Q2W5: 11/15-11/19

ELA.3.V.1 Use grade level academic vocabulary appropriately.
SS.3.CG.3.2 Recognize that government has local, state and national levels.
ELA.3.C.1.4- Write an expository text about a topic, using 1 or more sources, providing an introduction, facts, and details, some elaboration, transitions, and a conclusion.

ELA learning target: Reading- Using anchor charts and visual instruction, students will identify the meaning of unknown words using 1 of 5 types of context clues.

Writing: Students will plan out their writing on what they are thankful for, edit it, and publish their final draft.

Social Studies Target: Students will understand the different levels of government and identify the similarities/differences between levels.

*Students will view a powerpoint with sample vocabulary words to practice identifying unknown words using context clues.
*Students will complete a writing about what they are thankful for.
*Students will use vocabulary mapping and spelling sorts to understand their tier 2 vocabulary words and identify the various compound words in their spelling words in whole and small group.
*Students will sum up all of their learning by taking a unit test on government.

*Summative assessment on government: Wednesday 11/17 (open notes)
*Phonics, Vocabulary, Comprehension assessments: Thursday 11/18
*MOAS Field Trip: Friday 11/19
*Thanksgiving Break: 11/22-11/26