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RESOURCES FOR THE WEEK
  • Practice Book, pp. 81–90
  • Phonics and Spelling Practice Book, pp. 33–36
  • Grammar and Writing Practice Book, pp. 33–36
  • Selection Test, pp. 33–36
  • Fresh Reads for Differentiated Test Practice, pp. 49–54
  • The Grammar and Writing Book, pp. 98–103
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READING
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
45–90 minutes
Oral Language
Oral Language
Oral Language
Oral Language
Oral Language
QUESTION OF THE WEEK When are respect and understanding important in solving a problem?
Read Aloud: "Why Possum's Tail Is
    Bare," 224m
Build Concepts, 224l
QUESTION OF THE DAY What other animals, besides a possum and a rabbit, could the author have chosen for this story?
QUESTION OF THE DAY How do you think Bear felt after Hare tricked him?
QUESTION OF THE DAY In what way can taking personal responsibility help people achieve their goals?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK To wrap up the week, revisit the Day 1 question.
Build Concept Vocabulary, 249c
TARGET SKILLS OF THE WEEK
Target Skill Comprehension Skill
Author's Purpose
Target Skill Comprehension Strategy
Predict
Target Skill Vocabulary Strategy
Context Clues
Comprehension/Vocabulary
Word Work
Word Work
Comprehension/Vocabulary
Comprehension Skill/Strategy
   Lesson, 224–225
Target Skill Author's Purpose Tested Skill
Target Skill Predict
Build Background, 226a
Introduce Lesson Vocabulary, 226b
bottom, cheated, clever, crops, lazy,
partners, wealth Tested Skill
Read Leveled Readers
Grouping Options
224f–224g
Leveled Readers
Fluency
Phonics Lesson, 249j
REVIEW Compound Words Tested Skill
Phonics Lesson, 249i
Consonant Blends
Read Leveled Readers
Grouping Options
224f–224g
Leveled Readers
Assess Reading Rate, 249a
Fluency
Comprehension/Vocabulary
Read Tops & Bottoms, 238–246
Vocabulary Strategy Lesson, 226–227
Target Skill Context Clues Tested Skill
Read Tops & Bottoms, 228–237
Grouping Options
224f–224g
Comprehension/Vocabulary
Grouping Options
224f–224g
Comprehension/Vocabulary
Target Skill Reteach Author's Purpose,
249b
Tested Skill
Idioms, 249b
Target Skill Review Context Clues, 249c Tested Skill
Model Appropriate Phrasing,
    224l–224m, 249a
Read "The Hare and the Tortoise,"
248–249
Tops and Bottoms
Target Skill Author's
Purpose
Tested Skill
Target Skill Predict
Target Skill Context Clues Tested Skill
REVIEW Main Idea and Details Tested Skill
Develop Vocabulary
Fluency
Readers' Theater, 249a
Tops and Bottoms
Target Skill Author's
Purpose
Tested Skill
Target Skill Predict
REVIEW Main Idea and Details Tested Skill
Develop Vocabulary
Reader Response
Selection Test
Fluency
Model Appropriate Phrasing, 249a
Grouping Options
224f–224g
Fluency
Readers' Theater, 249a
The Hare and the Tortoise
Fable
Reading Across Texts
Content-Area Vocabulary
LANGUAGE ARTS
30–60 minutes
Grammar, 249e
Introduce Singular Possessive
   Nouns
Tested Skill
Writing Workshop, 249g
Introduce Feature Story
Model the Trait of the Week: Voice
Spelling, 249k
Pretest for Words with spl, thr, squ,
    str
Internet Inquiry, 249m
Identify Questions
Grammar, 249e
Develop Singular Possessive
   Nouns
Tested Skill
Writing Workshop, 249g
Improve Writing: Know Your Purpose
Spelling, 249k
Teach the Generalization
Internet Inquiry, 249m
Navigate/Search
Grammar, 249f
Apply Singular Possessive Nouns in
    Writing
Tested Skill
Writing Workshop, 247, 249h
Write Now
Prewrite and Draft
Spelling, 249l
Connect Spelling to Writing
Internet Inquiry, 249m
Analyze Sources
Grammar, 249f
Practice Singular Possessive Nouns
   for Standardized Tests
Tested Skill
Writing Workshop, 249h
Draft, Revise, and Publish
Spelling, 249l
Provide a Strategy
Internet Inquiry, 249m
Synthesize Information
Speaking and Viewing, 249d
Compare and Contrast
Analyze a Picture
Grammar, 249f
Cumulative Review
Writing Workshop, 249h
Connect to Unit Writing
Spelling, 249l
Posttest for Words with spl, thr, squ,
    str
Internet Inquiry, 249m
Communicate Results
Research/Study Skills, 249n
Encyclopedia
Trait of the Week
Voice
DAILY WRITING ACTIVITIES
Day 1 Write to Read, 224
Day 2 Words to Write, 227
Strategy Response Log, 228, 237
Day 3 Strategy Response Log, 244
Look Back and Write, 246
Day 4 Writing Across Texts, 249
Day 5 Idioms, 249b
DAILY SOCIAL STUDIES CONNECTIONS
Day 1 Personal Responsibility Concept Web, 224l
Day 2 Time for Social Studies: Climate, 231;
Personal Responsibility, 233;
Revisit the Personal Responsibility Concept Web, 237
   
Day 3 Revisit the Personal Responsibility Concept Web, 245
Day 4 Time for Social Studies: Recognize Personal Responsibility, 224k
Day 5 Revisit the Personal Responsibility Concept Web, 249c
DAILY SUCCESS PREDICTORS
for Adequate Yearly Progress
Monitor Progress and Corrective Feedback
Vocabulary
Check Vocabulary, 224l
Comprehension
Check Retelling, 247
Fluency
Check Fluency WCPM, 249a
Vocabulary
Check Vocabulary, 249c
SUCCESS PREDICTOR
KEY Target Skill = Target Skill Tested Skill = Tested Skill