READING
MONDAY: December 7, 2009
-Rehearsal for Christmas Show
PHONICS: Phonics Practice pages 127-128 (Check Up) Record as quiz grade.
READING: Sharing Literature "Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden" TM321H,
-Set a purpose: Listen to find out why the story has its title.
-Introduce Consonant Blends: spr/str/ thr TM312I-J (Transparency 78) -Apply
Phonics: Practice Book page 93 and Ex. Support page 93.
-Big Book of Rhymes- Read p.18-19 “Ice Cream Dream”.
HOMEWORK: "Beth’s Spring Gift" read, get signed, and return.
TUESDAY: December 8, 2009
-Rehearsal for Christmas Show
PHONICS: Phonics Practice pages 129-130
READING: Sharing literature read poem "Maytime Magic"
-Set a purpose for listening prior to reading TM321P.
-Review Consonant Blends: spr/str/thr TM321Q-R, Practice page 95.
-Focus Skill-Read Diagrams TM313A (transparency 82)
-Focus Strategy-Reread Aloud TM313B.
WEDNESDAY: December 9, 2009
-Introduce the vocabulary for "From Seed to Plant"(beautiful, nutrition,
protects, ripens, streams).
-High Frequency Words (same, outside, grocery store, lamp, faucet).
-In a large group, read Vocabulary Power pages 321-331 (transparency 81).
-Copy words and meanings into vocabulary journals, give list for home study.
-Pre-reading Strategies page TM313C
-Read " From Seed to Plant" silently and aloud pages 314-333.
-Do the guided comprehension and Think/Respond questions.
-Retelling-Use a sequence chart (transparency 83).
THURSDAY: December 10, 2009
-Read and study vocabulary words in "A Day in the Life of a Seed”
from "Sounds of Sunshine".
PHONICS: Phonics Practice Book pages 131-132 (Check Up) Record as quiz
grade.
HOMEWORK: Read, get signed, and return "A Day in the Life of a Seed".
Study for a vocabulary quiz. Extra Support page 96.
FRIDAY: December 11, 2009
READING: -Complete the story strips for “ From Seed to Plant " TM139.
-Vocabulary quiz page 96 of Practice Book.
-Take an oral reading grade on “A Day in the Life of a Seed”.
-Take AR test on " A Day in the Life of a Seed". Record test score for a
comprehension grade.
- Phonics Review Consonant Blends-Extra Support page 95.
- Review " Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden" (listen and think about
rhymes and rhythms in the story)TM331F.
MONDAY: December 14, 2009
PHONICS: Phonics Practice Book Pages 133 - 134
-Review vocabulary and high frequency words TM331J.
-Reread for Fluency " From Seed to Plant" with a partner or in small groups.
-Making Connections-Compare texts page 334 in the anthology.
-Reading Across the Texts - From Seed to Plant Project pages 332-333(Reading
a science article).
TUESDAY: December 15, 2009
READING: -Review-Syllable Pattern: VCV, TM335E-Fand Practice Book page98.
- Review Vocabulary and High-Frequency Words tm335H.
-Review assessment concepts orally, teacher uses A45-A48 of Practice.
-Reread "From Seed to Plant".
-Focus Skill – read Diagrams (Comprehension) TM335I
-Complete Test Prep and reading diagrams- Anthology pages 336-337 and
Practice Book page 99.
-Follow Directions (Multi-step) TM337A
HOMEWORK: Study for comprehension test on “From Seed to Plant ".
Read “From Seed to Plant" in the anthology.
-Send Anthology home. Parents sign planner to verify being read.
-Extra Support pages 99-Diagrams.
WEDNESDAY: December 16, 2009
PHONICS: Phonics Practice Book pages 135-136.
READING: -Listen to the audiotext version of “From Seed to Plant” or
students may read silently.
- Take AR test on “From Seed to Plant” Record test score for comprehension
grade.
- Comprehension test on "From Seed to Plant" A45-A48 in the Practice Book.
- Review r-Controlled Vowels: /ir/ear,eer TM337G and Practice Book page 100.
- Reinforce skills and strategies by using Books for All Learners. Students
will do self-selected reading from the classroom library.
HOMEWORK: "Andy Strums the Strings" read, get signed, return Thursday.
THURSDAY: December 17, 2009
PHONICS: Phonics Practice Book pages 137-138
READING: Independent reading
FRIDAY: December 18, 2009
-Celebrate the season
-Early Dismissal Winter Break