Big Question: What surprises can happen on an expedition?
Project: MCRC Writing Contest
Skill: Compare and Contrast
Genre: Biography
Vocabulary:
Curiosity-an eager desire to know or learn Glorious-magnificent; splendid Granite-a very hard gray or pink rock that is formed when lava cools slowly underground Ruins-what is left after a building, wall, etc., has fallen to pieces Terraced- formed into a flat, level land with steep sides; terraces are often made in hilly areas to create more space for farming Thickets-bushes or small trees growing close together Torrent-a violent, rushing stream of water
Project: MCRC Writing Contest
Skill: Compare and Contrast
Genre: Biography
Vocabulary:
Curiosity-an eager desire to know or learn Glorious-magnificent; splendid Granite-a very hard gray or pink rock that is formed when lava cools slowly underground Ruins-what is left after a building, wall, etc., has fallen to pieces Terraced- formed into a flat, level land with steep sides; terraces are often made in hilly areas to create more space for farming Thickets-bushes or small trees growing close together Torrent-a violent, rushing stream of water
Monday:
Goal: Today we will learn the definition of our new vocabulary words so that we can use them in our everyday writing and possibly in our project.
(Small Group: Sleuth Book)
1. Type the vocabulary words and their definition in a two column chart on Google docs. Title it "Lost City" vocabulary.
2. Practice your new vocabulary by using Quizlet.
3. Introduction to Comparing and Contrasting
Tuesday:
Goal: Today we will start reading the story "Lost City" and discover what surprises can happen on an expedition.
(Small Group: Fluency Focus)
1. Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
2. Just Right book. Pick a comfy spot to read.
Wednesday:
Goal: Today we will practice our vocabulary words by using them in our own context.
(Small Group: Spiral Review)
1. “Lost City” discussion
2. Earn Points on Read Theory
Project: When you finish your story, have at least 2 peers proof-read it before you submit it to Mrs. Mevis.
Thursday:
Goal: Today we will practice the spiral skill "characters and plot".
(Small Group: Connected Text "Riding the Rails to Machu Picchu" P.223-225)
1. Complete the character and plot practice page 258.
2. Take DAZE quiz
3. Compare and Contrast YouTube Assignment -- Keep your Venn Diagram for extra credit on your test.
Project: MCRC Writing Contest
Friday:
Goal: We will show mastery of our vocabulary words and applying the skill of the week (Author's Purpose) through the college and career readiness test.
1. Test on Pearson
2. Read Theory / Storia
Goal: Today we will learn the definition of our new vocabulary words so that we can use them in our everyday writing and possibly in our project.
(Small Group: Sleuth Book)
1. Type the vocabulary words and their definition in a two column chart on Google docs. Title it "Lost City" vocabulary.
2. Practice your new vocabulary by using Quizlet.
3. Introduction to Comparing and Contrasting
Tuesday:
Goal: Today we will start reading the story "Lost City" and discover what surprises can happen on an expedition.
(Small Group: Fluency Focus)
1. Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
2. Just Right book. Pick a comfy spot to read.
Wednesday:
Goal: Today we will practice our vocabulary words by using them in our own context.
(Small Group: Spiral Review)
1. “Lost City” discussion
2. Earn Points on Read Theory
Project: When you finish your story, have at least 2 peers proof-read it before you submit it to Mrs. Mevis.
Thursday:
Goal: Today we will practice the spiral skill "characters and plot".
(Small Group: Connected Text "Riding the Rails to Machu Picchu" P.223-225)
1. Complete the character and plot practice page 258.
2. Take DAZE quiz
3. Compare and Contrast YouTube Assignment -- Keep your Venn Diagram for extra credit on your test.
Project: MCRC Writing Contest
Friday:
Goal: We will show mastery of our vocabulary words and applying the skill of the week (Author's Purpose) through the college and career readiness test.
1. Test on Pearson
2. Read Theory / Storia