ELAR WEEK: Week 23 ~ February 1 - February 5
Note: Lessons are subject to change as teacher sees necessary
Monday: February 1
Reading Workshop
*Introduce new Genre - Folktales (fables, legends, myths, tall tales, fairy tale)
Guided Reading (books: Famous First Ladies, Elizabeth Blackwell Jr. Iditarod, American Legends, Code Talkers, Hansel and Gretel, Escape from the Holocaust)
Stations: Mon - Tues.
*Independent Reading with Folktales
*Using the Genre ~Folktales students will work with Plot elements
Writing Workshop
Grammar Warm Up - Week 3
ML: Students will work on creating 2 leads using a Prompt.
-2nd person lead and Sensory Language Lead
Tuesday: February 2
Reading Workshop
Theme Checkpoint (What do I understand or not understand about Theme)
Guided Reading
Writing Workshop
-Grammar Warm Up - week 3
-Students will look at a prompt - together we will brainstorm topic ideas to be sure we create the Theme that is being asked within the prompt.
Reminders to reflect back on: Graphic Organizers, 5 step writing process
Wednesday: February 3
Reading Workshop
ML 2: Deep Dive into Legends
Mentor Text: ¨The Legend of the Bluebonnet¨
Guided Reading
Station: Wed-Thurs.
* Independent Reading with Folktales
* Continue next steps in Plot with Folktales reading
Writing Workshop
-Grammar Warm Up - week 3
- Begin responding to the writing prompt using the 5 step writing process.
Thursday: February 4
Reading Workshop:
ML 3: Deep Dive into Legends
Mentor Text: ¨King Midas and the Golden Touch¨
Guided Reading
Writing Workshop:
Grammar Warm Up - week 3
Continue responding to writing prompt
Friday: February 5
Reading Workshop
Reflection Day: Students will answer questions over Folktale Genres
Stations: All Stations Due
Writing Workshop
Complete the writing prompt