Subject: English Calendar : August-May Timeframe: Year Level/Grade: 5

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1 Subject: English Calendar : August-May Timeframe: Year Level/Grade: 5 Language Arts Perform practice exercises to reinforce grammar usage in the following areas: Sentence structure Parts of Speech (i.e. Nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositional phrases) Capitalization Punctuation Contractions Abbreviations Commas Each day, students will complete guided and independent exercises 5.16A-B; 5.17A-D; 5.18A-G Target notebook, paper, pencil, McGraw-Hill language arts book Shortened assignments, extra time to complete assignments, additional practice exercises SmartBoard, REWARDS program, trade books TA GT Modifications: Teacher observation, graded daily assignment, one-on-one tutoring as needed, additional practice assigned as needed Subject: Reading Calendar: August-May Timeframe: Year Level/Grade: 5

2 Accelerated Reader Read accurately at a higher ZPD range by the end of the year Demonstrate reading improvement on the STAR diagnostic reading test Demonstrate improvement of AR certification levels Read silently with increasing ease for longer periods Select books independently which are within his/her ZPD range Demonstrate improvement in reading comprehension Daily silent independent reading 5.6A-C; 5.7A-D, F; 5.8A-C; 5.9A-E; 5.10A-L; 5.11A-D; 5.12A-J; 5.14A-C Books Reading Logs Appropriate reading levels Books, Accelerated Reader and point goals for individual Program, STAR Test abilities; REWARDS intervention decoding program TA 2A-C, E GT Modifications: Appropriate reading levels Daily diagnostic report to determine progress toward reading goal and and point goals for individual percent correct on AR tests, individual student records, TAKS benchmark abilities tests, TAKS test Subject: English Calendar: August-May Timeframe: Year Level/Grade: 5

3 Elements of Reading Vocabulary *Level E Program Objectives: Incorporate robust vocabulary into writing and reading through the following weekly activities: Read aloud anthology Discuss word cards with digital word snapshots Complete sentences with Take It Further writing log book Independently read selections in R.E.V. It Up magazine Write a response to R.E.V. It Up selection in writing log book Complete a word game to reinforce vocabulary Writing prompts for independent writing in writing log book Complete a weekly assessment of vocabulary comprehension activities: workbook, word games, writing; weekly vocabulary 5.1A,C; 5.2D; 5.3A-B; 5.5F; 5.6B-C; 5.8C; 5.9A-E; 5.10A,B,C,F,G,H,K 5.11A-D; 5.16A-B; 5.17D; 5.18C,D,F,G,H; 5.19H,I; 5.20A-C; 5.23A 5.24A Writer s Log, R.E.V. It Up magazine, Vocabulary Word Snapshots, Read Aloud Anthology Book Dictionaries, trade books, trade magazine; consumable writer s log TA GT Modifications: Teacher observation, peer assessment of written work, weekly vocabulary test; E-Instructor Clicker Quizzes Subject: Reading Calendar: August-May Timeframe: Year Level/Grade: 5

4 Gourmet Reading Vocabulary Development Use the following context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words Categories and definitions Prefixes and suffixes Synonyms and antonyms Appositives Examples Multiple meanings Dictionary comparisons Figurative language 5.4C; 5.6A-C; 5.7E; 5.8C; 5.9A-D activities: worksheets, games, and SmartBoard activities; weekly vocabulary Vocabulary notebook, Target notebook, prefix/suffix lists, worksheets, and activity pages REWARDS, dictionaries, TA GT Modifications: More complex vocabulary materials, weekly vocabulary test; E-Instructor Clicker Quizzes

5 Subject: Reading Calendar: September Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Facts and Details Use the following to identify specific facts and details Clue Words KWHL Chart Specific key questions 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10B, C, E-H, K; 5.13B, C activities: worksheets, games, and SmartBoard activities graphic organizers, and activity pages TA GT Modifications:

6 Subject: Reading Calendar: September Timeframe: 2 weeks Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Stated and Implied Main Idea Use the following to identify the stated or implied main idea of a passage Illustrations Central theme Graphic organizers Relationship (main idea and supporting details) Use the following to identify and write the stated or implied main idea and details of a passage Elaboration activities: worksheets, mime group activity, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10A-B, F, H-I, K, L; 5.11A, D; 5.23A-B graphic organizers, and activity pages TA GT Modifications:

7 Subject: Reading Calendar: September Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Summarization Use the following to identify the most important facts and details of a passage to determine and create summaries Locate central theme Condense main idea and facts Remove nonessential information T-charts activities: worksheets, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10A-B, F-H, K, L; 5.11A, D; 5.23A-B graphic organizers, and activity pages TA GT Modifications:

8 Subject: Reading Calendar: October Timeframe: 2 weeks Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Literary Elements Discover the method an author uses to develop characters and their motives, and identify the plot, setting, and mood using Character actions, spoken words, thoughts and feelings, relationships Character change through conflict progression Character sketch Determine setting and its effect Plot division into beginning, middle, and end Reader mood reflection activities: worksheets, group character outline, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.8A-C; 5.9A-D; 5.10A-B, F, H, I; 5.11D; 5.12A-B, D, F, H, I; 5.14A-C; 5.23A-B graphic organizers, Seedfolks novel, elements game cards, and activities pages TA

9 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: October Timeframe: 2 weeks Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Sequential Order Determine the order of events and how authors use sequential order to move a story forward by the author s use of Sequential clue words Cause/Effect clue words Process clue words Flashback Plot division into beginning, middle, and end Reader mood reflection activities: worksheets, Olympic and Whodunit activities, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.10E, H, I, L; 5.12B, J; 5.23A-B graphic organizers, Olympic events strips, and activities pages TA

10 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: October Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Cause and Effect Identify and determine cause and effect situations and how authors use it to move a story forward using the following Cause alert words Effect alert words activities: worksheets, cause and effect match game, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.10E, F, H, I, L; 5.12B, J; 5.23A-B graphic organizers, cause and effect match cards, and activities pages TA

11 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: November Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Complex Directions Successfully follow a set of complex directions by performing the following Read directions thoroughly Complete one step at a time Understanding the importance of following directions Complete the following group and individual activities Alphabet order Majestic maze Airline menu form Origami Hidden number Paper airplane Mixed-up map Camp registration activities: worksheets, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.10B-C, E; 5.11B; 5.12B, J; 5.23A-B construction papers, and activities pages TA

12 GT Modifications: More complex direction activities as mastered Subject: Reading Calendar: November Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Compare and Contrast Brainstorm for similarities and differences between topics and categorize using the following Chart similarities Chart differences Venn diagram activities Create categories master list Compare and contrast two passages to complete a writing activity by performing the following Complete steps listed above Use determined categories as individual paragraphs Complete 8 paragraphs consisting of introduction, 3 similarities, 3 differences, and closing Add appropriate transition words listed by teacher activities: worksheets, Family Feud activity, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10F, G, I, L; 5.11A-C; 5.15A; 5.16A-B; 5.18B, 5.19A-E, H, I; 5.20C; 5.23A-B venn diagram charts, graphic organizers, and activities pages TA

13 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: November Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Graphic Organizers Determine ways to graphically present written information into Calendars Charts Graphs Flowcharts Story maps Outlines KWL charts Timelines T charts Cause and effect charts Venn diagrams activities: worksheets, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10E, G, I, L; 5.12B; 5.21B, D; 5.23B graphic organizers, and activities pages TA

14 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: December Timeframe: 2 weeks Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Author s Purpose Investigate, understand, and identify the following author s purposes for writing Inform Entertain Explain Persuade Write more effectively by deciding on your reason, or purpose for writing activities: passage purpose match activity, writing activities with visuals, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.8C; 5.9A; 5.10B, F, J; 5.12C; 5.15A-F; 5.16A; 5.19D, G-H; 5.20A-E; 5.21E; 5.22B; 5.23C; 5.25A author s purpose example passages, and activities pages

15 TA GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: January Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Make Inferences Make an inference (about what has happened)based on what they have read and their prior knowledge by practicing the following Drawing logical conclusion from facts presented Reflect on prior knowledge and experience Discriminate information that does/does not support various conclusions Make reasonable inference about conclusion activities: worksheets, missing pieces activity, mystery inference activity, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10A, F, H, J; 5.11A-D; 5.12A; 5.14A and activities pages

16 TA GT Modifications: Scenario Switch Subject: Reading Calendar: January Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Fact or Opinion Identify facts and ways to validate them by understanding Resources used to verify facts Opinion clue words Verification of facts in fiction and nonfiction How an author uses opinions to persuade

17 activities: worksheets, It s a Fact! activity, facing facts game, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10F, J; 5.12A, J; 5.13C, G, H; 5.14A fact/opinion sentence strips, facing facts game, and activities pages TA GT Modifications: Newspaper sneaky statements activity Subject: Reading Calendar: January Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Make Generalizations Distinguish between a verifiable fact and valid and invalid generalizations by learning the following Valid generalization clue words Invalid generalization clue words Verification of invalid generalizations Use clue cards to create valid or invalid generalization statements in order to Create a commercial or advertisement

18 activities: worksheets, make a statement activity, write commercial activity, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10H, J; 5.12A; 5.14A; 5.15B; 5.16A; 5.19A, C, G, H; 5.20B-C and activities pages TA GT Modifications: Computer Shopping activity Subject: Reading Calendar: January Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5

19 Gourmet Reading Make Predictions Make an prediction (about what will happen) based on what they have read and their prior knowledge by practicing the following Examine titles, pictures, and text Combine with prior knowledge and experience Look for possible cause/effect situations Look for suggestive clues about future behaviors Make logical, well-reasoned prediction about what will happen next activities: worksheets, prediction card activity, outcome game, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10A, C, E, H; 5.11A, C-D; 5.12A, H; 5.14A outcome game cards, and activities pages TA GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: February Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5

20 Gourmet Reading Persuasive Devices Recognize persuasive devices as methods authors use for the purpose of changing or swaying the reader s mind or convincing the reader to take some type of action by employing the following methods Flattery/Insult Promise Dare Appeal-to-the-senses Name-Calling Plain-folks talk Testimonial Bandwagon Glittering generalities Card stacking Determine the type of method (listed above) being used to persuade Evaluate the author s purpose for using the persuasive device Use 6 persuasive devices to create a commercial activities: worksheets, create commercial activity, persuasion card game, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.9A; 5.10L; 5.11A-D; 5.12B, J; 5.15B, G; 5.19A, C, G, H; 5.20B-C persuasion cards and game board, and activities pages TA GT Modifications:

21 Subject: Reading Calendar: February Timeframe: 1 week Level/Grade: 5 Gourmet Reading Evaluate/Make Judgments Examine fiction and non-fiction passages in order to evaluate the purpose of each passage by using the following steps Read passage and determine author s purpose Evaluate use of facts, vocabulary, and structural organization Determine how the author used the following to achieve purpose Characters Dialogue Organization Evaluate different elements of organization to include the following areas Clarity Style (figurative language, imagery, sentence patterns Special effects (format, dialect, illustrations) Word Choice Prepare and defend a judgment about a piece of literature based on the above criteria activities: worksheets, missing element activity, evaluation activity, and SmartBoard activities 5.7E; 5.8C; 5.10H-I, L; 5.11A, C, D; 5.12B, C, J; 5.13B, G; 5.20A-E; 5.23A evaluation checklists, and activities pages TA

22 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: February Timeframe: 2 weeks Level/Grade: 5 Newman/Sanford Integrated Reading Review Practice TAKS testing strategies on integrated reading passages Reading passages with TAKS formatted assessments TAKS worksheets and activities pages TA

23 GT Modifications: Subject: Reading Calendar: March-May Timeframe: 4 th 9 weeks Level/Grade: 5 Newman/Sanford Practice integrating reading skills previously taught Classic literature pieces Contemporary literature pieces Poetry selections Novels Introduction to various genres Reading with assessments 5.8A-C; 5.11B; 5.12F-J; 5.13A, C Novels, McGraw-Hill Reading textbook, leveled readers, poetry collections Novels, McGraw-Hill Reading textbook, leveled readers, poetry collections, SmartBoard, internet TA

24 GT Modifications: teacher observation, AR tests; E-Instructor Clicker Quizzes