5th Growing Block
Week #25 Dates: 3/16 - 3/20
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
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Th- No School
F - No School
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
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Th- No School
F - No School
Week #24 Dates: 3/9 - 3/13
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Continue to work on revision of paragraphs. Conference with learners.
T- No Group- Concert Matinee
W- Continue to work on revision of paragraphs. Conference with learners.
Th- Continue to work on revision of paragraphs. Conference with learners.
F - Read independently
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Continue to work on revision of paragraphs. Conference with learners.
T- No Group- Concert Matinee
W- Continue to work on revision of paragraphs. Conference with learners.
Th- Continue to work on revision of paragraphs. Conference with learners.
F - Read independently
Week #23 Dates: 3/2 - 3/6
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Learners will help me identify truths and lies about my persuasive paragraph. Explain how they will do that with their own paragraph this week.
T- Type paragraph of choice into a Google Doc. Read the article. Identify Truths and Lies from the article and revise paragraph as needed.
W- Continue to work on revision of paragraphs.
Th- Read independently
F - No Group- STEM
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Learners will help me identify truths and lies about my persuasive paragraph. Explain how they will do that with their own paragraph this week.
T- Type paragraph of choice into a Google Doc. Read the article. Identify Truths and Lies from the article and revise paragraph as needed.
W- Continue to work on revision of paragraphs.
Th- Read independently
F - No Group- STEM
Week #22 Dates: 2/24 - 2/28
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - No Mrs. Jerke- Read silently
T- Talk to learners about the need to research to back up your opinions. Have learners read the article called Organized Sports for Kids by Standford Children's Health. Discuss why or why not this article will help me with my paragraph and what changes I can make. Then read the article called Organized Sports for Children written by the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and discuss how I can use this article to make changes on my paragraph.
W- Continue work from Tuesday.
Th- Continue work from Wednesday
F - No Group- STEM
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - No Mrs. Jerke- Read silently
T- Talk to learners about the need to research to back up your opinions. Have learners read the article called Organized Sports for Kids by Standford Children's Health. Discuss why or why not this article will help me with my paragraph and what changes I can make. Then read the article called Organized Sports for Children written by the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and discuss how I can use this article to make changes on my paragraph.
W- Continue work from Tuesday.
Th- Continue work from Wednesday
F - No Group- STEM
Week #21 Dates: 2/17 - 2/21
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - No School
T- Dictionary game Day
W- Teach Point of View, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, using dog calendar pics.
Th- No Mrs. Jerke-Learners will continue to work on the dog calendar pics with Miss Chayna.
F - No Mrs. Jerke- No Group- Assembly at 2;45pm
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - No School
T- Dictionary game Day
W- Teach Point of View, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, using dog calendar pics.
Th- No Mrs. Jerke-Learners will continue to work on the dog calendar pics with Miss Chayna.
F - No Mrs. Jerke- No Group- Assembly at 2;45pm
Week #20 Dates: 2/10 - 2/14
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Incentive and Kahoot Day
T- Try to finish 3rd persuasive paragraph today
W- Snow Day
Th- No Group- Parties
F - No School (Valentine's Day)
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Incentive and Kahoot Day
T- Try to finish 3rd persuasive paragraph today
W- Snow Day
Th- No Group- Parties
F - No School (Valentine's Day)
Week #19 Dates: 2/3 - 2/7
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - No Mrs. Jerke
T- Conference with learners on their first persuasive paragraph.
W- Have learners start writing their second persuasive paragraph. Clarify Pros and Cons.
Th- Continue work on 2nd persuasive paragraph
F - Read independently
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - No Mrs. Jerke
T- Conference with learners on their first persuasive paragraph.
W- Have learners start writing their second persuasive paragraph. Clarify Pros and Cons.
Th- Continue work on 2nd persuasive paragraph
F - Read independently
Week #18 Dates: 1/27 - 1/31
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
M - No Group-Assembly
T- split into 2 groups. Work with learners on finishing Pros/Cons. Teach outlines and have learners complete an outline for their topic.
W- split into 2 groups. Model putting it together in a paragraph using transitional words. Then have learners write their paragraph with a few transitional words.
Th- Continue work writing paragraphs.
F - No group- STEM
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
M - No Group-Assembly
T- split into 2 groups. Work with learners on finishing Pros/Cons. Teach outlines and have learners complete an outline for their topic.
W- split into 2 groups. Model putting it together in a paragraph using transitional words. Then have learners write their paragraph with a few transitional words.
Th- Continue work writing paragraphs.
F - No group- STEM
Week #17 Dates: 1/20 - 1/24
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
M - No School
T- No Group-Spelling Bee
W- Brainstorm Topics and Audience and choose their topic. Model why kids should play organized sports. Audience: parent Start with Pros/Cons list.
Th- Learners try it on their own with their topic. (15 minutes) Then model how to set up an outline.
F - No group- STEM
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
M - No School
T- No Group-Spelling Bee
W- Brainstorm Topics and Audience and choose their topic. Model why kids should play organized sports. Audience: parent Start with Pros/Cons list.
Th- Learners try it on their own with their topic. (15 minutes) Then model how to set up an outline.
F - No group- STEM
Week #16 Dates: 1/13 - 1/17
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
M - Learn: Introduce Persuasive writing and start with the Power Point Presentation on understanding and considering your Audience. To get your audience to think or act in a certain way you have to consider what your audience cares about. Consider several reasons to do your homework. Pretend you are writing a persuasive argument about playing organized sports? How would your peers feel? Parents? Doctor? Teachers?
T- Practice considering Audience
W- Finding Pros and Cons of Persuasive writing
Th- Practice Pros and Cons
F - No group- Spelling Bee
Standard(s): 5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
M - Learn: Introduce Persuasive writing and start with the Power Point Presentation on understanding and considering your Audience. To get your audience to think or act in a certain way you have to consider what your audience cares about. Consider several reasons to do your homework. Pretend you are writing a persuasive argument about playing organized sports? How would your peers feel? Parents? Doctor? Teachers?
T- Practice considering Audience
W- Finding Pros and Cons of Persuasive writing
Th- Practice Pros and Cons
F - No group- Spelling Bee
Week #15 Dates: 1/6 - 1/10
Standard(s): SL.5.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
M - T Work on Talking Paragraphs. Here is Mrs. Jerke's example: Topic:. My Christmas break with family and friends was relaxing and exciting all at the same time. -family time -hockey -walks in the snow in new boots -Star Wars -scary drive from Watertown on ice -snow storm -board games Conclusion: Many awesome memories were made with family and friends during Christmas break.
W-Th Present Paragraphs
F - No Growing Block STEM
Standard(s): SL.5.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
M - T Work on Talking Paragraphs. Here is Mrs. Jerke's example: Topic:. My Christmas break with family and friends was relaxing and exciting all at the same time. -family time -hockey -walks in the snow in new boots -Star Wars -scary drive from Watertown on ice -snow storm -board games Conclusion: Many awesome memories were made with family and friends during Christmas break.
W-Th Present Paragraphs
F - No Growing Block STEM
Week #14 Dates: 12/16 - 12/20
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. .W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.. W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - W Paragraph work. Learners can create paragraphs about another country's traditions. On the last day before Christmas break, we'll have a culture party.
Th- Culture Party. Learners will speed "date" and read their paragraphs or projects to their classmates.
F - No Growing Block
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. .W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.. W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - W Paragraph work. Learners can create paragraphs about another country's traditions. On the last day before Christmas break, we'll have a culture party.
Th- Culture Party. Learners will speed "date" and read their paragraphs or projects to their classmates.
F - No Growing Block
Week #13 Dates: 12/9 - 12/12
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. .W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.. W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - F Paragraph work. Learners can create paragraphs about another country's traditions. On the last day before Christmas break, we'll have a culture party.
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. .W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.. W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - F Paragraph work. Learners can create paragraphs about another country's traditions. On the last day before Christmas break, we'll have a culture party.
Week #12 Dates: 12/2 - 12/6
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. .W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.. W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - Th Paragraph work. Learners can create paragraphs about another country's traditions. On the last day before Christmas break, we'll have a culture party.
F - Read independently
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. .W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.. W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - Th Paragraph work. Learners can create paragraphs about another country's traditions. On the last day before Christmas break, we'll have a culture party.
F - Read independently
Week #11 Dates: 11/25 - 11/29
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - NewsELA paragraphs.
T - NewsELA paragraphs.
W - NewsELA paragraphs.
Th - No School
F - No School
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - NewsELA paragraphs.
T - NewsELA paragraphs.
W - NewsELA paragraphs.
Th - No School
F - No School
Week #10 Dates: 11/18 - 11/22
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
T - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
W - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
Th - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
F - No School
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
T - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
W - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
Th - Get into 12:00 partners. Bell Ringer. NewsELA paragraphs.
F - No School
Week #9 Dates: 11/11 - 11/15
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - No School
T - Get into 9:00 partners. Bell Ringer. Finish recorded paragraph. Underline the topic and conclusion in green. The important parts in yellow and the details that go with the important ideas in red.
W - Get into 9:00 partners. Bell Ringer. Discover passion topics/articles in newsela that learners would like to learn about. Print them off. Then learners will go through the same routine that they learned with the article from last week.
Th - Get into 9:00 partners. Bell Ringer. Continue work from yesterday.
F - No Growing Block
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - No School
T - Get into 9:00 partners. Bell Ringer. Finish recorded paragraph. Underline the topic and conclusion in green. The important parts in yellow and the details that go with the important ideas in red.
W - Get into 9:00 partners. Bell Ringer. Discover passion topics/articles in newsela that learners would like to learn about. Print them off. Then learners will go through the same routine that they learned with the article from last week.
Th - Get into 9:00 partners. Bell Ringer. Continue work from yesterday.
F - No Growing Block
Week #8 Dates: 11/4 - 11/8
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell Ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence. In whole group, continue looking at the article and underline one or two more Big ideas in yellow. Then move to red by underlining one or two details that go with your big ideas.
T - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell Ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence. Using green, highlight what could be a topic sentence and conclusion for the story.
W - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence. Begin to write the plan on the graphic organizer.
Th - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence.
F - No Mrs. Jerke
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
M - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell Ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence. In whole group, continue looking at the article and underline one or two more Big ideas in yellow. Then move to red by underlining one or two details that go with your big ideas.
T - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell Ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence. Using green, highlight what could be a topic sentence and conclusion for the story.
W - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence. Begin to write the plan on the graphic organizer.
Th - Get into your 6:00 partners. Bell ringer: Look at the picture and write a topic sentence.
F - No Mrs. Jerke
Week #7 Dates: 10/28 - 11/1
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. 5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Reading. Continue work on your Rain Forest paragraph. Add the details for the second part.
T - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Math. Work from yesterday: Put all of the parts together to write a paragraph if ready for that.
W - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Science.
Th - No Growing Block- Fall parties
F - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Guidance. Read the Newsela article called Yellow car owners come together to surprise boy on first healthy birthday aloud in a group. Then begin to highlight using yellow, some big ideas in the first section. Highlight the reasons or details of the big ideas in red in the first section.
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. 5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Reading. Continue work on your Rain Forest paragraph. Add the details for the second part.
T - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Math. Work from yesterday: Put all of the parts together to write a paragraph if ready for that.
W - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Science.
Th - No Growing Block- Fall parties
F - Get into your 3:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you are learning in Guidance. Read the Newsela article called Yellow car owners come together to surprise boy on first healthy birthday aloud in a group. Then begin to highlight using yellow, some big ideas in the first section. Highlight the reasons or details of the big ideas in red in the first section.
Week #6 Dates: 10/21 - 10/25
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Establish Round the Clock partners. Get in your 12:00 partners. Begin Bell Ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you do during your school specials- PE. Then write details.
T - No Growing Block
W - Get into your 12:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you do during Art. Read the book about Rain Forests L-40.
Th - Get into your 12:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you do during Music. Reread pg 22 about Forest Destruction. Begin guided writing using the new graphic organizer. First establish the topic sentence. What is this page mostly about? Then ask for ideas on how it affects people. How does it affect animals? These will be what learners write about.
F - No Growing Block
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Establish Round the Clock partners. Get in your 12:00 partners. Begin Bell Ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you do during your school specials- PE. Then write details.
T - No Growing Block
W - Get into your 12:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you do during Art. Read the book about Rain Forests L-40.
Th - Get into your 12:00 partners. Bell ringer for the day: Write a topic sentence about what you do during Music. Reread pg 22 about Forest Destruction. Begin guided writing using the new graphic organizer. First establish the topic sentence. What is this page mostly about? Then ask for ideas on how it affects people. How does it affect animals? These will be what learners write about.
F - No Growing Block
Week #5 Dates: 10/14- 10/18
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Review Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort. Using mentor texts from EPIC, have learners come up with 3 topic sentence possibilities for Hurricanes, Blizzards and Volcanoes. Step #1 -Together.Continue Topic sentence possibilities. (Hurricanes)
T- Step #2- Small group Topic Sentence Find (Blizzards)
W- Step #3- Independent Topic Sentence Find (Volcanoes)
Th- No Mrs. Jerke
F- No Group
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - Review Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort. Using mentor texts from EPIC, have learners come up with 3 topic sentence possibilities for Hurricanes, Blizzards and Volcanoes. Step #1 -Together.Continue Topic sentence possibilities. (Hurricanes)
T- Step #2- Small group Topic Sentence Find (Blizzards)
W- Step #3- Independent Topic Sentence Find (Volcanoes)
Th- No Mrs. Jerke
F- No Group
Week #3 Dates: 10/7- 10/11
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - finish up work with last week's paragraph work
T- Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort
W- Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort
Th- Finish Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort
F- Show the conclusion video and have learners write their conclusion or finish up any other work that's needed.
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M - finish up work with last week's paragraph work
T- Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort
W- Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort
Th- Finish Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort
F- Show the conclusion video and have learners write their conclusion or finish up any other work that's needed.
Week #2 Dates: 9/30- 10/4
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. 5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M- Data Folders/ Watch the 3rd video and begin to brainstorm a topic. Determine 3 sub topics.
T- Watch 4th video and begin to write topic sentence. A good topic sentence hooks the reader. It can begin with an interesting fact or even a question for the reader.
W- Meet in the conference room today. Write a good introduction.
Th- Watch the video, Episode 5, on writing a draft or the body of a paragraph. After the video, learners will write their body.
F- Continue writing the body. Learn about the conclusion if they are ready on Episode 6.
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; .5.2.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. 5.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
M- Data Folders/ Watch the 3rd video and begin to brainstorm a topic. Determine 3 sub topics.
T- Watch 4th video and begin to write topic sentence. A good topic sentence hooks the reader. It can begin with an interesting fact or even a question for the reader.
W- Meet in the conference room today. Write a good introduction.
Th- Watch the video, Episode 5, on writing a draft or the body of a paragraph. After the video, learners will write their body.
F- Continue writing the body. Learn about the conclusion if they are ready on Episode 6.
Week #1 Dates: 9/23- 9/27
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically;
M- Set up Data Folders
T- Get checked in. Give instructions for Lucky bags activity in the commons. Sort 4 paragraphs. Find the proper Topic Sentence, body and Conclusion for each paragraph. Cut and glue onto index cards. Place them in the correct bag.
W- Continue activity from yesterday. Draw one card from each bag and see if they are right.
Th- Mini-lesson using 2 videos on informative writing. You can find them here. Brainstorm! Who will your audience be?
F- No Growing Block
Standard(s): W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically;
M- Set up Data Folders
T- Get checked in. Give instructions for Lucky bags activity in the commons. Sort 4 paragraphs. Find the proper Topic Sentence, body and Conclusion for each paragraph. Cut and glue onto index cards. Place them in the correct bag.
W- Continue activity from yesterday. Draw one card from each bag and see if they are right.
Th- Mini-lesson using 2 videos on informative writing. You can find them here. Brainstorm! Who will your audience be?
F- No Growing Block