Grammar

Standard: CCSS Language 1

Obj: SWBAT use and understand singular and plural
pronouns.
Procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu1ci VFbecw
Complete TR DVD 16
M 3/7 Daily Fix-It # 1-2
Materials: TM p. 23d, TR DVD 16, Daily Fix-It

Spelling
Standard: CC.1.4.4.F
Obj: SWBAT identify spelling patterns of contractions.
Procedure:
Pretest on Unit 4- Week 1 The Case of the Gasping
Garbage
Identify spelling pattern- contractions
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GvjpoNKhnZA&list=PLBGjLMHnzGids_ShFNoBxvzaHi83_
mNRo)
Mini Lesson on contractions
Materials: Pretest template, Family Times handout, TM
spelling list (TM p. 23c)
HW: Write words, missed words on pretest 3x each

Social Studies
Standard: 8.3.4. A.
Obj.: SWBAT describe the Southwest regions
geography using text identifying climate, animals,
plants, landforms, and waterforms.
Procedure:
Read and discuss Unit 6- Lesson 1- Geography of
the Southwest
Materials: TM and SB p. 226-237
HW: None

Standard: CCSS Language 1

Standard: CC.1.4.4.F
Standard: 8.3.4. A.
Obj: SWBAT recognize and correctly use singular and Obj: SWBAT practice the spelling of 25 contraction spelling Obj.: SWBAT describe the Southwest regions
plural pronouns.
words to master accuracy.
geography using text identifying climate, animals,
Procedure:
Procedure:
plants, landforms, and waterforms.
Complete RW NB p. 250
Collect 3x each HW
Procedure:
Check for understandinf of contractions.
Read and discuss Unit 6- Lesson 1- Geography of
T 3/8 Review in a large group
Materials: RW NB
Materials: RW NB p. 251
the Southwest
HW: None
HW: Complete RW NB p. 251
Materials: TM and SB p. 226-237
HW: None

Standard: CCSS Language 1

Obj: SWBAT identify and correctly use singular and
plural pronouns.
Procedure:
Complete TR DVD 189
Daily Fix-It # 3-6
W 3/9 Materials: RW NB, Daily Fix-It, TR DVD 189
HW: None

Standard: CC.1.4.4.F
Obj: SWBAT practice the spelling of 25 contraction spelling
words to master accuracy.
Procedure:
Exchange RW NB with classmate to check HW (p. 251)
for a grade in large group
Watch YouTube video on contractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GvjpoNKhnZA&list=PLBGjLMHnzGids_ShFNoBxvzaHi83_
mNRo
Materials: RW NB, computer, YouTube, projector
HW: Complete RW NB p. 256

Standard: 8.3.4. A.
Obj.: SWBAT describe the Southwest regions
geography using text identifying climate, animals,
plants, landforms, and waterforms.
Procedure:
Create and label a map of the Southwest out of
construction paper.
Use key terms: plateau, butte, mesas, canyon
Materials: construction paper, SB p. 234-235
HW: None

Standard: CCSS Language 1

Obj: SWBAT identify and correctly use singular and
plural pronouns.
Procedure:
Complete RW NB p. 257
TH Daily Fix-It # 7-8
3/10 Materials: RW NB, Daily Fix-It
HW: None

Standard: CC.1.4.4.F
Standard: 8.3.4. A.
Obj: SWBAT practice the spelling of 25 contraction spelling Obj.: SWBAT describe the Southwest regions
wirds to master accuracy.
geography using text identifying climate, animals,
Procedure:
plants, landforms, and waterforms.
Review RW NB p. 256
Procedure:
Distribute cursive writing template
Create and label a map of the Southwest out of
Materials: RW NB, Cursive Handwriting page
construction paper.
HW: Cursive handwriting
Use key terms: plateau, butte, mesas, canyon
Materials: construction paper, SB p. 234-235
HW: None

Standard: CCSS Language 1

Obj: SWBAT demonstrate a mastery of understanding
of singular and plural pronouns with 100% accuracy.
Procedure:
Students will complete a Reading test that will
cover grammar.
F Materials: Reading test
3/11 HW: None

Standard: CC.1.4.4.F
Obj: SWBAT spell 25 contraction spelling words with a
mastery of the content.
Procedure:
Administer spelling test
Materials: Spelling test template
HW: None

Standard: 8.3.4. A.
Obj.: SWBAT describe the Southwest regions
geography using text identifying climate, animals,
plants, landforms, and waterforms.
Procedure:
Read "Coronado Searches for Cities of
Gold"Standard:
Answer guided reading questions
Materials: Reading guide, SS Leveled Reader
"Coronado Searches for Cities of Gold"
HW: None

Math

Reading

ELA Workshop

Standard:CC.2.1.4.C.1 (Unit 7 Lesson 4)

Obj: SWBAT find equivalent fractions using multiplication.
Procedure
Discuss how we can use fraction bars to find equivalent fractions.
(Previously discussed and taught)
Model this idea using Student Activity Book page 237
Students will use fraction bars to find equivalent fractions (Student
Activity Book 238)
M 3/7 Activity
Materials: TM, Unit 7 Lesson 4, Student Activity Book p. 237-239,
Homework and Remembering 155-156
HW: Homework and Remembering p. 155-156

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS

Foundational Skills 4.b, CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS Foundational Skills 4.b, Obj: SWBAT understand, analyze and solve a mystery.
CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Procedure:
Obj: SWBAT understand why you can't always believe what you see
Story Works (p.16-20)
and develop oral vocabulary.
Discuss theme (large group), discuss marginal
Procedure:
questions (small groups)
Listening comprehension "The Emperor's New Clothes" take quiz
First read in small groups
Introduce concept- "Why cant you always believe what you think you First read "Mystery CLub"
see? (TM p. 20j)
Highlight important details
Oral Vocabulary (TM p. 21A)
Materials: Story Works, PSSA writing template
Compare and contrast/visualize skills (TM p. 21c)
Introduce Tested Vocabulary (TM p. 23a)
Materials: TM p. 20j-23a), listening comprehension quiz template
HW: Vocab. Project (week-long)

Standard: CC.2.1.4.C.1 (Unit 7 Lesson 5)

Obj: SWBAT find equivalent fractions using division
Procedure:
Introduce simplifying fractions
Model this idea using Student Activity Book page 241
Students will use fraction bars to find equivalent fractions (Student
Activity Book 242)
T 3/8 Students will work on and complete Student Activity Book p. 243
independently.
Materials: TM, Unit 7 Lesson 5, Student Activity Book p. 241-243,
Homework and Remembering p. 157-158
HW: Homework and Remembering p. 157-158

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS Foundational Skills 4.b,

CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT expand the weekly concept and develop oral vocabulary.
Procedure:
Oral Vocabulary (TM p. 24b)
Word Analysis: Suffixes (-ian, -ist, -ism) (TM p. 24c)
Introduce idioms (activity)& Story Structure- Conflict Resolution (TM
p. 24d)
Synonyms and antonyms review (TM p. 24e)
READ "The Case of the Gasping Garbage" p.26-35
Materials: TM p. 24a-25, 26-35a
HW: Vocab. Project (week-long)

Standard: CC.2.1.4.C.1 (Unit 7 Lesson 6)

Obj: SWBAT Compare fractions with unlike denominatore by finding
the common denominator using fraction strips and number lines.
Procedure:
Compare and contrast number line and fraction bar in a large
group instruction (Student Activity Book page 245)
Discuss Number Lines- Different fractional divisions on number
lines
Practice comparing fractions with teacher-made fraction strips and
W 3/9 number lines in small groups
Work on Student Activity book page 246 independently
Number line activity
Materials: Student Activity Book p. 245-248, TM p. 637-644
HW: Homework and Remembering page 159, 160

Standard: CC.2.1.4.C.1 (Unit 7 Lesson 6)

Obj: SWBAT use a number-line model for fractions with 100%
accuracy.
Procedure:
Compare and contrast number line and fraction bar in a large
group instruction (Student Activity Book page 231)
Discuss Number Lines- Different fractional divisions on number
TH lines
3/10 Practice with Number lines (Student Book p. 232)
Work on Student Activity book page 233 independently
Number line activity
Materials: Student Activity Book p. 231-234, TM p. 605-614
HW: Homework and Remembering page 151 and 152

Standard: CC.2.1.4.C.1 (Unit 7 Lesson 6)

Obj: SWBAT use a number-line model for fractions with 100%
accuracy.
Procedure:
Compare and contrast number line and fraction bar in a large
group instruction (Student Activity Book page 231)
Discuss Number Lines- Different fractional divisions on number
F lines
3/11 Practice with Number lines (Student Book p. 232)
Work on Student Activity book page 233 independently
Number line activity
Materials: Student Activity Book p. 231-234, TM p. 605-614
HW: Homework and Remembering page 151 and 152

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS Foundational Skills 4.b,

CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT expand the weekly concept and develop oral vocabulary.
Procedure:
Oral vocabulary (TM p. 36b)
Comprehension check (TM p. 36c)
READ "The Case of the Gasping Garbage" p.36- 41
Write mystery (SB p. 44-45)
Materials: TM p. 36b- c, 36-41a, 44-45
HW: Vocab. Project (week-long)

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS Foundational Skills 4.b,

CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT identify and understand a procedural text.
Procedure:
Oral Vocabulary: Amazing Words (TM p. 46b)
Fluency: Expression p. 50-51
Idioms review (TM p. 51a)
Writing- Mystery: Revising (TM p. 51d)
Materials: TM p. 46b, p. 50-51, TM p. 51a, 51d
HW: Vocab. Project (week-long)

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS Foundational Skills 4.b,

CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT demonstrate mastery of understanding concept "why you
cant always believe what you see"
Procedure:
Concept Wrap Up
Amazing Ideas (TM p. 51g) REVIEW
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast (TM p. 51h) REVIEW
Synonyms and ANtonyms (TM p. 51h) REVIEW
Suffixes (TM p. 51i) REVIEW
Idioms and Jargon (TM p. 51i) REVIEW
Materials: Reading test
HW: None

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS

Foundational Skills 4.b, CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT understand, analyze and solve a mystery.
Procedure:
Story Works (p. 16-20) second read
Complete "Think About It!" Critical Thinking
Questions independently
Second Read "Mystery Club"
Answer questions independently
Materials: Story Works, PSSA writing template

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS

Foundational Skills 4.b, CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT understand, analyze and solve a mystery.
Procedure:
Theme, Author's Craft, Plot handouts- Jigsaw group
work (1st- 3 groups of 8, 2nd- 8 groups of 3)
Introduce "Mystery Club" writing prompt
Materials: Story Works, PSSA writing template

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS

Foundational Skills 4.b, CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT understand, analyze and solve a mystery.
Procedure:
Work on writing "Mystery Club" writing prompt
Materials: Story Works, PSSA writing template

Standard: CCSS Language 1, 3, 4.a, 5.c, CCSS

Foundational Skills 4.b, CCSS Speaking/Listening 3
Obj: SWBAT understand, analyze and solve a mystery.
Procedure:
Story Works "The Cow's Horn" quiz
Complete "Mystery Club" writing prompt
Materials: Story Works, PSSA writing template