Week of September 7th:
Math
Students will review and study for the test on Module 1 Wednesday, 9/9, on powers of 10 and multiplication with multiple digits by multiple digits. On Thursday, they will start Module 2 on Division.
Reading
Students will work on inferencing, problem and solution text structures, and making connections through our class Read Aloud, The Mona Lisa Vanishes.
They will also work on their week 1 book club reading and jobs, which they should have time to do in class if focused. Their book club job sheets will be due Friday at the end of class. The homework packet is also due on Friday.
Writing:
Students will work on analyzing their short response: Leonardo Da Vinci, through the lens of POWER writing. We will start by practicing writing gists and pulling apart the prompt using Do/What.
Students will study Unit 1 Week 2 (1.2) Spelling words and vocab using roots cycl, loc, flect, and phon. Both quizzes will be Friday, 9/11.
Students will review action verbs vs. state of being verbs for grammar this week.
Social Studies
Students will work on completing research about Indigenous American Nations for their group projects. Then, they will begin working on their slideshow presentations.
Week of September 14th:
Math
Students will continue Module 2 on division and prepare for their quiz on Thursday.
Reading
Students will work on inferencing and making connections through our class read aloud, The Mona Lisa Vanishes.
They will also work on their week 2 book club reading and jobs, which they should have time to do in class if focused. Their book club job sheets will be due Thursday 9/17 (no school Friday) at the end of class. The homework packet is also due on Friday.
Writing:
Students will work on analyzing their short response: Leonardo Da Vinci, through the lens of POWER writing. We will continue practicing writing gists and pulling apart the prompt using Do/What, but will expand to picking ideas and organizing details with TIDE.
Students will study Unit 1 Week 3 (1.3) Spelling words and vocab using roots cycl, loc, flect, and phon. Both quizzes will be Friday, 9/17.
Social Studies
Students will continue working on their slideshow presentations on Indigenous Americans and prepare to share them.
Reading - Open Court
Open Court Reading is based on research-based instruction, teacher input, and learner verification. The independent research base used to develop Open Court Reading spans more than 50 years. Open Court Reading is effective because it reinforces student learning through systematic, explicit instruction. Teacher-informed, research-validated teaching and learning strategies create undeniable results for every learner.
Writing - Step Up To Writing
Step Up to Writing® is a comprehensive program of multisensory writing strategies that develop students’ ability to create thoughtful, well-written compositions. The solution’s explicit and systematic approach to teaching writing is designed to provide clear strategies, methods, and supports for increased writing success in all content areas.
Math - HMH Into Math
A K-8 math curriculum, HMH Into Math supports students as they develop their conceptual understanding and grow into procedurally fluent mathematicians.
Science - FOSS
FOSS was designed from its roots to provide every child with the opportunity to develop their ability to think scientifically. The FOSS staff at the Lawrence Hall of Science devised FOSS to fully integrate active investigation and multi-sensory learning, an approach proven effective for all learners, regardless of prior knowledge, language, or background.
Social Studies - TCI
The TCI approach to Social Studies Curriculum Resources and Programs integrates proven teaching strategies, engaging content, and meaningful technology to excite students and foster their love of learning.
Please see https://www.cde.state.co.us/apps/standards/ (below) for information about the Colorado state standards.