Vocabulary:
Brilliant: shining brightly; sparkling. Chorus: anything spoken or sung all at the same time. Coward: person who lacks courage or is easily made afraid; person who runs from danger or trouble. Gleamed: flashed or beamed with lights. Shimmering: gleaming or shining faintly.
Monday:
Goal: Today we will learn the definition of our new vocabulary words, and use our skill in context with our sleuth books. (Small Group: Sleuth Book)
1. Write the vocabulary words in your journal, or type them in a document titled "How Night Came From the Sea
2. Practice your new vocabulary by using Quizlet. (Learn the words first using the flashcards button. Then play scatter or space race.)
3. Just Right Book
Tuesday:
Goal: Today we practice using our vocabulary words by identifying all of the word elements that gives it meaning. (Small Group: Sleuth Book ) Generalization Practice
1. Ancient Greek Myths
2. Complete your vocabulary graphic organizer
3. Read Theory
Wednesday:
Goal: Toady we will practice our vocabulary words by using them in our own context.
(Small Group: Connected Text 396-399)
1. Respond to the questions on the Kidblog discussion titled "How Night Came."
2. Reread "How Night Came From the Sea." Look over the questions at the end of the story.
3. Moby Max Stories
4. Just Right Book
Extra Credit: Create your own short myth explaining how the rivers and mountains came to be. (Writers Workshop: Writing a Myth)
Thursday:
Goal: Toady we will practice the spiral skill (Draw Conclusions).
(Small Group: Connected Text P. 396-399 )
1. Complete the Draw Conclusions practice page 145.
2. Take a DAZE quiz. You will be timed, do your best.
3. Read Theory
Extra Credit: Create your own short myth explaining how the rivers and mountains came to be. Illustrate your myth.
Friday:
Goal: Today we will show mastery of our vocabulary words and the reading skill.
1. Reading Test
2. Storia
Extra Credit: Create your own short myth explaining how the rivers and mountains came to be. Illustrate your myth.
Goal: Today we will learn the definition of our new vocabulary words, and use our skill in context with our sleuth books. (Small Group: Sleuth Book)
1. Write the vocabulary words in your journal, or type them in a document titled "How Night Came From the Sea
2. Practice your new vocabulary by using Quizlet. (Learn the words first using the flashcards button. Then play scatter or space race.)
3. Just Right Book
Tuesday:
Goal: Today we practice using our vocabulary words by identifying all of the word elements that gives it meaning. (Small Group: Sleuth Book ) Generalization Practice
1. Ancient Greek Myths
2. Complete your vocabulary graphic organizer
3. Read Theory
Wednesday:
Goal: Toady we will practice our vocabulary words by using them in our own context.
(Small Group: Connected Text 396-399)
1. Respond to the questions on the Kidblog discussion titled "How Night Came."
2. Reread "How Night Came From the Sea." Look over the questions at the end of the story.
3. Moby Max Stories
4. Just Right Book
Extra Credit: Create your own short myth explaining how the rivers and mountains came to be. (Writers Workshop: Writing a Myth)
Thursday:
Goal: Toady we will practice the spiral skill (Draw Conclusions).
(Small Group: Connected Text P. 396-399 )
1. Complete the Draw Conclusions practice page 145.
2. Take a DAZE quiz. You will be timed, do your best.
3. Read Theory
Extra Credit: Create your own short myth explaining how the rivers and mountains came to be. Illustrate your myth.
Friday:
Goal: Today we will show mastery of our vocabulary words and the reading skill.
1. Reading Test
2. Storia
Extra Credit: Create your own short myth explaining how the rivers and mountains came to be. Illustrate your myth.