ELAR WEEK: Week 22 ~January 25 - January 29

 ELAR WEEK: Week 22 ~ January 25 - January 29

Note: Lessons are subject to change as teacher sees necessary

Monday: January 25 

Reading Workshop

What is Theme? How does Theme differ from an Authorś Message?

-Students look at images to determine a Theme.

Guided Reading 

Stations:  Mon - Tues. 

*Independent Reading 

*Using a self selected poetry book students will discuss examples of figurative language found within their text. 

Writing Workshop

Grammar Warm Up

ML: How Do We Create Strong Leads in Expository Writing 

(refer back to our MOY Writing Sample)

Tuesday: January 26 

Reading Workshop

Discuss how topics can show up in texts that will help you to determine a Theme.

Mentor Text: The Lotus Seed 

Guided Reading

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up

-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: January 27 

Reading Workshop

Mentor Text: The Lotus Seed

Guided Reading

Station: Wed-Thurs.

* Independent Reading 

* Poem and Questions with the text ¨Airplanes¨

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up

-Continue to build the prompt together, discussing places that need to be revised or edited. 

Thursday: January 28 

Reading Workshop:

Determine the Theme of The Lotus Seed

Book Talk 60%

Guided Reading

Writing Workshop:

Students respond to independent writing prompt.

Friday: January 29 

Reading Workshop

MOY (Middle of Year Assessments) as needed 

Stations: Authorś Purpose: The Name Jar, Figurative Language in Poetry 

Writing Workshop

Complete Writing Prompt as needed