Lesson Plans for 11/29-12/3

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # ""(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade- Today is a "Writing Lab" day. Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each. 1. Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2. a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3. a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4. a skill enrichment station (Grammar), and 5. an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).
     6th Grade- Today is a "Writing Lab" day. Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each. 1. Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2. a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3. a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4. a skill enrichment station (Grammar), and 5. an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).

Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Demonstratives and Articles (Adjectives)

TUESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)
Writing Journal Entry- ""

Activities:

     5th Grade- 

     6th Grade-

Achieve3000- Room 202

Conventions Focus- Demonstratives and Articles (Adjectives)

WEDNESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- ""

     5th Grade-  

     6th Grade-

Achieve3000- Room 201 and Room 203

Conventions Focus- Demonstratives and Articles (Adjectives)

THURSDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # ""(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- ""

Activities:
     5th Grade- Today is a "Writing Lab" day. Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each. 1. Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2. a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3. a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4. a skill enrichment station (Grammar), and 5. an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).
     6th Grade- Today is a "Writing Lab" day. Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each. 1. Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2. a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3. a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4. a skill enrichment station (Grammar), and 5. an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).

Achieve3000- Room 204

Conventions Focus- Demonstratives and Articles (Adjectives)

FRIDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- ""

Activities:
      5th Grade- Today is an assessment day. Students will continue their daily routine, take a test, and then use whatever time left over to finish up any classwork/homework they didn't not finish or turn in from the week.
      6th Grade- Today is an assessment day. Students will continue their daily routine, take a test, and then use whatever time left over to finish up any classwork/homework they didn't not finish or turn in from the week.

Achieve3000- None

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)

Lesson Plans for 11/22-11/24 (Thanksgiving)

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #51 "Recycle"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade- Today is a "Writing Lab" day. Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each. 1. Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2. a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3. a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4. a skill enrichment station (plural nouns & letter writing), and 5. an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).
     6th Grade- Today is a "Writing Lab" day. Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each. 1. Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2. a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3. a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4. a skill enrichment station (plural nouns and letter writing), and 5. an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).

Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Adjectives

TUESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #52 "Extinct" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)
Writing Journal Entry- "Story Dictation or RoundTable Writing"

Activities:

     5th Grade- 

     6th Grade-

Achieve3000- Room 202

Conventions Focus- Adjectives

WEDNESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #53 "Disabled" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Thanksgiving Thanks"

     5th Grade-  

     6th Grade-

Achieve3000- Room 201 and Room 203

Conventions Focus- Plural to Singular Nouns

THURSDAY

No school- Thanksgiving

FRIDAY
No School- Thanksgiving

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)

Lesson Plans for 11/15/10-11/19/10

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #45 "Bury"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each.  1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3.  a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4.  a skill enrichment station (plural nouns), and 5.  an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).
     6th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each.  1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3.  a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4.  a skill enrichment station (plural nouns), and 5.  an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).

Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

TUESDAY
Field Trip with Ms. Betts music class

WEDNESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #46 "Judge"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Talking Animals"

Activities:

     5th Grade-     
     6th Grade-  

Achieve3000- Room 201 and Room 203

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

THURSDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #47 "Dust"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Freewriting"

Activities:
     5th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each.  1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3.  a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4.  a skill enrichment station (plural nouns & letter writing), and 5.  an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).
     6th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  Students will rotate through 5 predetermined stations with tasks to complete at each.  1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/achieve3000 station, 3.  a teacher conference station (we'll be reviewing paragraph structure, 4.  a skill enrichment station (plural nouns and letter writing), and 5.  an independent writing draft station (Vocabulary/Journal).

Achieve3000- Room 204

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

Friday

Personal Dictionary- Word #48 "Honor"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- ""

Activities:

     5th Grade-  Today is an assessment day.  Students will continue their daily routine, take a test, and then use whatever time left over to finish up any classwork/homework they didn't not finish or turn in from the week.

     6th Grade- Today is an assessment day.  Students will continue their daily routine, take a test, and then use whatever time left over to finish up any classwork/homework they didn't not finish or turn in from the week.

Achieve3000- Room 204

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)

11/8-11/10 (Short Week)

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # ""(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade-  Students will be taking a tour of the "Writing Lab" today.  I will be showing them what all of the stations will consist of and modeling/practicing these rotations.  The stations today that I will inform students about will be: a word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station.  If enough time allows I will be introducing the classroom blog to respond to.
     6th Grade-  Students will be taking a tour of the "Writing Lab" today.  I will be showing them what all of the stations will consist of and modeling/practicing these rotations.  The stations today that I will inform students about will be: a word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station.  If enough time allows I will be introducing the classroom blog to respond to.

Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Plural to Singular Nouns

TUESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)
Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:

     5th Grade- 

     6th Grade-

Achieve3000- Room 202

Conventions Focus- Plural to Singular Nouns

WEDNESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "" (Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)Activities:

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

     5th Grade-  

     6th Grade-

Achieve3000- Room 201 and Room 203

Conventions Focus- Plural to Singular Nouns

THURSDAY

No school- Veteran's Day

FRIDAY
No School- Staff Development Day

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)

Lesson Plans 11/1-11/5

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #38 "Collide"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade-  Writing Lab Day.  Today student will complete rotations in the writing lab.  Each station will last about 15 minutes.  Today's stations are: word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station. 5th grades will be practicing paragraph writing.
     6th Grade-  Writing Lab Day.  Today student will complete rotations in the writing lab.  Each station will last about 15 minutes.  Today's stations are: word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station. 6th grades will be practicing paragraph topic sentence writing/introduction paragraph writing.
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Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

TUESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "Fresh"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "This or That"

Activities:

     5th Grade-  Due to recent assessments and observations I am going back to paragraph writing.  Students have showed that they have not mastered the idea of a topic and conclusion sentence.  I feel the need to review for a couple days and "rebuff" this very important skill.

     6th Grade-  The 6th graders act like everything they learned last year in writing is all forgotten.  I need to revisit paragraph writing.  If I do not do so I cannot have a successful lesson on "Introduction Paragraphs".  We will be reviewing what a topic sentence is, how to write one, and taking notes about Introduction Paragraphs.

Achieve3000- Room 202

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

WEDNESDAY
Report Card Pick Up - No School

THURSDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word # "Trade"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Freewrite"

Activities:

     5th Grade- Writing Lab Day. Today student will complete rotations in the writing lab. Each station will last about 15 minutes. Today's stations are: word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station. 5th grades will be practicing paragraph writing.

     6th Grade- Writing Lab Day. Today student will complete rotations in the writing lab. Each station will last about 15 minutes. Today's stations are: word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station. 6th grades will be practicing paragraph topic sentence writing/introduction paragraph writing.

Achieve3000- Room 204

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

FRIDAY
Personal Dictionary- Word # "Member"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Round Table Writing"

Activities:

     5th Grade- Today we will be taking an assessment.  I will be assessing vocabulary, the convention focus (plural nouns), and a short writing assessment.  The writing portion of the assessment may be about basic paragraph writing skills or anything else that we have talked about for the week. 

     6th Grade- Today we will be taking an assessment.  I will be assessing vocabulary, the convention focus (plural nouns), and a short writing assessment.  The writing portion of the assessment may be about basic paragraph writing skills or anything else that we have talked about for the week. 

 Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)

Lesson Plans for 10/25-10/29

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #35 "Retire"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  We will be working on our current writings for the week (expository "treasure map") while also rotating through the various stations in the lab.  (1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/research station, 3.  a teacher conference station, 4.  a skill enrichment station, and 5.  an independent writing draft station).
     6th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  We will be working on our current writings for the week (persuasive "uniform policy") while also rotating through the various stations in the lab.  (1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/research station, 3.  a teacher conference station, 4.  a skill enrichment station, and 5.  an independent writing draft station).

Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

TUESDAY
Field Trip with Ms. Betts music class

WEDNESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #36 "Professional"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Freewrite"

Activities:

     5th Grade-   Today we will be working on their expository writing piece. They are still in the beginning phases of this writing piece as we got a little behind last week and the past couple of days in the writing lab.      6th Grade-   Today the 6th graders will be continuing the persuasive piece. Specifically, they will be focusing in on improving and expanding their introduction paragraphs.  I will be facilitating mini-conferences for the purpose of helping and advising.

Achieve3000- Room 201 and Room 203

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

THURSDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #37 "Talent"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Halloween"

Activities:

     5th Grade-  Today we will have a short assessment, and then complete some Halloween Writing Games and Activities (TBA).

     6th Grade-  Today we will have a short assessment, and then complete some Halloween Writing Games and Activities (TBA).

Achieve3000- Room 204

Conventions Focus- Plural Nouns

FRIDAY

No School for Students

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)

Lesson Plans for 10/18-10/22

MONDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #30 "Hobby"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Monday Morning Memory"

Activities:
     5th Grade-  Students will be taking a tour of the "Writing Lab" today.  I will be showing them what all of the stations will consist of and modeling/practicing these rotations.  The stations today that I will inform students about will be: a word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station.  If enough time allows I will be introducing the classroom blog to respond to.
     6th Grade-  Students will be taking a tour of the "Writing Lab" today.  I will be showing them what all of the stations will consist of and modeling/practicing these rotations.  The stations today that I will inform students about will be: a word-processor/typing tutor station, a blogging/research station, a teacher conference station, a skill enrichment station, and an independent writing draft station.  If enough time allows I will be introducing the classroom blog to respond to.

Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Nouns

TUESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #31 "Local"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Favorite Song"

Activities:

     5th Grade-  Today we will be working on an expository writing piece.  This piece will first consist of drawing a "treasure map" and labeling a start and finish point.  Once this map is complete, steps  informing how to navigate from start to finish will be worked on.

     6th Grade- Today the 6th graders will be continuing the persuasive piece that they started over the weekend.  I collected them yesterday and briefly checked them over last night.  They will now today work with a peer to complete some initial stage editing.

Achieve3000- Room 202

Conventions Focus- Nouns

WEDNESDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #32 "Generous"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Current Event"

Activities:

     5th Grade-   Today students will continue their "treasure maps".  Maps must be neat, somewhat accurate, and colorful.  Also, by the end of this class period I expect a very detailed list of steps demonstrating how to get from start to finish.  These steps must be complete sentences using key words such as "North, South, East, and West, turn left, turn right, head south, etc..."

     6th Grade- Today I want to demonstrate a little bit about how to research using google.  I will be navigating google and the research process on the LCD projector as a whole group demonstration.  I also want to show a brief tutorial on using "Microsoft Word" for typing and formatting purposes. 

Achieve3000- Room 201 and Room 203

Conventions Focus- Nouns

THURSDAY

Personal Dictionary- Word #33 "Wealthy"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Writing Game"

Activities:

     5th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  We will be working on our current writings for the week (expository "treasure map") while also rotating through the various stations in the lab.  (1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/research station, 3.  a teacher conference station, 4.  a skill enrichment station, and 5.  an independent writing draft station).

     6th Grade-  Today is a "Writing Lab" day.  We will be working on our current writings for the week (persuasive "uniform policy") while also rotating through the various stations in the lab.  (1.  Word-processor/typing tutor station, 2.  a blogging/research station, 3.  a teacher conference station, 4.  a skill enrichment station, and 5.  an independent writing draft station).

Achieve3000- Room 204

Conventions Focus- Nouns

FRIDAY
Personal Dictionary- Word #34 "Collide"(Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. (Benchmark 1.A.3b)

Writing Journal Entry- "Freewrite"

Activities:

     5th Grade- Today we will be taking an assessment that will be three-fold.  I will be assessing vocabulary, the convention focus (nouns), and a short writing assessment.  The writing portion of the assessment may be about basic paragraph writing skills or anything else that we have talked about for the week. 

     6th Grade- Today we will be taking an assessment that will be three-fold.  I will be assessing vocabulary, the convention focus (nouns), and a short writing assessment.  The writing portion of the assessment may be about basic paragraph writing skills or anything else that we have talked about for the week. 

 Achieve3000- None

Conventions Focus- Nouns

Other “Performance Descriptors” for the covered for the week:

Benchmark 1.A.3a

1. Use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word patterns, structural analyses) within context to identify unknown words.(Stage E)

Benchmark 3.A.3a

1. Develop multi-paragraph compositions that include an introduction, first and second level support, and a conclusion. (Stage E)

1. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative). (Stage E)

3. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound). (Stage E)
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of various parts of speech. (Stage E)
4. Use basic transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

5. Proofread for correct English conventions. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.B.3b

2. Establish and maintain a focus. (Stage E)

3. Develop a topic sentence that is supported with details. (Stage E)

1. Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and generate ideas (e.g., webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, drafting, and graphic organizers). (Stage E)

4. Organize a coherent structure appropriate to purpose (i.e., narration, exposition, persuasion), audience, and context using paragraphs and transition words. (Stage E)

8. Revise and edit (e.g., conference with self, peer, volunteer, teacher). (Stage E)

5. Use appropriate transition words to connect ideas. (Stage E)

6. Elaborate ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration. (Stage E)

Benchmark 3.C.3a

2. Use the characteristics of a well-developed narrative, expository, and persuasive piece. (Stage E)

3. Write creatively for a specified purpose and audience (e.g., short story, poetry, directions, song, and friendly letter). (Stage E)

Benchmark 4.A.3c

5. Compose a multi-paragraph piece which presents one position of an issue that offers sufficient support. (Stage E) 1. Evaluate the situation and assume appropriate listening mode. (Stage E)

2. Record appropriate notes from presentation. (Stage E)

8. Paraphrase or repeat and execute multi-stepped directions. (Stage E)