Week of January 30 Lesson Planning
Guide
Day and
Time
Units, Chapters,
Concepts…
Mon 1/30 Math:
Reading
Comprehension:
Phonics:
Writing/Grammar
Science:
Tues
Math:
TEK
"TODAY the student will
learn/master…"
Instructional Strategies
Plans for Riana Beavers,
Hanah Parsley, Sarah Crick,
Christy Bragg
Materials and Resources:
20.5-to
Savings
3.1F Analyze mathematical relationships
connectPlan
and communicate mathematical ideas
We will establish purposes for
Play "Would You Rather" and argue your point-ofhttp://gardenofpraise.
reading, summarize, make
view. Read "That is my hat." STAAR-argue your
com/leaders.htm
connections and evauluate for a point of view "What should you do if you find
persuasive purpose. Fig. 19
$100?"
Introduce the common endings -oint, ield, and
I will decode and spell words
ould. Brainstrom a list of words that fit the
applying knowledge of
spelling patterns. Make sure to include the
common endings -oint, ield, spelling words: point, field, shield, yield,
ould. 3.1A(v)
should, could, would We will write persuasive essays Develop an essay that argues your point of view on
that establish a position and use a topic of your choice. Research, write, edit, peer
supporting details. 3.21
review and publish.
3.8B We will explore properties Content Connections video for scope 3.8B in
STEMScopes. Reading passage and answers as
of the sun, including that it is a
https://www.youtube.
gas, star, and heat source for the independent work. Water Cycle review video.
com/watch?
water cycle.
v=yNW1evt93e4
3.1c 3.1D 3.1G - Communicate
mathematical ideas, reasoning,
and their implications using
multiple representations,
including symbols, diagrams,
20.6- Financial Decisions
graphs, and language as
appropriate. Display, explain, and
justify mathematical ideas and
arguments using precise
mathematical language in written
or oral communication.
1/31
Reading
Comprehension:
Phonics:
Writing/Grammar
Science:
Wed 2/1 Math:
Reading
Comprehension:
Phonics:
Writing/Grammar
We will establish purposes for
reading, summarize, make
connections and evauluate for a
persuasive purpose. Fig. 19
I will decode and spell words
applying knowledge of
common endings -oint, ield, ould. 3.1A(v)
We will write persuasive essays
that establish a position and use
supporting details. 3.21
Read "The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk
Food" create a tree map on the board with only
two categories Yes Junk Food and No Junk
Food. Students state their point of view. Have
students draw slips of paper with different people
on them (mom, grandparent, teacher, doctor,
dentist, etc) and decide what their point-of-view
would be on the topic and add it to the tree
map. STAAR-Students write an essay convincing
the class of their point-of-view on the topic.
Practice writing your spelling words in
alphabetical order.
Develop an essay that argues your point of view on
a topic of your choice. Research, write, edit, peer
review and publish.
Magic School Bus Sees Stars: http://app.
3.8B We will explore properties discoveryeducation.
of the sun, including that it is a
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water cycle.
Module 20 Assessment
Introduce the question: Should children be allowed
to have cell phones at age 8? Discuss the point-ofWe will establish purposes for
view of the different cartoons. Read the article and
reading, summarize, make
discuss the point of view of the students. STAARconnections and evauluate for a write an essay explaining your point-of-view on the
persuasive purpose. Fig. 19
topic and the reasons why.
I will decode and spell words
Write down each spelling word and the page
applying knowledge of
number on which it can be found in a
common endings -oint, ield, dictionary.
ould. 3.1A(v)
We will write persuasive essays Develop an essay that argues your point of view on
that establish a position and use a topic of your choice. Research, write, edit, peer
supporting details. 3.21
review and publish.
http://app.
discoveryeducation.
com/player/view/assetGuid
/403d63d4-b8d9-48de9f0e-56e4f1a4e30b
Science:
3.8C We will explore and
describe the relationship
between the sun, moon, and
earth.
Thurs 2/2 Math:
Reading
Comprehension:
Phonics:
Writing/Grammar
Science:
Fri 2/3
We will establish purposes for
reading, summarize, make
connections and evauluate for a
persuasive purpose. Fig. 19
I will decode and spell words
applying knowledge of
common endings -oint, ield, ould. 3.1A(v)
We will write persuasive essays
that establish a position and use
supporting details. 3.21
3.8C We will explore and
describe the relationship
between the sun, moon, and
earth.
Math:
Reading
Comprehension:
Phonics:
Writing/Grammar
We will establish purposes for
reading, summarize, make
connections and evauluate for a
persuasive purpose. Fig. 19
I will decode and spell words
applying knowledge of
common endings -oint, ield, ould. 3.1A(v)
We will write persuasive essays
that establish a position and use
supporting details. 3.21
Read STEMScopes passage about earth's
orbit. Watch 5 minute video. Outside, have
students model orbit of the earth and moon
around the sun!
http://app.
discoveryeducation.
com/player/view/assetGuid
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REVIEW
Introduce the questions: Should we have uniforms
at Millsap Elementary. Discuss the different pointsof-view and write them on a tree map. Read
Unique Monique. Include the points-of-view
described in the story on the tree map. STAARWrite an essay telling your point-of-view on the
topic and reasons.
Write a sentence for each of your spelling
words.
Develop an essay that argues your point of view on
a topic of your choice. Research, write, edit, peer
review and publish.
Have students write a paragraph explaining
how the earth and moon orbit the sun. Invite
students to share out in Author's Chair. Watch
the video introducing planets nearest Earth.
Christmas Party
Introduce the question: Should children be allowed
to use the internet without adult supervision? Go
to the website in the notebook presentation. Meet
Clicky and watch the videos about internet
safety. Discuss the postives and negatives of
children on the internet.
Assessment: all words are given.
Develop an essay that argues your point of view on
a topic of your choice. Research, write, edit, peer
review and publish.
http://app.
discoveryeducation.
com/player/view/assetGuid
/b63f19a9-b0e6-4015aae5-298aa379ce77
Science:
Christmas Party