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THIS WEEK
STUDENTS WILL READ
Plants and Animals in AntarcticaLet's Explore Antarctica!Danger: The World Is Getting Hot!
Swimming Towards Ice
Antarctic Journal
Student Edition 586–601
Leveled Readers
Student Edition 604–607
THIS WEEK
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Comprehension Skill Main Idea
Comprehension Strategy Text Structure
Vocabulary Strategy Word Structure
Target Skill
DAY 1
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DAY 2
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DAY 3
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DAY 4
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DAY 5
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Oral Language 10 minutes
  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Viewing
Oral Language
Speaking, 582l
Build Concept Vocabulary
Listening, 582m
Read Aloud
Oral Language
Speaking, 593
Build Concept Vocabulary
Oral Language
Speaking, 601–603
Build Concept Vocabulary
Reader Response
Retelling
Oral Language
Speaking, 604
Content Area Vocabulary
Oral Language
Speaking, 607c–607d
Build Concept Vocabulary
Interview
Viewing, 607d
Analyze Media
Word Work15 minutes
  • Word Study/Spelling
Word Work
Word Study/Spelling, 607i
Words with Latin Roots Pretest
Word Work
Word Study/Spelling, 607i
Think and Practice
Word Work
Word Study/Spelling, 607j
Connect to Writing
Word Work
Word Study/Spelling, 607j
Review
Word Work
Word Study/Spelling, 607j
Posttest
Reading45 minutes
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Fluency
  • Cross-Curricular Connections
  • Independent Reading
Plants and Animals in AntarcticaLet's Explore Antarctica!Danger: The World Is Getting Hot!
Reading
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What does a person sacrifice to explore the unknown?
Science/Theme
Comprehension, 582–583
Target Skill Main Idea Tested Skill
Target Skill Text Structure
Read Skill/Strategy Lesson
Vocabulary, 584b
Introduce Lesson Vocabulary Tested Skill
Fluency, 582l–582m, 607a
Model Emotion
SCIENCE Adaptations in Harsh
Climates Concept Web
Leveled Readers, LR28–36
Self-Selected Reading, TR38–39
Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY What
are some reasons to travel to Antarctica?
Science/Draw Conclusions
Comprehension, 586–601
Target Skill Main Idea Tested Skill
Target Skill Text Structure
REVIEW Draw Conclusions
Read Antarctic Journal
Vocabulary, 584–585,
593, 597, 601
Target Skill Word Structure Tested Skill
 Practice Lesson Vocabulary Tested Skill
Fluency, 607a
Echo Reading
SCIENCE Earth Science, Adaptations,
Geology
Leveled Readers, LR28–36
Self-Selected Reading, TR38–39
Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY What
are some of the dangers and the excitements of exploring Antarctica?
Science/Summarize
Comprehension, 586 –603
Read Antarctic Journal
Reader Response
Selection Test
Vocabulary, 593, 601
Practice Lesson
Vocabulary Tested Skill
Fluency, 607a
Model Emotion
SCIENCE Earth Science, Adaptations,
Geology
Leveled Readers, LR28–36
Self-Selected Reading, TR38–39
Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY What
sacrifices did Lynne Cox make to prepare for her swim to Antarctica?
Science/Theme
Comprehension, 604–607
Read "Swimming Towards Ice"
Social Studies in
Reading
Reading Across
Texts
Vocabulary, 604
Content Area
Vocabulary
Fluency, 607a
Partner Reading
SCIENCE Earth Science, Adaptations,
Geology
Swimming Towards Ice
Antarctic Journal
Antarctic Journal
Leveled Readers, LR28–36
Self-Selected Reading, TR38–39
Reading
QUESTION OF THE WEEK To
wrap up the lesson, revisit the Day 1 question.
Comprehension, 607b
Target Skill Reteach
Main Idea Tested Skill
Steps in a Process
Vocabulary, 607c
Practice Vocabulary
Strategy Tested Skill
Fluency, 607a
Assess Reading
Rate
SCIENCE
Adaptations in Harsh
Climates Concept Web
Leveled Readers, LR28–36
Self-Selected Reading, TR38–39
Language Arts20 minutes
  • Writing
  • Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
  • Research/Study Skills
  • Technology: New Literacies
Language Arts
DAILY WRITING: WRITE, 582
EXPOSITORY WRITING:
TEACH/MODEL, 607g
Letter of Acceptance
Grammar, 607e
Comparative and Superlative
Adverbs Tested Skill
New Literacies, 607k
Identify Questions
Language Arts
DAILY WRITING: STRATEGY
RESPONSE LOG
Ask Questions, 586
Answer Questions, 593
EXPOSITORY WRITING:
PREPARE TO WRITE, 607g
Grammar, 607e
Comparative and Superlative
Adverbs Tested Skill
New Literacies, 607k
Navigate/Search
Language Arts
DAILY WRITING: STRATEGY
RESPONSE LOG
Summarize, 603
EXPOSITORY WRITING:
PREWRITE/DRAFT, 607h
Grammar, 607f
Comparative and Superlative
Adverbs Tested Skill
New Literacies, 607k
Analyze
Language Arts
DAILY WRITING: TEST-TAKING
STRATEGY, 606
Writing Across Texts, 607
EXPOSITORY WRITING:
DRAFT/REVISE, 607h
Grammar, 607f
Comparative and Superlative
Adverbs Tested Skill
New Literacies, 607k
Synthesize
Language Arts
DAILY WRITING:
STEPS IN A PROCESS, 607b
UNIT WRITING: PERSUASIVE
ESSAY,607h
Grammar, 607f
Cumulative Review
Research/Study Skills, 607l
SQP3R
New Literacies, 607k
Communicate
Monitor Progress
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
SUCCESS PREDICTOR
Fluency
Comprehension
Day 5 Check 607c
Check Vocabulary
Day 4 Check 607a
Check Fluency WCPM
Day 3 Check 603
Check Retelling
Day 1 Check 582l
Check Vocabulary
SUCCESS PREDICTORS for Adequate Yearly Progress
KEY
THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Practice Book
pp. 231–240
Grammar and Writing Practice Book pp. 93–96
Selection Test
pp. 93–96
Fresh Reads for Differentiated Test Practice
pp. 139–144
Spelling Practice Book pp. 93–96
Target Skill = Target Skill
 Tested Skill = Tested Skill