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Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Focus: Main Idea
Learning Intention: We are learning to investigate and understand what the root word sent/sens means.
Focus: Main Idea
Learning Intention: We are learning to investigate and understand what the root word sent/sens means.
Hook:
“Have you ever ‘sensed’ something without being told? What does it mean to feel or sense something?”
Briefly introduce the Latin root “sent” or “sens” meaning to feel or to send. List some common words that include it (e.g., consent, resent, sensitive).
Mini Lesson:
Students on white boards write words they think they know. Give each word and get them to write what they think it means.
Go through the Word Investigation Slides to clarify
Consent – to give permission or agree
Resent – to feel bitterness or anger about something
Sensitive – easily affected by feelings or external factors
Sentimental – showing strong emotions, especially about the past
Sense – the ability to feel or perceive
Sensation – a physical feeling or perception
Sensory – related to the senses
Nonsense – something that doesn’t make logical sense
Dissent – to feel or express disagreement
Assent – to agree or approve, especially formally
Rotations:
Teacher Group (using Amplify and Conference sheet)
Comprehension Group (using BTN or Kids News)
Students Watch How Do They Make Lollies with Dr Karl 4.a.
Answer the questions on Google Classroom regarding the Main Idea.
Word Investigations
“Sens” Comic Strip
Ask students to create a 1-2 panel comic showing one of the “sent/sens” words in action (e.g., someone feeling resentful, or a robot trying to understand human feelings).
4. Book Club Reading/ Prodigy or Epic
Reflection
Who can share the main idea from reading their text today?
Lesson 2
Lesson 2
Focus: Comprehension – Make Inferences and support with evidence
Learning Intention: We are learning to make inferences and support our inference with evidence.
Focus: Comprehension – Make Inferences and support with evidence
Learning Intention: We are learning to make inferences and support our inference with evidence.
Hook: Read mentor text
Mini Lesson:
Read: The Empty Pot
A Chinese folk tale about a boy who demonstrates honesty and integrity when he is entrusted with growing a royal flower- See planner for Main Idea and supporting details.
Rotations:
Teacher Group (using Amplify and Conference sheet)
Comprehension Group (using BTN or Kids News)
Students Watch How Do They Make Lollies with Dr Karl 4.a.
Answer the questions on Google Classroom regarding the Main Idea.
Word Investigations
“Sens” Comic Strip
Ask students to create a 1-2 panel comic showing one of the “sent/sens” words in action (e.g., someone feeling resentful, or a robot trying to understand human feelings).
4. Book Club Reading/ Prodigy or Epic
Reflection
Who can share an inference they made from reading their text today?
Lesson 3
Lesson 3
Focus: Comprehension –
Learning Intention:
Focus: Comprehension –
Learning Intention:
Hook:
Mini Lesson:
Rotations:
Teacher Group (using Amplify and Conference sheet)
Comprehension Group (using BTN or Kids News)
Students Watch How Do They Make Lollies with Dr Karl 4.a.
Answer the questions on Google Classroom regarding the Main Idea.
Word Investigations
“Sens” Comic Strip
Ask students to create a 1-2 panel comic showing one of the “sent/sens” words in action (e.g., someone feeling resentful, or a robot trying to understand human feelings).
4. Book Club Reading/ Prodigy or Epic
Reflection
Who can share an inference they made from reading their text today?
Lesson 4
Lesson 4
Focus: Comprehension – Make Inferences and support with evidence
Learning Intention: We are learning to make inferences and support our inference with evidence.
Focus: Comprehension – Make Inferences and support with evidence
Learning Intention: We are learning to make inferences and support our inference with evidence.
Hook:
Mini Lesson:
Rotations:
Rotations:
Teacher Group (using Amplify and Conference sheet)
Comprehension Group (using BTN or Kids News)
Students Watch How Do They Make Lollies with Dr Karl 4.a.
Answer the questions on Google Classroom regarding the Main Idea.
Word Investigations
“Sens” Comic Strip
Ask students to create a 1-2 panel comic showing one of the “sent/sens” words in action (e.g., someone feeling resentful, or a robot trying to understand human feelings).
4. Book Club Reading/ Prodigy or Epic
Reflection
Who can share an inference they made from reading their text today?
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