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=April 15-19 =

Reading:
Begin Seed to Plant 4/11--4/18 Focus Skill: I can interpret information from charts, graphs and diagrams. Target Strategy: I can reread aloud to improve understanding. *Vocabulary:beautiful, nutrition, protects, ripens, streams *building background- create a circle map or KWL on seeds and plants.  *Prereading Strategies- Preview/predict/discuss genre/set purpose 313C *Sharing Literature-Pumpkin Circle 312H/331F, Maytime Magic 312P/335D *Compare and contrast From Seed to Plant to Pumpkin Circle 337F *Retelling-Complete a sequence diagram 331A (flow map?) *Think and Respond questions/Extended response prompt *Grammar:I can write the months of the year. *Word Work: I can use consonant blends and r-controlled words. *scavenger hunt *leveled readers <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Students can select a plant shown in the text, find information about that plant and create clues/riddles for their plant. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*test

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Secret Life of Trees 4/19-5/2 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Focus Skill: I can recognize the difference between fact and fiction. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Target Strategy: I can look at word parts to understand text. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Vocabulary <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*building background- complete a KWL on trees. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Prereading Strategies- Preview/predict/discuss genre/set purpose 339C <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Sharing Literature-City Green 338H/359E, Trees/Song 338P/363D <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Compare and contrast Use a characteristics chart to compare the Sharing Literature pieces to The Secret Life of Trees 365F *Retelling-Complete the remaining sections of KWL 359A <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Think and Respond questions/Extended response prompt <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Grammar:I can write the names of holidays appropriately. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Word Work: I can use consonant blends and vowel diagraphs. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*scavenger hunt <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*leveled readers <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*test

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Spelling:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can spell -air/-are words.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Math:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can compare 3 digit numbers.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Brandon and Josh picked berries. Brandon <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">picked berries. Josh picked more berries <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">than Brandon did. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> 235 berries < ___berries__ __<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> What number could go in the box to make __ __<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">this number sentence true? __

__<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can compare 3 digit numbers. __ __<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Which number will make both number __ __<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">sentences true? __ <319 and __>309 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A. 308 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">B. 310 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">C. 320

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can use place value to count by 100's.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Rita has 439 pennies. She got 3 more boxes <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">of pennies. Each box had 100 pennies in it. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">What is one way Rita could count all of the <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">pennies? <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A. 439, 539, 639, 739 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">B. 439, 449, 459, 469 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">C. 439, 439, 539, 639

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can divide a shape into equal parts. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Students create their own flag <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Georgia Unit 5 page 67

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Writing:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Cursive <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Poetry <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Continue Writer's Workshop

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Science:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Begin Plant Unit (include taking care of Earth for Earth Day Party) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Scholastic News/Time for Kids (Candyce) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> *The Lorax <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 1: I can list schema on plants. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Activity 2: I can develop and answer questions about plant needs. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 3 (2 days) I can plant seeds for observation. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Activity 4: I can identify parts of a seed. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 5: I can classify seeds by their method of travel. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Activity 6: I can determine the function of roots. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Activity 7: I can determine the function of stems. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Activity 8: I can determine the function of leaves. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Activty 9: I can determine the function of flowers. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 10: I can demonstrate knowledge of plants and their life cycles.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">TO Do:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Erin: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Dan: 1000 chart, buy soil <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Candyce: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> LMC: Are there any books on Earth Day that we can use?

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">SEL Targets:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">•I can listen to other people’s ideas •I can make positive choices when working with others. •I can identify ways to work and play well with others. •I can use my self control.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Notes:

 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Summer PD time: application process
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Stayley Assembly 4/18 9:15-10
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Earth day party 4/19 2:30
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Concert Practice 4/24 9:15/ Concert at night
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Fullersburg Woods Field Trip 4/25 2R/2G
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Fullersburg Woods Field Trip 4/26 2W
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Progress reports go home 5/3
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Interim testing and CBM sweeps 4/29-5/2