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Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 4
Week 8 Be The Source
5/28/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
TED Talks-BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/29/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading-Last Day for AR, Turn in Books
TED Talks-BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 7 Be The Source
5/20/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Introduce BTS
topic
/Video
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/21/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/22/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/23/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/24/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 6 Be The Source
5/13/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog/TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Introduce BTS
topic
/Video
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/14/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog/TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/15/19 MAPS
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog/TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/16/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog/TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/17/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog/TED talk/Grammar
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 5 Be The Source
5/6/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Introduce BTS
topic
/Video
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/7/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS Article
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/8/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS Ted Talk
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/9/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS Activity
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/10/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS Reflection
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 4 Be The Source
4/29/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Introduce BTS
topic
/Video
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/30/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Topic Article
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/1/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
TED Talk
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/2/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Topic Activity
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
5/3/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
May Blog
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Reflect on BTS week
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 3 Be The Source
4/22/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Commas in Series Mini-Lesson
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Work on BTS lessons
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/23/19 FORWARD Testing
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Review Comma in Series lesson
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Work on BTS lesson
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/24/19 FORWARD--NO CLASS
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/25/19 CVTC trip
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Work on BTS lesson
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/26/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Mini-Lesson: Introductory Clauses & Transitions
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
Work on BTS Lessons
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 2 Be The Source
4/15/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Work on Grammar Project
Killing Mr. Griffin
Read aloud
Break
BTS-Journal
Journal Template
Journal Example
Intro. to
Relaxation
(resch)
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/16/19 (Forward Testing)
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Present Grammar Project- Subject, Verb, Object
Break
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud
BTS (individual classroom)
Resch-Relaxation
Video
Relaxation
Article
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/17/19 (Forward Testing)
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Review Subject, Verb, Object
Blog
Break
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud
BTS (individual classroom)
Resch-Relaxation
Activities
TED Talk
-10 Mindful Minutes
(
questionnaire
)
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/18/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Blog
Break
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud
BTS (individual classroom)
Resch-Work on TED Talk & Journal
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 1 Be the Source
4/8/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Introduce Grammar Lesson
Project
Break
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud (
PowerPoint
)
Introduce New Books
Introduction
to Be The Source Unit
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/9/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud
Work on Grammar Project
Break
Expository Writing
PowerPoint
Be the Source of
Notes to Teachers
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/10/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud
Work on Grammar Project
Break
Note
Video
Kindness Boomerang
Be the Source of a Random Note
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/11/19 Snow Day
4/12/19
Objectives:
I can use grammar correctly in my own writing.
I can read many genres of books.
I can comprehend oral language.
I can be the source of change in school by creating an action plan, implementing the plan, and reflecting on the plan.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Killing Mr.Griffin
Read Aloud
Work on Grammar Project
Break
TED Talk
Starting a Movement
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
Week 7 WWII/Holocaust
4/1/19
Objectives:
I can research a topic and make connection to today.
I can read many genres of books.
I can gain background knowledge on World War 2 and the Holocaust
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Blog/Grammar Mini-Lessons
Break
Navajo Code Talker Activity
Project Work Time
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/2/19
Objectives:
I can research a topic and make connection to today.
I can read many genres of books.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Blog/Grammar Mini-Lessons
Break
Project Work Time
Presentation Practice
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/3/19
Objectives:
I can research a topic and make connection to today.
I can read many genres of books.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Blog/Grammar Mini-Lessons
Break
Project Work Time
Presentation Practice
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/4/19
Objectives:
I can research a topic and make connection to today.
I can read many genres of books.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Blog/Journal
Break
Present Projects
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/5/19
Objectives:
I can research a topic and make connection to today.
I can read many genres of books.
Materials:
Activities:
Independent Reading
Blog/Journal
Break
Present Projects
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog
AR Tests
Project
4/29/19
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