r10-21-08

=October 21, 2008= =Directions:=
 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Copy today's learning objectives.

=__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Practice defining, writing, reading, and pronouncing English words.
 * Identify nouns and verbs.
 * Learn to identify the sequence of events in reading selections.

=__Agenda__ (do not copy)=
 * Group 1:
 * 1) Page 95 each student in the group read sentences 1-4 out loud. Take turns until all students have read all sentences at least once.
 * 2) Page 95 each student copy 5-10 and then re-write the sentence using a contraction of the underlined phrase. **Students read both sentences out loud**.
 * 3) Read "My City" on page 100. Copy questions 1-6 and then answer the questions. **Read the questions and answers out loud**.
 * 4) Page 101. Students ask each other, "What happens at the __(use the 10 locations)__?" for each location. Students take turns answering the questions out loud.
 * 5) Page 102, ask and answer (in writing) 5 questions about the mall in the picture.
 * 6) Page 103, complete 1-4. Write your answers then read them out loud.


 * Group 2:
 * 1) Finish reading "Could I ask you a question?" on p. 25. First students scan the selection for unfamiliar words (they know this as "Scanning for vocabulary"). Then students define those unfamiliar words. Then students pair up with a partner and take turns reading the selection out loud.
 * 2) Students answer all questions in notebook while reading (the comprehension check questions at the bottom of the pages).
 * 3) Students complete "Think it Over" 1-3 on page 29.
 * 4) Complete the "Sum It Up" chart on page 29.
 * 5) Answer the 3 questions on page 33.
 * 6) Page 34--directions on the page.
 * 7) Page 35--"Learn about your brain power".
 * 8) Page 36--create word maps for the vocabulary.


 * Group 3:
 * 1) Begin "The Qualities of Friendship" page 129.
 * 2) Answer questions while reading.
 * 3) Re-read "The Qualities of Friendship" to practice reading fluency.
 * 4) Complete "Think It Over" at the end of the story.

=Period 2 =

October 21, 2008
(substitute plans) =Directions:=
 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Copy today's learning objectives.

=__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Practice defining, writing, reading, and pronouncing English words.
 * Identify nouns and verbs.
 * Learn to visualize when reading.

=__Agenda__ (do not copy)=

Continue the readings from yesterday. However, before allowing groups to work together begin class with a lesson on nouns and verbs. Have students keep notes.
 * Noun: person, place, thing, or idea.
 * Verb: action.
 * __Then lead students through a shared reading in which you model identifying nouns and verbs. You will make a chart on the white board (the students will make a similar chart in their notes). On one side of the chart write nouns, on the other write verbs. Lead the students through the Discovery poem in the High Point book with the cloud and sky cover (this is one of the first readings in the book, it comes before "Could I Ask You a Question?". Have students share books if necessary as they read along with you. As you read them, write nouns and verbs on the chart. Explain why the word is a noun or verb. When students work in their groups, have them continue to identify nouns and verbs in their readings, even if they have already read the selection before. Only have students identify nouns and verbs for now.__


 * Group 1: Complete the following activities out of your High Point book (w/ pyramid cover).
 * 1) Finish reading "Rush" and identify nouns and verbs.
 * 2) Page 95 each student in the group read sentences 1-4 out loud. Take turns until all students have read all sentences at least once. Identify nouns and verbs.
 * 3) Page 95 each student copy 5-10 and then re-write the sentence using a contraction of the underlined phrase. **Students read both sentences out loud**.
 * 4) Read "My City" on page 100. Copy questions 1-6 and then answer the questions. **Read the questions and answers out loud**.
 * 5) Page 101. Students ask each other, "What happens at the __(use the 10 locations)__?" for each location. Students take turns answering the questions out loud.
 * 6) Page 102, ask and answer (in writing) 5 questions about the mall in the picture.
 * 7) Page 103, complete 1-4. Write your answers then read them out loud.


 * Group 2: Using the High Point book (w/ sky and cloud cover) Students finish work from Friday **(Identify nouns and verbs)**
 * 1) Students read "Could I ask you a question?" on p. 25. First students scan the selection for unfamiliar words (they know this as "Scanning for vocabulary"). Then students define those unfamiliar words. Then students pair up with a partner and take turns reading the selection out loud.
 * 2) Students answer all questions in notebook while reading (the comprehension check questions at the bottom of the pages).
 * 3) Students complete "Think it Over" 1-3 on page 29.
 * 4) Complete the "Sum It Up" chart on page 29.
 * 5) Answer the 3 questions on page 33.
 * 6) Page 34--directions on the page.
 * 7) Page 35--"Learn about your brain power".
 * 8) Page 36--create word maps for the vocabulary.


 * Group 3: Complete the following activities out of your High Point book (w/ sky and cloud cover). **(Identify nouns and verbs)**
 * 1) Finish reading "Together We Dream" 83-87. Answer the questions as you read.
 * 2) Complete "Think It Over" 1-4 on page 88.
 * 3) Answer the 3 questions on page 91.
 * 4) Create word maps for the vocabulary on page 94.
 * 5) Answer 1-5 on page 94.