ELA/History

ELA STUDY GUIDES

Grades

History Study Guides

Daily Schedule

Day

ELA Focus / Skill

History Focus / Topic

Activities / Notes

Monday

Reading Introduction

Introduce New Historical Unit

Introduce the week's reading selection and historical topic. Build background knowledge, discuss essential questions, set learning objectives, and introduce key vocabulary and spelling words that connect to both subjects.

Tuesday

Guided Reading & Annotation

Primary & Secondary Sources

Read and annotate literary or informational texts while analyzing historical documents, maps, photographs, or artifacts. Identify text evidence, author's purpose, perspective, bias, and reinforce vocabulary and spelling.

Wednesday

Writing Practice

Historical Writing

Students complete paragraphs, essays, CER responses, diary entries, letters, or timelines using text evidence from ELA and historical sources. Emphasize correct use of vocabulary and spelling words.

Thursday

Small Group Instruction & Differentiation

Research & Project Work

Provide targeted reading intervention or enrichment while students research historical topics, collaborate in groups, organize notes, and complete projects. Reinforce vocabulary through games, discussion, and spelling practice.

Every Other Friday

ELA Review & Assessment

History Review & Assessment

Reading comprehension quiz, vocabulary review, spelling test, historical discussion, document analysis, debate, short presentation, or unit assessment. Students reflect on learning and set goals for the next unit.