Curriculum Plan
Reading-Common Core
3rd Grade
2019 – 2020
Resource: Journeys
Note: The following is the key for “Teacher Time.”
B – below grade level
O – on grade level
A – above grade level
Week 1: Reading Workshop
Source: Guiding Readers and Writers, by Fountas & Pinnell
Essential Question: What are the learners’ responsibilities for Independent Reading?
Day | Materials/Resources | Mini-lesson and Key Concepts | Procedure |
1 | Guiding Readers and Writers, by Fountas & Pinnell
Readers’ Magazine File: plastic holder per student for reading materials
Class library or bucket of books from school library
chart paper
markers
Readers’ Notebooks (notebooks or small binders) |
Accessing Reading Materials
Management mini-lesson
Key Concepts
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Days | Materials/Resources | Mini-lesson and Key Concepts | Procedure |
2 and 3 | Favorite picture book
chart paper
markers
Thought Bubbles
sticky notes |
Reading is Thinking
Strategies and Skills mini-lesson
Readers talk with each other about their thinking. |
Strategies you might mention (just use 3-5 per book): Personal connection Prediction Visualization Comment on author’s language/style Make connections to character
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4 | magazine file holders
chart paper
markers |
How Readers Choose Books
Management mini-lesson
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5 | favorite picture book
Readers’ Notebooks
copy of Thought Bubbles |
Listening to Your Inner Voice to Help Create Meaning
or Sharing Your Thinking Part 2
Strategies and Skills mini-lesson
When readers read, they have an inner dialogue as they create meaning called their Inner Voice. |
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Week 2: Reading Workshop (continued) Source: Guiding Readers and Writers, by Fountas & Pinnell Essential Question: What are the learners’ responsibilities for Independent Reading? |
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1 | Anchor chart “How to Buzz Effectively”
Markers
Article for shared reading |
Dynamic Duos: How to Turn-and-Talk Effectively
Management mini-lesson
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2 | sample abandoned book
chart paper
markers
My Reading Log sheets
Library books and book magazine files |
Reasons for Abandoning Books
Strategies and Skills
Book exchange today |
“What makes a book a poor fit?”
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3 | Readers’ Notebooks
Reading Log sheets |
Keeping a Record of Your Reading
Management mini-lesson
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lesson about using Readers’ Notebook ( given to students Day 1) and how to fill out “My Reading Log” ( see next page)
Overall Expectations 1- Read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, graphic, and informational texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning; 2 – Recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning 3 – Use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently 4 – Reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during and after reading
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4 | chart paper
markers
list or basket of familiar books
Extra: Movie – The Pagemaster (with McCauley Caulkin) |
Genres – Different Types of Fiction
Skills and Strategies mini-lesson
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· Present a mini-lesson on the definition of Fiction Books.
· Present and define different types of Fictional Genres through game of Charades. For example, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Classics, Humor. (See definitions in. Appendix #13.) · Students select genre card and play game of Headbandz to guess their genre. Students then are sent to find a book in the library of that genre and to meet with other students of the same assigned genre to create a definition poster · In the whole group discussion, ask selected students what books they are currently reading and what genre it is. Have each selected student physically walk to the area where their book is shelved · Make the point that books are shelved/organized alphabetically by the author’s last name-not by Genre. · Review and discuss which genres are in fact fictional? Will new genres need to be created (i.e. survival literature)? Discuss books that cross borders. |
5 | sticky notes
chart paper
book to model focused, engaged reading
BLM Guidelines for Reading Workshop
BLM for Key Comprehension Strategies
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Guidelines for Reading Workshop
Management Mini lesson
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The teacher will provide a focus for students when they are reading. Students record ideas on sticky notes to be placed in their books (diagnostic). Suggestions:
If your students are very familiar with this first six strategies, move on to the following high-order thinking strategies: · Drawing inferences · Finding important information (especially important for non-fiction texts) · Summarizing · Synthesizing · Monitoring Comprehension · Evaluating
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Week 3: Reading Workshop (continued) Source: Guiding Readers and Writers, by Fountas & Pinnell Essential Question: What are the learners’ responsibilities for Independent Reading? |
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1 | Anchor charts
Books for Book Talks |
Choosing Books
Strategies and Skills Mini-Lesson
BOOK EXCHANGE At this point students will have up to 5 pieces of reading material in their magazine file |
This is a time to review and consolidate prior learning.
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2 | picture book to read aloud
sticky notes
Annotation (Appendix #16) |
Leaving Tracks of Your Thinking
Management Mini-Lesson
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· Classroom teacher will read aloud a picture book or read aloud book and will model stopping and making annotations and/or notes (on sticky notes) about their thinking on the pages that prompted the thoughts
· Teacher will point out that these notes can be used for information when students are writing their Reading Response letters (to be covered in detail on Day 14) · The marked places can help students remember the parts that they want to write about in their Reading Response Letters · Practice the use of sticky notes in their books during Independent Reading based on modelled lesson above · As a whole group (in whole group teaching area), students share where they put their sticky notes and why |
3 | sample letter
overhead/ projector/as needed
sticky notes
prepared anchor chart Topics for your…
Appendix #21 |
Responses to Reading
Strategies and Skills Mini Lesson
· Writing about reading allows students to explore meaning and deepen understanding
· A good response includes a date, salutation, a paragraph responding to the teacher’s comments, a brief summary of what has been read so far, connection, evidence from the text, a sentence starter, (the number will increase as the year progresses) and evidence from the text, and conclusion. |
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4 | letter from previous day
Reading Response Journals (RRJ)
Weekly schedule for submitting RRJ
Sample response letter form (Appendix #24) |
Writing Letters in your Reading Response Journals Each Week
Management Mini-lesson
Teacher Homework Night: Review class letters to choose examples of successful letters and to identify students who may possibly need a Guided session. |
** May use writing workshop time for initial reading responses for students you know need support in writing to help them build confidence with the format. You may have the format outlined on chart paper or in digital format that you can record on during the conference to guide the discussion.
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5 | chart paper
markers
Sample anchor chart on Proofreading Your Letter (Appendix #26)
Reading Response Journals |
Proofreading your letter
Strategies and Skills Mini-Lesson
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Link this to revising and editing strategies you are using in your Writer’s Workshop |
Week 4: Reading Workshop (continued)
Source: Guiding Readers and Writers, by Fountas & Pinnell Essential Question: What are the learners’ responsibilities for Independent Reading? |
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1 | My Reading Interests (Appendix #27)
Books I Plan To Read (Appendix #27)
Independent Reading Folders
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Creating a list of reading interests
Management Mini-Lesson
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Pre-made anchor chart of T.A.C.S. (Appendix #29) |
Book Talks
Strategies and Skills Mini-Lesson
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· Teacher shares the grade appropriate framework (see outline in Appendix and checklist in Appendix #29) with students prior to modelling an effective book talk/recommendation
· Post anchor charts of frameworks Introduce the LIVING WALL (Appendix #30) · Students share books that they have enjoyed by posting them on the Living Wall · Students complete biographical information on sticky notes and post them in the correct genre spot on the wall · This will become a go-to spot for book selection |
3, 4 | Independent Reading |
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Week 5: Journeys Unit 1/Lesson 1
Genre: Humorous Fiction and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Community/Education
Essential Question: How is learning at school different from learning at home?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Story Structure/Summarize/Analyze Illustrations
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.7; RL.3.7; RI.3.1; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL.3.3; SL.3.; SL.3.6; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C
Day | Warm-Up and Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
Small Groups (3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | |||
1 | Warm Up: Read aloud – “A Fine, Fine School” – pp. T22
Mini Lesson: Intro vocabulary pp T18-T19 |
Guided Reading Groups: p T74
· B: Vocabulary Reader-p T78 · O: Vocabulary Reader-p T78 · A: Vocabulary Reader-p T79 |
See p T73
· Technology · Independent Reading · WB-pp 2-3 · Vocabulary activity-pT50 and T52 |
Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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2 | Mini-Lesson: Story structure-p T38-T39 | Groups: p T74
· B: Summarize-p T80 · O: Summarize-p T80 · A: Summarize-p T81 |
See p T74
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Review: Story
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Mini-Lesson: Analyzing Illustrations-p T38-T39 | Groups: p. T74
· B: Leveled Reader-My Teacher, My Dad-p T84 · 0: Leveled Reader-Ms. Pinkerville, You’re Our Star!”-p T85 · A: Leveled Reader-Ms. F Goes Back to School”-p T86 |
See p T74
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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4 | Warm Up: Read aloud – “One-Room School Houses” – pp. T56-T57
Mini Lesson: Intro vocabulary pp T58-T59 |
Groups: p T75
· B: Differentiated Vocab Strategies-p T88 · O: Differentiated Vocab Strategies-p T88 · A: Differentiated Vocab Strategies-p T88 |
See p T75
· Technology · Independent Reading · Vocabulary · WB-pp 11A and 11B |
Review Vocabulary
Short assessment of skills learned today
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5 | Warm Up: Recall “One-Room School Houses” – pp. T56-T57
Mini Lesson: Connecting to the text-p T57 |
Groups: p T75
· B · O · A |
See p T75
· Technology · Independent Reading · Connecting to the Text · Partner re-read |
Review: Story
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Journeys Grab & Go – p 4 |
Week 6: Journeys Unit 1/Lesson 2
Genre: Fantasy and Informational
Domain/Topic: Civics/The Court System
Essential Question: Why are courts an important part of our government?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Conclusions/Infer and Predict/Author’s Word Choice
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL3.3; SL.3.6
Day | Warm-Up and Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | |||
1 | Warm Up: Read aloud – “The Trial of Cardigan Jones” – p T115
Mini Lesson: Intro vocabulary-p T110 |
Vocabulary
· B: p T170 · O: p T170 · A: p T171 |
· Leveled Practice –SR2.1
· Vocabulary activity · Independent Reading · Independent Tech lessons |
Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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2 | Mini-Lesson: Conclusions p T117 | Differentiate Comprehension/ Infer/Predict
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Review: Story
Short assessment of skills learned today
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3 | · Mini-Lesson: Author’s Word Choice- p T121 | · B: Leveled Reader, The Catnapper p T176
· O: Leveled Reader, Lauren · Otter p T176 · A: Leveled Reader, The Case of the Missing Grass p T178 |
· Re-read Leveled Reader · Benchmark and Unit Tests-pp 1-4 · Independent Tech lessons · Vocabulary activity |
Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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4 | Warm Up: Read aloud – “You Be the Jury”-p. T148
Mini Lesson: Intro vocabulary-p T146 and T156 |
Dictionary/Glossary
· B: p T180 · O: p T180 · A: p T181 · |
· Partner re-read of leveled reader
· Benchmark and Unit Tests-pp 5-8 · WB-pp 12-13 |
Review Vocabulary
Short assessment of skills learned today
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5 | Warm Up: Recall “You Be the Jury” – p. T148
Mini Lesson: Connecting to the text |
Options for reteaching
· B: p T182 · O: p T182 · A: p T183 |
· Independent Reading
· Independent Tech lessons · Vocabulary activity · WB-pp 14-21 |
Review: Story
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Week 7: Journeys Unit 1/Lesson 3
Genre: Realistic Fiction and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Community/Volunteers
Essential Question: Why is volunteering good for a community?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Understanding Characters/Analyze and Evaluate/Story Message
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A;R F.3.4B; SL.31A; SL.3.1B; SL31C; SL31D; SL.3.2; SL.3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Suggested Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Destiny’s Gift) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use books with strong character development.
TE P. 272
B: Lana and Miguel’s Park
O: The Bears Ride in Style
A: Caroline’s Treats |
Partner Read
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud. | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Kids Making a Difference) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *Thank You Mr. Faulkner – Patricca Pollacco *Crow Boy – Taro Yashima |
Supplemental Reading Passages: http://www.Readworks.org |
Week 8: Journeys Unit 1/Lesson 4
Genre: Historical Fiction
Domain/Topic: Physical Science/Engineering
Essential Question: Why is everyone’s role on a project important?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Compare and Contrast/Infer and Predict/Story Structure
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.5; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL3.1D; SL3.3
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Suggested Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Pop’s Bridge) |
If not using Journeys leveled texts, use leveled texts with at least 2 strong characters that can be compared/contrasted
TE P 356
B: The Tallest Tower
O: Champ of Hoover Dam
A: Sky-High Dreams |
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Bridges) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *The Pain & The Great One – Judy Blume *Officer Buckle & Gloria -Peggy Rathmann |
Week 9: Journeys Unit 1/Lesson 5
Genre: Biography and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Recreation and Travel/Sports
Essential Question: What are the traits of a hero?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Cause and Effect/Visualize/Literal and Nonliteral Meanings
STANDARDS: RL.3.5; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.4; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.31; RF.3.3C; RF.3.3; RF.3.4A; SL3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Roberto Clemente) | If not using Journeys Leveled readers use leveled biographies that show a clear cause and effect. (readworks.org is a great resource for this).
TE P. 454 and 460
B: Willie Mays
O: The Home-Run King
A: Babe Ruth |
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud Poetry paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *The Tree Lady – H. Joseph Hopkins *Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible… – Judith Viorst
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readworks.org |
Week 10: Journeys Unit 1/Lesson 6
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Recreation and Travel/Sports
Essential Question: What makes bats interesting and useful?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Sequence of Events/Question/Domain-Specific Vocabulary
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.5; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI. 3.4; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3A; RF.3.3C; RF.3.3D; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Bat Loves the Night) | If not using Journeys leveled readers use narrative nonfiction with a clear sequence of events. (not all nonfiction books will work for this skill)
TE P. 72 and 78
B: Chased by a Bat
O: A Sound in the Ground
A: Life in a Cave |
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: A Bat is Born) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *Bats – Gail Gibbons *National Geographic Readers: Bats – Elizabeth Carney |
Week 11: Journeys Unit 2/Lesson 7
Genre: Informational Text and Traditional Tale
Domain/Topic: The Arts/Visual Arts
Essential Question: How do pictures help tell a story?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Text and Graphic Features/Analyze and Evaluate/Sequence of Events
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.3; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL.3.5; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: What Do Illustrators Do?) | If not using Journeys leveled readers use informational texts with many nonfiction text features and a clear sequence of events.
TE P. 164 and 170
B: Making Murals
O: Artists All Around YOu
A: Art in Caves |
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud traditional tale paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Jack Draws a Beanstalk) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly – Pat Jacobs *”Who Would Win?” Series |
Text features video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mAl9QMJJTo
text features scavenger hunt using online NatGeo magazine https://www.weareteachers.com/printable-informational-text-scavenger-hunt/ |
Week 12: Journeys Unit 2/Lesson 8
Genre: Folktale
Domain/Topic: Cultures/Traditions
Essential Question: What do traditional tales tell readers about life?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Conclusions/Infer and Predict/Literal and Nonliteral Meanings
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.34; RL.3.7; RL,3.9; RL.3.10; RI.3.9;RF.3.3C; RF.3.3D; RF.3.4C; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.4; SL3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: The Harvest Birds) | If not using Journeys leveled readers use leveled texts that can be used to teach inferencing
TE pg. 258 and 262 B: Dear Diary TE 268
O: The Great Storyteller TE 269
A: The Night Bird TE 270 |
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud folktale paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The Treasure) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
*The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses – Paul Goble *The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush -Tomie dePaola |
Week 13: Journeys Unit 2/Lesson 9
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Domain/Topic: The Arts/Performance Arts
Essential Question: How is a live performance different from other kinds of entertainment?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Cause and Effect/Monitor and Clarify/Analyze Illustrations
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.4; RL.3.5; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI3.1; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.3D; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL3.1D; SL.3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Kamashabi Man) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use realistic fiction leveled texts where cause and effect is evident.
TE pg. 352 and 358
B: Before the Talkies TE 362
O: Tall Tale Tuesday TE 363
A: The Kabuki Kid TE 364 |
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The True Story of Kamishibai) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *When Marian Sang – Pam Munoz *Strega Nona -Tomie dePaola |
Week 14: Journeys Unit 2/Lesson 10
Genre: Biography and Moving Pictures
Domain/Topic: Technology and Innovation/Inventions
Essential Question: What important traits must an inventor have?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Main Ideas and Details/Summarize/Sequence of Events
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.4; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.3D; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL3.3; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
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Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Young Thomas Edison) | If not using Journeys leveled readers use biographies at student level.
TE P 450 and 456
B: The Write Brothers T460
O: George Washington Carver T 461
A: The TV Kid T462 |
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Moving Pictures) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
*The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle -Don Wulffson |
Main idea brainpop https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/mainidea/ Main idea and detail online game |
Week 15: Journeys Unit 3/Lesson 11
Genre: Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Technology and Innovation/Inventions
Essential Question: How do inventions help athletes?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Sequence of Events/Question/Text and Graphic Features
STANDARDS: RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.4; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Technology Wins the Game) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled informational texts with a variety of text features and a clear sequence of events.
TE Pgs 70 and 76
B: The Olympics T80
O: The Paralympic Games T81
A: All About Sports T82 |
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Science for Sports Fans) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
Supplemental Texts: *The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle -Don Wulffson |
Readworks.org
Great lesson and passage for text features https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/learning-read-nonfiction-and-its-text-features/ |
Week 16: Journeys Unit 3/Lesson 12
Genre: Trickster Tale and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Life Science/Agriculture
Essential Question: Why is it important to grow food crops?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Theme/Visualize/Point of View
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.4; RL.3.6; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.5; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL3.3; SL.3.4
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Tops & Bottoms) | If not using Journeys leveled readers use leveled books with a strong theme or message.
TE p 164 and 170
B: Monkey fools crocodile T174
O: Rabbit and the Talking Squash T175
A: Coyote and the Crops T176 |
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Goodness Grows in Gardens) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Pixar shorts to teach theme
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHjsc9E7VrSitFvcCVeXhkGeyLJGLssUB |
Week 17: Journeys Unit 3/Lesson 13
Genre: Legend and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Cultures/American Indian History
Essential Question: Why are stories from different cultures important?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Compare and Contrast/Analyze and Evaluate/Story Message
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI. 3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.1.0; RF.3.4A; RF. 3.4B; RF.3.4C; SL3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL3.1D; SL.3.2; SL3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Yonder Mountain: A Cherokee Legend) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use legends or fiction books with at least two strong characters and a strong message.
TE 256 and 262 B: Timid Boy and Moma Bear T266
O: Tuk Becomes a Hunter T267
A: The Lonely Man |
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The Trail of Tears) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Week 18: Journeys Unit 3/Lesson 14
Genre: Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Social Relationships/People and Animals
Essential Question: What are some benefits of dogs interacting with people?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Author’s Purpose/Summarize/Point of View
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.3; RL.3.7; RI.3.1.; RI.3.2; RI.3.4; RI.3.5; RI.3.6; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF3.4.A; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Aero & Officer Mike) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled Informational texts.
TE 348 and 354
B: Helper Monkeys t358
O: Good Dogs, Guide Dogs T359
A: Dogs to the Rescue T360 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Kids and Critters) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Types of writing (Author’s Purpose) Brainpop
https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/typesofwriting/
Author’s Purpose texts and lessons |
Week 19: Journeys Unit 3/Lesson 15
Genre: Humorous Fiction and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Health and Safety/Cooking
Essential Question: Why are safety rules important?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Understanding Characters/Infer and Predict/Formal and Informal Language
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.6; RL3.7; RL3.9; RL.E.10; RI.3.3; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL3.1A; SL.3.B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL.3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: The Extra Good Sunday) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled books with strong characters. (The next two weeks are humorous fiction, now could be a good time to start a novel study or chapter book in that genre with advanced groups)
TE 444 and 450
B: Fifi’s Bath T454
O: Trouble with Triplets T455
A: Waiting for Aunt Ro T456 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Imagine a Recipe) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Week 20: Journeys Unit 4/Lesson 16
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Domain/Topic: General Science/Conservation
Essential Question: Why is it important to take care of our environment?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Story Structure/Monitor and Clarify/Theme
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.4; RL.3.5; RL.3.6; RL.3.9; RL.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1A; SL3.1B; SL3.1C; SL3.1D; SL3.3; SL.3.4
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Judy Moody Saves the World!) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, find leveled fiction books that have a clear story structure.
TE p. 78 and 84
B: The Recycling Contest T88
O: Joy’s Planet Patrol Plan T89
A: The Green Team T91 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud fiction paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: “My Smelly Pet” excerpt) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Week 21: Journeys Unit 4/Lesson 17
Genre: Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Earth Science/Fossils
Essential Question: What can fossils tell us about the past?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Conclusions/Visualize/Point of View
STANDARDS: RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.6;, RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.3; SL.3.6; SL.3.1A;SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.3; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: The Albertosaurus Mystery: Philip Currie’s Hunt in the Badlands) | If you are not using the Journeys leveled readers, use leveled informational books that can be used to draw conclusions about text.
TE 170 and 176
B: Uncovering the Past T180
O: Mysteries from Long Ago T181
A: The Man who Digs Dinosaurs T182 |
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Finding Fossils for Fun) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Week 22: Journeys Unit 4/Lesson 18
Genre: Informational Text and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Life Science/Trees
Essential Question: What are some differences among types of trees?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Text and Graphic Features/Question/Domain-Specific Vocabulary
STANDARDS: RL31; RL.3.5; RL. 3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.4; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10RF.33C; RF.3.3D; RF.D3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL3.1C; SL3.1D; SL.3.2; SL.3.3; SL.3.5; SL.3.6; SL.3.1A; SL3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: A Tree is Growing) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled informational books with a variety of text features.
T 264 and 270
B: Daffodil Spring T274
O: Wind in the Pines T275
A: The Power of Corn T276 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud poetry paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Week 23: Journeys Unit 4/Lesson 19
Genre: Myth/Play and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Community/Social Relationships
Essential Question: How do members of a community help each other?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Story Structure/Summarize/Story Message
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL3.3; RL.34; RL.3.5; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.7; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL3.3’ SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Two Bear Cubs) | If not using Journeys leveled texts, use leveled Plays that have a clear message and story structure.
T356 and 362 B:How Chipmunk Got Her Stripes T366
O: The Tale of the Ungrateful Tiger T367
A: Crow Brings The Daylight T363 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Whose Land is it?) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Reader’s Theater Scripts http://www.teachingheart.net/readerstheater.htm
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Week 24: Journeys Unit 4/Lesson 20
Genre: Informational Text and Myth
Domain/Topic: Earth Science/Climate
Essential Question: What are the coldest places on Earth like?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Main Ideas and Details/Infer and Predict/Literal and Nonliteral Meanings
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.5; RL. 3.7; RL.3.9; RL.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C; RI. RI. 3.1; RI. 3.2; RI 3:10 SL.3.1A; SL,3.1B; SL,31C; SL3.1D; SL.3.2; SL3.3; .3L34; SL3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Life on the Ice) | If not using Journeys leveled texts, use leveled informational texts.
TE p 452 and 458
B: Watch Out Polar Bears! T462
O: Beating the Heat T463
A: Living in Trees T464 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The Raven – An Inuit Myth) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Articles with a focus on Main idea and detail |
Week 25: Journeys Unit 5/Lesson 21
Genre: Historical Fiction and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: American History/Pioneer Life
Essential Question: What was life like for the pioneers?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Story Structure/Monitor and Clarify/Point of View
STANDARDS: RL3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.6; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2; SL3.3; SL.3.4; SL.3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Sarah, Plain and Tall) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled historical fiction books or texts .
TE P 72 and 78
B: Lost! T82
O: Race Against Time T83
A: An unwelcome Visitor T84 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Wagons of the Old West) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Week 26: Journeys Unit 5/Lesson 22
Genre: Informational Text and Fable
Domain/Topic: Life Science/Animal Migration
Essential Question: Why do animals migrate to other places?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Compare and Contrast/Visualize/Author’s Word Choice
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.4; RI.3.7; RI.3.8; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3C; RF.3.3D; RF.3.4A; SL.3.1B; SL.3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.3.2
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: The Journey: Stories of Migration) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use informational texts that can be used to compare topics.
TE 164 and 170
B: Monarchs on the Move T174
O: Fish on the Move T175
A: Rescuing the Whooping Crane 176 |
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud fable paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The Grasshopper and The Ant) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Compare and contrast articles with question sets |
Week 27: Journeys Unit 5/Lesson 23
Genre: Fantasy and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Communication/Seeing
Essential Question: How can people communicate over long distances?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Sequence of Events/Analyze and Evaluate/Formal and Informal Language
STANDARDS: RL 3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.5; RL.3.7; RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3A; RF.3.3B; RF.3.3C; RF3.4A; RF.3.4B; SL.3.2; SL.3.4
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled fantasy books with a clear sequence of events.
TE 258 and 264
B: Binxie Gets Lost T268
O: Ursus, The Traveling Bear T269
A: Hopping Henry T270 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Moving the U.S. Mail) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Sequencing passages and question sets |
Week 28: Journeys Unit 5/Lesson 24
Genre: Realistic Fiction and Informational Text
Domain/Topic: Earth Science/Volcanoes
Essential Question: What changes do volcanoes cause?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Author’s Purpose/Question/Analyze Illustrations
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.4; RL.3.7; RL3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3A; RF.3.3B; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C; SL.3.2; SL3.3; SL.3.4; SL3.1C; SL.3.1D; SL.D.4; SL.3.5
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Dog-of-The-Sea-Waves) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, Use leveled realistic fiction or informational texts.
TE pg 350 and 356
B: The Great Bay T360
O: The Girl and the Wolf T361
A: Friends with Wings T362 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud informational paired passage and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The Land Volcanoes Built) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Types of writing (Author’s Purpose) Brainpop
https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/typesofwriting/
Author’s Purpose texts and lessons |
Week 29: Journeys Unit 5/Lesson 25
Genre: Informational Text and Play
Domain/Topic: Earth Science/Mountains
Essential Question: Why do mountain climbers need to be well prepared?
Target Skill/Target Strategy/Supporting Skills: Text and Graphic Features/Infer and Predict/Main Ideas and Details
STANDARDS: RL.3.2; RL.3.3; RL.3.5; RL.3.7. RL.3.10; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI.3.4; RI.3.5; RI.3.7; RI.3.9; RI.3.10; RF.3.3A; RF.3.3B; RF.3.3C; SL.3.2; SL.3.4; SL3.6
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and initial interactive read aloud of text (Journeys: Mountains: Surviving Mount Everest) | If not using Journeys leveled readers, use leveled informational texts with a variety of text features.
TE p. 446 and 425
B: Rushing for Gold T456
O: Journey of the Kon-Tiki T475
A: Up, Up, and Away T 458 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud play paired passage as a class and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: The Big Clean Up) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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Text features file folder project
http://www.elementaryantics.com/2013/11/take-me-back-tuesday.html |
Week 30: Journeys Unit 6/Lesson 26
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction, Folktale and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Values/Determination
Essential Question: How does having a goal help people succeed?
Target Skill/Target Strategy: Main Ideas and Details/Analyze and Evaluate
STANDARDS: RL.3.10; RI.3.2; RI.3.5; RI.3.6;RF.33B; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and new routine for article reading. (Journeys: The Foot Race Across America) | If not using Journeys leveled readers for a novel study, use leveled realistic fiction chapter books books to conduct a novel study from now until the then of the year
Below Level Trade Book Donavan’s Word Jar Author: Monalisa DeGross Genre: Realistic Fiction TE P. 239-291
On Level Trade Book Author: Andrew Clements Genre: Realistic Fiction TE P. 294-347
Advanced Trade Book Capoeira Author: George Ancona Genre: Informational Text TE p. 350-402 |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud week’s short article and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Paca and the Beetle: A Folktale from Brazil) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Week 31: Journeys Unit 6/Lesson 27
Genre: Expository Nonfiction, Photo Essay and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Physical Science/Magnets
Essential Question: How would your life be different without magnets?
Target Skill/Target Strategy: Cause and Effect/Summarize
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RI.3.3; RI.3.7; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4B; RF.3.4C
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and new routine for article reading. (Journeys: The Power of Magnets) | Below Level Trade Book Donavan’s Word Jar Author: Monalisa DeGross Genre: Realistic Fiction
On Level Trade Book Author: Andrew Clements Genre: Realistic Fiction
Advanced Trade Book Capoeira Author: George Ancona Genre: Informational Text |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud week’s short article and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Paca and the Beetle: Electromagnets and You) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Week 32: Journeys Unit 6/Lesson 28
Genre: Biography, Journal Entry and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Health and Safety/Being Active
Essential Question: What are some benefits of being physically active?
Target Skill/Target Strategy: Fact and Opinion/Visualize
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL.3.4; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.6; RF.3.3B; RF.3.3D; RF.3.4B
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and new routine for article reading. (Journeys: Becoming Anything He Wants to Be) | Below Level Trade Book Donavan’s Word Jar Author: Monalisa DeGross Genre: Realistic Fiction
On Level Trade Book Author: Andrew Clements Genre: Realistic Fiction
Advanced Trade Book Capoeira Author: George Ancona Genre: Informational Text |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud week’s short article and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Paca and the Beetle: My Blue Belt Day!) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Week 33: Journeys Unit 6/Lesson 29
Genre: Drama, Informational Text and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Values/Doing Your Best
Essential Question: What can you learn from champions?
Target Skill/Target Strategy: Understanding Characters/Monitor and Clarify
STANDARDS: RL.3.3; RL.3.6; RL.3.7; RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.3; RI. 3.5; RI.3.6; RF.3.3A; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and new routine for article reading. (Journeys: New Team of Heroes) | Below Level Trade Book Donavan’s Word Jar Author: Monalisa DeGross Genre: Realistic Fiction
On Level Trade Book Author: Andrew Clements Genre: Realistic Fiction
Advanced Trade Book Capoeira Author: George Ancona Genre: Informational Text |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud week’s short article and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Week 34: Journeys Unit 6/Lesson 30
Genre: Realistic Fiction, News Article and Poetry
Domain/Topic: Community/Working Together
Essential Question: How can children and adults learn from each other?
Target Skill/Target Strategy: Conclusions/Question
STANDARDS: RL.3.1; RL3.3; RL.3.7; RI3.1; RF.3.3C; RF.3.4A; RF.3.4B
Info for Mini-Lesson
Whole Group 10 minutes |
Workshop
(3 12-minute rotations OR 2 15-minute rotations) |
Closure
Whole Group 5 minutes |
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Guided Reading | Suggested Literacy Stations | ||
Day 1 – Introduce target vocabulary, target skill, and new routine for article reading. (Journeys: Saving Buster) | Below Level Trade Book Donavan’s Word Jar Author: Monalisa DeGross Genre: Realistic Fiction
On Level Trade Book Author: Andrew Clements Genre: Realistic Fiction
Advanced Trade Book Capoeira Author: George Ancona Genre: Informational Text |
Independent reading with target skill focus (graphic organizer, close reading, worksheets)
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Share learning from today
Short assessment of skills learned today
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Day 2- Review target skill for the week using anchor chart or visual aid, re-read text and model skill using think aloud | Review: Target Skill
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Day 3 – Review and model target skill using anchor chart or visual aid, introduce graphic organizer of skill. Using leveled texts, students will demonstrate skill independently. | Review: Vocabulary
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Day 4 – Read aloud week’s short article and discuss similarities. Introduce supporting skill using anchor chart or visual aid. (Journeys: Acting Across Generations) | Review: Supporting Skill
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Day 5 – Review skills from the week and model expectations for assessment | Review: Summation of the week (story, skill, vocab)
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Resources Material | Resource Links |
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