1/28
Test on book is next Friday, 1/29
So sorry for any confusion!

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 1/28
TEST ON CHAPTER BOOK FRIDAY 1/29

Two Days in May test
AR TEST

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Do what was on Wednesday originally
Take Listening/Cold Read Test


HOMEWORK:

Study for 2 Days In May Test Tomorrow

1/13
Two Days in May Skill: Making Judgments
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Listen to story on CD
3. Do Story Elements Sheet whole class on Smartboard
4. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

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

Two Days in May Skill: Making Judgments
1. Go back over vocabulary
2. Reread/Listen to story on CD
3. Do Making Judgments wksht p. 41-42 and Oh, Deer Me wksht p. 40, whole class on smartboard 4
4. Assign homework: Write sentences using vocabulary words for daily grade

HOMEWORK:

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

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
6. Assign Homework: read, finish note cards

HOMEWORK:

Written: finish making vocabulary notecards if not finished in class to
Study: Test moved to Friday

LISTENING/COLD READ
AR TESTING

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Nights of the Pufflings Test

AR 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

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..

Storyworks: Building debate skills/backing up opinions

Debate:
Finders Keepers?
Debate the article on p. 28 - 29

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension

Newsies
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: Building Comprehension

A Recipe for Disaster
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: Building Comprehension

Why Are These Chips So Delicious?/ The Sweetest Job
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: Building Comprehension

How to Save a Baby Orangutan
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Listening/Cold Read
AR Testing

HOMEWORK:

NONE

SKILL: READING COMPREHENSION

Students read 2 Christmas articles on own: The Christmas Tree, The Christmas Fairy.
Have students answer the questions at the bottom of the articles on their own.
Go over answers to articles on Smartboard.

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Best Christmas Pageant Ever TEST- weight of 2

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Vocabulary Test- weight of 1
AR test- weight of 1
Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Study for test tomorrow!!!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever REVIEW

1. Review the story. Write a summary for the book.
2. Watch the movie of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
How is it the same/different from the book?

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary for vocabulary test tomorrow.
Review story for AR test tomorrow and TEST Wednesday.

CHRISTMAS PARADE- NO SCHOOL

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary words for test on Tuesday, December 8th.
Review chapters read in class each night and book study packet for TEST on Wednesday, December 9th.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Chapters 6-7

1. Give Pop Up Vocabulary Pre-Test (same format as the test next week.) Check together. Give to students to use to study.
2. Read Chapters 6-7 together.
3. Write short summary for chapter 6 and 7 on "sticky note summary" worksheet page.
4. Complete pages for chapters 6-7 in book study packet- write letter to Reverend Hopkins and chapter 7 think and respond sheet.

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary words for test on Tuesday, December 8th.
Review chapters read in class each night and book study packet for TEST on Wednesday, December 9th.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Chapters 4-5

1.Read aloud Chapters 4-5 together with students.
2. Write short summary for chapter 4 and 5 on "sticky note summary" worksheet page.
3. Complete the think and respond sheet for Chapter 4 and point of view page of book study packet.

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary words for test on Tuesday, December 8th.
Review chapters read in class each night and book study packet for TEST on Wednesday, December 9th.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Chapters 2-3

1. Vocab review
2. Review chapter 1- Complete book packet sheets for chapter 1. 2. Read aloud Chapters 2 and 3 with
students.
3. Review summary writing and write short summary for chapters 2 and 3 on "sticky note summary"
worksheet page.
4. Complete the think and respond sheets for Chapters 2 and 3 of book study packet.

HOMEWORK:

Study vocabulary words for test on Tuesday, December 8th.
Review chapters read in class each night and book study packet for TEST on Wednesday, December 9th.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Chapter 1

Skill: summary, character analysis
1. Hand out books and book study packets. Complete the Island of Misfit page to introduce story
prompting students to write what they know about bad children on page.
2. Introduce vocabulary words and give vocabulary sheet to be kept in binder to study.
Make vocabulary notecards to study if you use them.
3. Read Chapter 1 together. Fill out Who's Who character sheet together.
4. Use smart board lesson to discuss how to write a summary. Write a summary for chapter 1 together for
"sticky note summary" worksheet page.
5. Make Beware of Cat sign.
6. Assign homework- Write sentences using vocabulary words

HOMEWORK:

Written: Write a sentence using each of your vocabulary words.

Study vocabulary words for test on Tuesday, December 8th.
Review chapters read in class each night and book study packet for TEST on Wednesday, December 9th.

Listening/Cold Read Test
AR reading/testing time

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Raising Dragons TEST
Journal Writing- Raising Dragons
AR reading/testing time

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. 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

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

Listening/Cold Read Test
AR reading/testing time

HOMEWORK:

NONE

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta TEST
Journal Writing- The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
AR reading/testing time

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

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, oftern of a person or an animal, make 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

Cold Read
AR tests

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

Test on Dogzilla.
AR test on story
Journal Writing about Dogzilla.

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Dogzilla Skill: Fantasy and Realism

1. Check HW sentences for grade
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

HOMEWORK:

Written:

None

Study:

Read Story
Study vocabulary for test on Thursday.

Vocabulary TEST - Chocolate Fever - Weight of 1
Listening/Cold Read Weight of 1

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. 10/30

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. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

Chocolate Fever
Skill: Character traits/Writing

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. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

Students will take vocabulary pre-test--NOT FOR A GRADE.
If time allows, grade their own papers using Red Pens. Use to study. Place in the Reading Section of notebook to study with.

HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE-TESTING WEEK

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

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
3. Review Vocabulary - a pre-test (NOT to be recorded in gradebook) will be given tomorrow


HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE-TESTING WEEK

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

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.


HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE-TESTING WEEK

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

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-TESTING WEEK

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

Chocolate Fever - Novel Study
Chapters 1-2

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.)
3. Read Chapters 1-2 Aloud.
4. Discuss Main Characters, Setting, etc. Complete Chapter 1 Meet
Henry Green in Booklets.
5. Allow time to make vocabulary note cards.

HOMEWORK:

WRITTEN:

NONE-TESTING WEEK

STUDY:
Review vocabulary words/definitions and chapters read in class each night.
Review study packet.
Book Comprehension Test- Thurs. 10/29
Vocabulary Test - Fri. 10/30

Storyworks: Building Comprehension
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard
Optional:
Debate: Should Kids Be Allowed to Vote?

LISTENING/COLD READ TEST

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension
The Biggest and Smallest Birds in the World
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: Building Comprehension
Who Stole My Cactus Arm?
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: Building Comprehension
The Legend of the Lake 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

Listening/Cold Read Comprehension Quiz
AR reading/testing time

HOMEWORK:

NONE

Dancing Rainbows TEST
AR reading/testing time

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

HOMEWORK:

Written:
None

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

Listening/Cold Read Comprehension Quiz
AR reading/testing time

HOMEWORK:

NONE

The Keeping Quilt TEST
AR reading/testing time

HOMEWORK:

NONE

The Keeping Quilt Skill: Author's Viewpoint
1. Review vocabulary words. / Check HW
sentences
2. Reread story.
3. Talk about how this story is from the
Author's viewpoint.
Discuss how you would feel if you were an
immigrant coming to a new country. How
would you tell your family about other
family members from the past?
4. Journal Writing- Have students write in
journal about what quilt design they would
use. Where did the design come from?
Have them draw design on quilt pattern
sheet.
5. Review for test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

Written:
None

Study:
Review vocabulary words,
review worksheet from class, and re-read The Keeping Quilt
for test Tomorrow.

The Keeping Quilt Skill: Author's Viewpoint
1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Reread story.
3. Do Piece It Together Comprehension Check
and An Author's View reading sample and
chart page 97-99.
4. Assign HW: Write sentences in notebook
using the 8 vocabulary words from story.

HOMEWORK:

Written:
Write sentences in cursive, in notebook using the 8 vocabulary words from story.

Study:
Review vocabulary words,
review worksheet from class, and re-read The Keeping Quilt
each night for test on Thursday.

The Keeping Quilt Skill: Author's Viewpoint
1. Introduce story and skill by reading
Celebrating Traditions introduction to the
story.
2. Introduce new vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words:
1. border- the part that forms the outside
edge of something
2. gathering- a coming together of people
3. needle- a small, thin tool for sewing.
4. scraps- leftover bits of cloth
5. sewn- fastened with stitches using a
needle and thread
6. threaded- passed thread through the eye
of a needle
7. artificial- not real
8. poverty- being very poor

3. Write vocabulary words in reading section
of binder and/ or on notecards
4. Read and Listen to story on CD
.
HOMEWORK:
Written:
None

Study:
Review new vocabulary words and Re-read The Keeping Quilt each night for test on Thursday.

Listening/Cold Read
AR test on The Lost and Found

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

HOMEWORK:

Written: none
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 )

5. Assign Scrambled Eggs Sequencing Sheet for homework

HOMEWORK:
Written:
Scrambled Eggs Sequencing Sheet
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 TE 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
6. Assign writing sentences using vocab. words for homework.


HOMEWORK:
Written:
Write sentences using vocabulary words
Study:
Vocabulary cards
Re-read The Lost and Found

Listening/Cold Read
AR TESTS

Storyworks: Building Comprehension
Ketchup and Mustard
1. Have students turn to article in Storyworks
magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension
Missing
1. Have students turn to article in Storyworks
magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension
How Coyote Stole Fire
1. Have students turn to article in Storyworks
magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Storyworks: Building Comprehension
Searching for the Titanic
1. Pass out Storyworks magazine
2. Read article with class from Smartboard
3. Answer skill builder comprehension questions
with class on Smartboard

HOMEWORK:
NONE

Cold Read
AR TESTS

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 smart board review game to review
vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Review story.
3. Comprehension cold read quiz.
4. 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 10th.

LABOR DAY
NO SCHOOL

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

HOMEWORK:
NONE

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 10th.

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 10th.

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 10th.

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 10th.

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 10th

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 10th

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 10th.

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 10th.

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 on Cliff Hanger

Cliff Hanger Skill: Cause and Effect

Test Day

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?

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

Cliff Hanger Skill: Cause and Effect
1. Explain 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.