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Unit 6
Two Bad Ants
pp. 354d-354e
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RESOURCES FOR THE WEEK
Practice Book 3.2,
pp. 131–140
Word Study and Spelling Practice Book,
pp. 113–116
Grammar and Writing Practice Book,
pp. 113–116
Selection Test,
pp. 113–116
Fresh Reads for Differentiated Test Practice,
pp. 169–174
The Grammar and Writing Book,
pp. 218–223
Grouping Options for
Differentiated Instruction
Turn the page for the small group lesson plan.
PAGES 354l–356b
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379a
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379e–379h
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379k–379m
PAGES 356–367
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379a
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379e–379i
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379k–379m
PAGES 368–377
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379a
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379e–379h
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379k–379m
PAGES 378–379a
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379e–379h
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379j–379m
PAGES 379a–379h
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379k–379n
45–90 minutes
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
When can freedom be a problem?
Read Aloud: "The Boy Who Stopped Time,"
354m
Build Concepts,
354l
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Why do the two ants decide not to return home?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Why do the two ants decide to return to their home?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
What does the expression "with freedom comes responsibility" mean?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
To wrap up the week, revisit the Day 1 question.
Build Concept Vocabulary,
379c
Comprehension Skill
Plot and Theme
Comprehension Strategy
Visualize
Vocabulary Strategy
Word Structure
Comprehension Skill/Strategy
Lesson,
354–355
Plot and Theme
Visualize
Build Background,
356a
Introduce Lesson Vocabulary,
356b
crystal, disappeared, discovery,
goal, journey, joyful, scoop, unaware
Leveled Readers
Grouping Options
354f–354g
Phonics Lesson,
379j
Syllables
-tion, -sion,
-ture
Phonics Lesson,
379i
Multisyllabic Words
Leveled Readers
Grouping Options
354f–354g
Assess Reading Rate,
379a
Two Bad Ants,
368–376
Vocabulary Strategy Lesson,
356–357
Word Structure
Two Bad Ants,
358–367
Grouping Options
354f–354g
Grouping Options
354f–354g
Reteach Plot and Theme,
379b
Setting,
379b
Review Word Structure,
379c
Model Accuracy, Appropriate
Pace/Rate, and Expression,
354l–354m
,
379a
"Hiking Safety Tips,"
378–379
Plot and Theme
Visualize
Word Structure
Cause and
Effect
Develop Vocabulary
Echo Reading,
379a
Plot and
Theme
Visualize
Word Structure
Cause and
Effect
Develop Vocabulary
Reader Response
Selection Test
Model Accuracy, Appropriate
Pace/Rate, and Expression,
379a
Grouping Options
354f–354g
Paired Reading,
379a
Evaluating Sources/Text Features
Reading Across Texts
30–60 minutes
Grammar,
379e
Introduce Commas
Writing Workshop,
379g
Introduce Writing About a Picture
Model the Trait of the Week: Word
Choice
Spelling,
379k
Pretest for Multisyllabic Words
Internet Inquiry,
379m
Identify Questions
Grammar,
379e
Develop Commas
Writing Workshop,
379g
Improve Writing: Elaborating
Spelling,
379k
Teach the Generalization
Internet Inquiry,
379m
Navigate/Search
Grammar,
379f
Apply Commas in Writing
Writing Workshop,
377
,
379h
Write Now
Prewrite and Draft
Spelling,
379l
Connect Spelling to Writing
Internet Inquiry,
379m
Analyze Sources
Grammar,
379f
Practice Commas for Standardized
Tests
Writing Workshop,
379h
Draft, Revise, and Publish
Spelling,
379l
Provide a Strategy
Internet Inquiry,
379m
Synthesize Information
Speaking and Viewing,
379d
Description
Analyze Classified Ads
Grammar,
379f
Cumulative Review
Writing Workshop,
379h
Connect to Unit Writing
Spelling,
379l
Posttest for Multisyllabic Words
Internet Inquiry,
379m
Communicate Results
Research/Study Skills,
379n
Note-taking
Word Choice
Day 1
Write to Read,
354
Day 2
Words to Write,
357
Strategy Response Log,
358
,
367
Day 3
Strategy Response Log,
374
Look Back and Write,
376
Day 4
Writing Across Texts,
379
Day 5
Setting,
379b
Day 1
Too Much Freedom Concept
Web,
354l
Day 2
Time for Science: Species,
361
;
Ant Classes,
363
;
Revisit the Too Much Freedom Concept Web,
367
Day 3
Time for Science: Vortex,
369
;
Life Cycles,
373
;
Revisit the Too Much Freedom Concept Web,
375
Day 4
Time for Science: Safety,
379
Day 5
Revisit the Too Much Freedom Concept Web,
379c
for Adequate Yearly Progress
Check Vocabulary,
354l
Check Retelling,
377
Check Fluency
WCPM,
379a
Check Vocabulary,
379c
KEY
= Target Skill
= Tested Skill