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Quarter 2
Quarter 3
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Quarter 1
Week 1 Multicultural Literature
9/4/18
Objectives:
I can love reading.
I can tell what the classroom expectations are.
I can
Materials:
Smiling Face
Book by the end of the hour
Folder
Notebook
Pencil
Activities:
Seating Chart
Go over class structure
Independent Reading
Writing
Break
Read Aloud
Mini Lesson
Parent Letter
, Go over expectations
Checkout books
Go over reading log/AR point expectations
Get to know you activities (
Resch
)
Homework:
Get parent letter signed
Read
Assessment:
9/5/18
Objectives:
I can...comprehend many genres of literature at my grade level.
I can...comprehend oral language.
Materials:
Journal
Pencil
Book
Chromebook (as needed)
Activities:
Review expectations over silent reading
Independent Read
Back to School
Survey
Brainstorm Blog Ideas
Bingo Cards
Break
Watson's Go to Birmingham
PowerPoint
--slide 1
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham
(p.1-12)
Multicultural Lit
PowerPoint
Homework:
Read
Bring Blog Idea tomorrow
Assessment:
9/6/18
Objectives:
I can...comprehend many genres of literature at my grade level.
I can...comprehend oral language.
I can...create grade-level appropriate writing for text, purpose, and audience.
Materials:
Journal
Pencil
Book
Chromebook (as needed)
Activities:
Independent Reading
Choose Partner & 5 Bingo Picks
Begin Research on Bingo Picks
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham
(p.12-19)
Note-taking
PowerPoint
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
9/7/18
Objectives:
I can...comprehend many genres of literature at my grade level.
I can...comprehend oral language.
I can...create grade-level appropriate writing for text, purpose, and audience.
Materials:
Journal
Pencil
Book
Chromebook (as needed)
Activities:
Independent Reading
Research on Bingo Picks
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham
(p.20-31)
Finish Note-Taking PowerPoint
Note-taking
Practice
(Read
article
& take notes using a method that works best for you)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Week 2 Multicultural Literature
9/10/18
Objectives:
I can...comprehend many genres of literature at my grade level.
I can...comprehend oral language.
I can...create grade-level appropriate writing for text, purpose, and audience.
Materials:
Journal
Pencil
Book
Chromebook (as needed)
Activities:
Independent Reading
Finish Research on Bingo Picks
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham
(p.32-39)
Note-taking
Practice
(Read article & take notes using a method that works best for you)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
9/11/18
Objectives:
I can
write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and meaningful evidence.
I can...
Materials:
Journal
Pencil
Book
Chromebook (as needed)
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog with Partner
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham
Argument Writing PowerPoint
(1-5)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
9/12/18
Objectives:
I can...write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and meaningful evidence.
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog with Partner
Good Blog
examples
Break
Read
Watson's Go to Birmingham (47-54)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
9/13/18
Objectives:
I can...write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and meaningful evidence.
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog with Partner
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (55-63)
Argument Writing PowerPoint (6-12)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
9/14/18-ALICE (84 min)
Objectives:
I can...write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and meaningful evidence.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog with Partner
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (64-74)
Argument Writing PowerPoint (12-end)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Week 3 Multicultural Literature
9/17/18
Objectives:
I can comprehend many genres of books.
I can write in various genres, for various audiences, and various purposes.
I can write arguments with a clear thesis statement, and claims backed with evidence and explanations.
I can comprehend oral language.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (75-85)
Finish Argument Writing PP
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/18/18
Objectives:
I can comprehend many genres of books.
I can write in various genres, for various audiences, and various purposes.
I can write arguments with a clear thesis statement, and claims backed with evidence and explanations.
I can comprehend oral language.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham(86-94)
Research
vocab list
& find authentic photographs that can explain/represent the words
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/19/18-MAPS
Objectives:
I can comprehend many genres of books.
I can write in various genres, for various audiences, and various purposes.
I can comprehend oral language.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (94-99)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/20/18 Early Release
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (100-113)
Present finding on vocab
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/21/18
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham(113-120)
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
Week 4 Multicultural Literature
9/24/18
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (121-130 break)
Nonfiction video about
Jim Crow Laws
Homework:
Read
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/25/18
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (130-137)
Read
Dear Martin
pg. 21-29
"All men are created equal" discussion from
Dear Martin
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/26/18
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (138-148)
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/27/18
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (149-161)
Compare our discussion from yesterday to the discussion in
Dear Martin
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
9/28/18
Objectives:
I can...
I can...
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog/Turn In!
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (162-168)
Read Nonfiction article about
Little Rock 9
together
Discuss picture with the article
Homework:
Assessment:
Blog 1 due 9/28
Week 5 Multicultural Literature
10/1/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can build background knowledge for argumentative essay.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
New Blog Starts--New BINGO Card!
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (169-180)
Continue reading Little Rock Nine article and have discussion
Watch
Little Rock Nine Video
Homework:
Assessment:
10/2/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can build background knowledge for argumentative essay.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (180-190)
Birmingham Church Bombings
video
Church Bombing
Slide Show
(These two HAVE to go together)
Homework:
Assessment:
10/3/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an outline for an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (191-198)
Read passage from
Ghost Boys
pgs. 150-159 (19-20 school year)
Assign Argument Essay
Outline
Due Oct. 10
Homework:
Assessment:
10/4/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an outline for an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Work on Blog
Break
Read
Watsons Go to Birmingham (198-206)
Take AR test
Work on Argument Essay
Outline Due Oct. 10
Homework:
Assessment:
10/5/18 Homecoming
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an outline for an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Explore
NYTimes Simulator
Quizlet Live
Essay Outline
Time (if time)
Homework:
Assessment:
Week 6 Multicultural Literature
10/8/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an outline for an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Watch Watsons
Movie
Break
Ind. Reading
Work on Outline--Due 10/10.
Assessment:
10/9/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an outline for an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Watch Watsons
Movie
Break
Ind Reading
Work on Outline--Due Today
Homework:
Assessment:
10/10/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an outline for an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Discuss Movie v. Book
Break
Ind Reading
Work on Essay--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
10/11/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog Worktime
Break
Work on Essay/Blog--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
10/12/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Review
Mini-Lesson
: Transitions, explanations, in-text citations, bibliography, thesis
Break
Work on Essay/Blog--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
Week 7 Multicultural Literature
10/15/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Work on Essay/Blog--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
10/16/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Work on Essay/Blog--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
10/17/18 Picture Day
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Go over Argument Essay
Rubric
Work on Essay--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
10/18/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Work on Essay--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
10/19/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Work on Essay--Due Oct.19
Homework:
Assessment:
Week 8 Multicultural Literature
10/22/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Book Club Expectations
PowerPoint
Get into groups and choose roles
Debate Roles
PowerPoint
Homework:
Assessment:
10/23/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Reverse brainstorm about poetry. What do you absolutely hate about poetry?
Watch
Slam Poetry Sucks
Debate Roles
PowerPoint
Get into groups and choose roles
Homework:
Assessment:
10/24/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Transition to Mini-Lesson with
Bacon
Slam Poem
Mini-Lesson: Song Lyrics
Listen to
Song
Analyze the song together over doc cam
Explain the real meaning"You Broke Up With Me"
Example
Intro. to
Public Speaking
Homework:
Assessment:
10/25/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog
Break
Mini-Lesson: Song Lyrics
Listen to
Song
Analyze the song together over doc cam
Explain the real meaning"You Broke Up With Me"
Example
Intro. to
Public Speaking
Homework:
Assessment:
Week 1 Newbery/Poetry
10/30/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Blog (Editing Day)
Break
Watch Book Club
Videos
Choose Top 2 book choices--turn in to teacher
Research and work time on debate
Homework:
Assessment:
10/31/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Turn In Perfect Blog!
Break
Get put into book clubs
Choose first jobs
Research and work time on debate
Homework:
Assessment:
11/1/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Introduce Newbery Unit
Break
Debates!
Homework:
Assessment:
11/2/18
Objectives:
I can write grade level appropriate texts
I can comprehend many genres of books
I can comprehend oral language
I can create an argumentative essay utilizing information from many sources.
Materials:
Activities:
Ind Reading
Introduce
Figurative Language Presentations
Break
Debates!
Homework:
Assessment:
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