Mrs. Rupert's Reading Class

  • LA.910.1.2: We will use multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary.
  • LA.910.1.6.3: We will use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words;

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  • LA.910.1.6.8: We will identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings;

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  • LA.910.1.6.9: We will determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context.

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Monday, 1/25: Instruction (Words & Phrases)

  • Instruction of Benchmark (90 minutes)

     

    • Instruction packet, pp. 1-5
      • Teacher should go through this in detail on the ELMO/Overhead while students annotate their papers. Chunk the materials into smaller sections and stop frequently for mini 2-3 minute interactive activities (ie. Think, Pair, Share, etc.)

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  • Assign Weekly Homework Practice-due 1/29/10

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"Harlem Renaissance"

Tuesday, 1/26: Instruction/Mini-Model/Mini-Practice

(Words & Phrases)

  • Timed Reading (15 minutes)

     

  • SAT WOD (5 minutes)

     

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  • Continue Instruction of Benchmark
    • Review Instruction from yesterday (10 minutes)

       

    • New Instruction packet pp. 6-7 (15 minutes)

       

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  • Mini-Model (20 minutes)

     

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      • (NOTE: Some changes from what we discussed yesterday!!)

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      • Mini-Practice (20 minutes)

         

        • "Deadly Leaves" p . 10 of packet
          • Students will practice this passage on their own.

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          • Using p. 11 of the packet, teacher will review with the whole group on the overhead/ELMO.

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      • Vocabulary Practice Activity (15 minutes)

         

        • Students will complete a vocabulary activity on the bottom of p. 11, as we discussed yesterday.

          • Wednesday, 1/27: Modeling (Words & Phrases)

          • Teacher Modeling (45 minutes)

             

            • "The Great Depression" (pick up copies from Elisa!)

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          • Review passage and reinforce skills (45 minutes)

             

          Teacher will review the passage and reinforce the benchmark skills with the students. Have students come up and share their sample papers to show their strategies and answers, as a model.

          Thursday, 1/28: Student Practice (Words & Phrases)

          • Timed Reading (15 minutes)

             

          • SAT WOD (5 minutes)

             

          • Student Practice (25-30 minutes)

             

          "March on Washington"

          Friday, 1/29: Assessment (Words & Phrases)

          • Timed Reading (15 minutes)

             

          • SAT WOD (5 minutes)

             

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          • Assessment (25 minutes)

             

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                • **Don't forget about the test-taking atmosphere and timing!

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          • Reteaching (45 minutes)

             

          "Social Barriers" article

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        • "Lightning..." and "Terror on the Football Field", p. 8 of packet
          • Teacher will model these 2 mini-passages with students.

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        • "Struck on the Golf Course", p. 9 of the packet
          • Teacher will model these 2 mini-passages with students.

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