Q1W4 Sept6-9

U1W1Benchmark unit 1

TeacherBarbara Perdisatt
Subject AreaELA
Grade Level5
Week #Q1W4
Unit of InstructionQuarter 1
Standard(s) Taught

ELA   LAFS.5.RL.1.2 – Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text

 LAFS.5.RL.1.3 – Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). Craft and Structure:

 LAFS.5.RL.2.6 – Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:

LAFS.5.RL.4.10 – By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Range of Writing:

Range of Writing:

·          LAFS.W.4.10 – Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Research to Build and Present Knowledge:

·          LAFS.5.W.3.9 – Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

 

Social Studies Standards:

·          SS.5.G.1.1 – Interpret current and historical information using a variety of geographic tools.

·          SS.5.G.1.2 – Use latitude and longitude to locate places.

·         SS.5.G.1.3 – Identify major United States physical features on a map of North America.

Learning Targets and Learning Criteria

Academic Language:

 

Grammar:

  • parts of speech: noun, verb, adverb, pronoun, preposition, adjective
  • conjunctions, interjections, prepositions

Reading:

  • theme, metaphors, symbolism

Writing:

  • descriptive writing, introduction, hook, thesis

Social Studies:

  • Longitude, latitude, prime meridian, equator, hemisphere
  • coordinate numbers, absolute location
Classroom Activities

 

Tuesday: 

 

ELA Learning Target:  – I can describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are illustrated.

·         Warmup: “Weekly Grammar Sheet Q1:W4—Monday & Tuesday”

·         Introduce spelling, vocabulary words write definitions

·         F.A.S.T. Test

·         Centers – writing, spelling/vocab, research, reading fluency, specific skill practice

 

SS Learning Target – I can explain geographic features on a physical map.

·         Identify geographic features on a physical map of North America

·         Describe the key geographic features of North America

 

 

Wednesday: *Early Release

 

ELA Learning Target –I can understand the elements of an expository essay and write a descriptive introduction which focuses on one topic.

·         Warmup: “Weekly Grammar Sheet Q1:W4–Wednesday”

·         “Because of Winn Dixie”

·         Centers – writing, spelling/vocab, research, reading fluency, specific skill practice

 

SS Learning Target – I can explain geographic features on a physical map.

·         Identify geographic features on a physical map of North America

·         Describe the key geographic features of North America

·         States and capitals

 

 

Thursday:

 

ELA Learning Target: I can identify figurative language in a fictional text.

·         Warmup: “Weekly Grammar Sheet Q1:W4–Thursday”

·         Centers – writing, spelling/vocab, research, reading fluency, specific skill practice

·         Read “Because of Winn Dixie”

 

SS Learning Target – I can explain geographic features on a physical map.

·         Describe political features of a physical map

·         Identify geographic features on a physical map of North America

·         Describe the key geographic features of North America

·         States and capitals of the Northeast Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday:

 

ELA Learning Target – I can show my understanding of foundational grammar skills, and spelling patterns. 

·         Warmup: Quarter 1, Week 4 Grammar & Spelling review

·         Quarter 1, Week 4 Grammar Formative Quiz

·         Spelling Formative Quiz

·         Read “Because of Winn Dixie”

 

SS Learning Target – I can explain geographic features on a physical map.

·         Features of a map formative quiz

·         States and capitals practice

Assignments Due

Friday (9/9) update* because of FAST testing there will be no spelling and vocabulary test

  • Friday (9/9) IReady diagnostic
  • Monday (9/12) Geography Summative  – study guides have been made in class

Spelling and Vocabulary Formative (Lesson 4)

Language 1:4

“Because of Winn-Dixie” comprehension, language and writing

Additional Resources

Weekly Spelling & Vocabulary Words

 

Root –aud, audi – hear
Prefix –anti – opposite, against

 

1. Audible – heard or able to be heard.
2. Audience – a group of people who gather together to listen to or watch something; the people who watch, read, or listen to something.
3. Audio – of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast.
4. Audition – a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or musician).
5. Auditorium – a large room or building where people gather to hear a speech or watch a performance.
6. Antidote – a substance that stops the harmful effects of poison; something that corrects or improves the bad effects of something.
7. Antisocial – violent or harmful to people; not friendly to other people.
8. Antipathy – a strong feeling of dislike.
9. Antiseptic – a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria.
10. Antibody – a substance produced by the body to fight disease