TEACHER USE: WEDNESDAY PLANS (TEMPLETE) 

Sub Lesson Plan: Morning Movement (8:45 AM – 9:15 AM)

Overview

• Time: 8:45 – 9:00 (15 Minutes)

• Objective: Complete 4 laps on the track to promote focus and fitness.

• Materials: Your phone (Stopwatch), Expo markers, and the Tracking Board.

The Schedule

8:45 - 8:50

Prep & Goal Setting

Line students up. Briefly remind them of the goal: 4 laps. Explain the Expo tracking system.

8:50 - 9:05

The 4-Lap Run, walk safely as a class, maintaining line expectations 

Start the stopwatch. As kids complete a lap, as they get to the field,  you use the Expo marker to mark their inside of their wrist for one lap, and so forth. 

9:05 - 9:15 

Cool Down & Gator Way

Walk back to class. Transition into the "Gator Way" (Expectations/Values).  Remind kids that this is the only time to use restroom. 

Pro-Tips for the Sub

• Timing: Record the final time for the last student to finish in their agenda when they return 

• The Gator Way: Once back inside, reinforce the Gator Way by checking for:

  • Give respect.

  • Act responsibly.

  • Take a lead.

  • Offer kindness.

  • Ready to learn.

Notes for Recording

Please jot down the names of the first three finishers and any student who showed exceptional "Gator Way" spirit (helping others, staying positive) during the run.

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🐊 Gator Way Lesson Plan (9:00-9:17 AM)

Part 1: Setting the Stage (9:17–9:30)

• Introduce Yourself: Share your name and a brief highlight of your college experience (major, favorite class, or campus life) to build a connection.

• Morning Routine: Ensure students are logged into iReady and working quietly immediately upon arrival.

• Attendance: Take attendance using the class roster and select a student leader to deliver the folder to the office.

Part 2: H.W. & Agenda (8:50–8:55)

• Agenda Transition: As soon as the morning announcements begin, have students take out their agendas.

• Homework Entry: Ensure every student writes down the following assignments: See dojo story

Part 3: Expectations & Character (8:55–9:00)

• Social Contract: Locate the signed Social Contract in the room and read the main points aloud. Remind students that these promises apply to their behavior with a guest teacher. to the LEFT of the whiteboard. 

• Sub Expectations Video: Play this video to set a positive tone for the day: How to Be a Great Student for a Substitute.

• Character Discussion: Briefly discuss Respect and Trustworthiness. Explain that following the agenda and working on iReady without being asked is the best way to show they are trustworthy 5th-grade leaders.

Substitute Checklist

Task

Completed?

Attendance sent to the office

☐

Students logged into iReady

☐

Agendas signed/checked for homework

☐

Social Contract reviewed

☐

Teacher Note: Remind the students that you will be looking for "Gator tickets to give out" (or your classroom's specific reward) for those who transition to their agendas quickly during announcements.

5th Grade Social Studies: American Revolution Script Introduction

Time: 1:55-2:45 (50 Minutes)

Lesson Objective

Students will read through the American Revolution script 

Materials Needed

• Scripts 

• Eddie and Anabel will facilitate 

Go over script as a whole class start on page 

OR 

Go through all songs for script 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZh03WuqJjk&list=OLAK5uy_l0si-MorzDHFbd-LHavvT8Ke-pQjH5nMw

OR 

Watch Liberty Kids 

📜 Option 1: The Start of the Revolution

Best for covering the outbreak of war and the Declaration of Independence.

• Episode 6: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

• Episode 13: The First Fourth of July

❄️ Option 2: Turning Points

Best for covering the "darkest hour" at Valley Forge and the crossing of the Delaware.

• Episode 18: American in Paris

• Episode 19: Across the Delaware

⚔️ Option 3: Revolutionary Heroes

Best for highlighting specific figures like Molly Pitcher and the spy James Armistead.

• Episode 17: Captain Molly

• Episode 35: James Armistead

📜 Lesson Flow: The Road to Revolution

Time: 1:10 PM – 1:55 PM (45 Minutes)

1. The Kick-off (1:10 – 1:15)

• The Hook: Briefly remind them that the Revolution didn't happen overnight—it was a "slow boil" of 10+ years of tension.

• The Goal: Every student needs a Canva timeline with 7–10 events.

• The Logistics: Point them to the specific links in Google Classroom for their research.

2. Research & Notetaking (1:15 – 1:30)

• Active Monitoring: Walk the room. Ensure students aren't just "scrolling" Canva templates but are actually gathering facts first.

• Key Events to Look For: Encourage them to include the heavy hitters:

  • French and Indian War (The starting point)

  • Proclamation of 1763

  • Stamp Act / Quartering Act

  • Boston Massacre

  • Boston Tea Party / Intolerable Acts

  • Lexington and Concord

3. Canva Creation (1:30 – 1:50)

• Design Check: Help students who might get "stuck" on choosing a font or color. Remind them: Content first, glitter later.

• Tech Support: Assist with importing images or using the "Timeline" templates in Canva.

• Requirement Check: Do they have dates, titles, and a 1-sentence description for each of the 7–10 events?

4. Wrap-up & Submission (1:50 – 1:55)

• Save & Share: Ensure students know how to download their work or "Share" the link back into the Google Classroom assignment.

• Clean up: Standard end-of-class routine.

NOTES: 

🚩 The Road to Revolution: Event Bank

Year

Event

What Happened?

1763

End of French & Indian War

Britain wins but goes into massive debt; starts taxing the colonies.

1763

Proclamation of 1763

King George III forbids colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.

1764

The Sugar Act

A tax on sugar and molasses that made many merchants angry.

1765

The Stamp Act

A tax on all paper goods (newspapers, playing cards, legal docs).

1765

The Quartering Act

Colonists were forced to provide housing and food for British soldiers.

1770

The Boston Massacre

A street fight between a "patriot" mob and British soldiers; 5 colonists died.

1773

The Boston Tea Party

Colonists (Sons of Liberty) dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor to protest taxes.

1774

The Intolerable Acts

Britain's "punishment" for the Tea Party; they closed Boston Harbor.

1774

1st Continental Congress

Leaders from 12 colonies met to discuss how to resist British laws.

1775

Lexington & Concord

The "Shot Heard 'Round the World"—the first actual battle of the war.

Lesson Plan: Gator way Assembly Transition & Participation

Target Time: 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM Location: Classroom to Tetherball Court (Assembly Site) 

Objective

Students will demonstrate "Gator Way" expectations by transitioning silently to the assembly, following student leaders, and maintaining respectful focus during the presentation.

Schedule & Procedures

1. Pre-Transition Prep (8:45 AM – 8:50 AM)

• The Reminder: Briefly remind students that today is the Gatorway Assembly.

• The Expectations:

  • Walking: Hands at sides, "bubbles" in mouths, eyes forward.

  • Leaders: Line leaders know the path to the Tetherball Court. Let them lead the way.

• The "Proximity" Rule: Explicitly state: "If you are struggling to show patience or respect during the assembly, I will ask you to move to the back of the group to sit directly next to me."

2. The Walk (8:50 AM – 8:55 AM)

• Dismiss the line leaders first.

• Follow the class to the Tetherball Court.

• Teacher Tip: Walk near the middle or back of the line to monitor the full group, but keep an eye on the leaders to ensure they stop at the correct designated seating area.

3. Assembly Behavior (8:55 AM – 9:10 AM)

• Active Listening: Students should have "eyes on the speaker" and "empty hands."

• Management: If a student is whispering, fidgeting excessively, or being disrespectful:

  1. Give one non-verbal cue (eye contact or a hand signal).

  2. If it continues, quietly tap them and have them move to the back of the assembly to sit with you.

4. Return to Class after the assembly 

• Wait for the signal to dismiss.

• Have line leaders lead the class back to the room using the same silent expectations.

Sub Lesson Plan: Morning Movement (9:15 AM – 9:30 AM)

Overview

• Time: 8:45 – 9:00 (15 Minutes)

• Objective: Complete 4 laps on the track to promote focus and fitness.

• Materials: Your phone (Stopwatch), Expo markers, and the Tracking Board.

The Schedule

Prep & Goal Setting

Line students up. Briefly remind them of the goal: 4 laps. Explain the Expo tracking system.

The 4-Lap Run, walk safely as a class, maintaining line expectations 

Start the stopwatch. As kids complete a lap, as they get to the field,  you use the Expo marker to mark their inside of their wrist for one lap, and so forth. 

Cool Down & Gator Way

Walk back to class. Transition into the "Gator Way" (Expectations/Values).  Remind kids that this is the only time to use restroom. 

Pro-Tips for the Sub

• Timing: Record the final time for the last student to finish in their agenda when they return 

• The Gator Way: Once back inside, reinforce the Gator Way by checking for:

  • Give respect.

  • Act responsibly.

  • Take a lead.

  • Offer kindness.

  • Ready to learn.

Notes for Recording

Please jot down the names of the first three finishers and any student who showed exceptional "Gator Way" spirit (helping others, staying positive) during the run.

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🐊 Gator Way Lesson Plan (9:30-9:45AM)

Part 1: Setting the Stage 

• Introduce Yourself: Share your name and a brief highlight of your college experience (major, favorite class, or campus life) to build a connection.

• Morning Routine: Ensure students are logged into iReady and working quietly immediately upon arrival.

• Attendance: Take attendance using the class roster and select a student leader to deliver the folder to the office.

• Agenda Transition: As soon as the morning announcements begin, have students take out their agendas.

• Homework Entry: Ensure every student writes down the following assignments: See dojo story

Part 3: Expectations & Character 

• Social Contract: Locate the signed Social Contract in the room and read the main points aloud. Remind students that these promises apply to their behavior with a guest teacher. to the LEFT of the whiteboard. 

• Sub Expectations Video: Play this video to set a positive tone for the day: How to Be a Great Student for a Substitute.

• Character Discussion: Briefly discuss Respect and Trustworthiness. Explain that following the agenda and working on iReady without being asked is the best way to show they are trustworthy 5th-grade leaders.

Substitute Checklist

Task

Completed?

Attendance sent to the office

☐

Students logged into iReady

☐

Agendas signed/checked for homework

☐

Social Contract reviewed

☐

Teacher Note: Remind the students that you will be looking for "Gator tickets to give out" (or your classroom's specific reward) for those who transition to their agendas quickly during announcements.