1. Dr. Harper’s Lesson Plan Agendas: Language Arts, Social Studies, and Study Skills January 28-31, 2013 Week 22

2. Calendar of Events Monday January 28th Tuesday January 29th Wednesday January 30 th Thursday January 31 st Friday February 1st PLC Meeting/6 th Grade Team Meeting. After School Textbook clean-up. Response to Intervention: Word Analysis After School Textbook clean-up. Response to Intervention: Word Analysis

3. Language Arts Monday, January 28, 2013 Target Learning: I can use the form, mood, and figurative language used in an ‘ode’ to identify implications that enhance meaning. Word of the Day: USB – an external interface for connecting other devices (like a camera or thumb drive) to a computer. Context Clues Sentence – I connect my digital camera to my computer using a USB connection device.

4. Language Arts Monday, January 28, 2013 Writing Prompt: Today is the birthday of Sesame Street character, Ernie's birthday. If you could create a television show for kids, what type of a show would it be? What is its name? What type of information would it contain? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=826845

5. Social Studies Monday, January 28, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain how the Middle Kingdom brought stability after a period of disorder. Period 1: Check assessment questions and study guides for chapter 4, section 2. Some turned-in on Friday, others took home to complete. Period 6: Chapter 4:2 Test. Chapter 4:3 – Choral reading and Cornell Notes, pp. 101- 106, The Middle and New Kingdoms.

6. Study Skills Monday, January 28, 2013 Target Learning: I can differentiate between the main and supporting characters found in the novel, HOLES. 1. Review chapters 1-5 and write a summary of the main events from each chapter. 2. Complete the Novel Organizer—worksheet pp. 27-28—for the characters found in chapters 1-5. Include page number where each character is first introduced and a brief description of the character. 3. Complete Part 1 Word Maps: #19-24. 4. Update Table of Contents.

7. Language Arts Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Target Learning: I can use the form, mood, and figurative language used in an ‘ode’ to identify implications that enhance meaning. Word of the Day: (3 minutes) Download – to transfer to a computer from somewhere else. Context Clues Sentence –

8. Language Arts Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Independent Work: 1. Silent reading of library book; literature selection; or social studies textbook. 2. Work on poetry packet: Winter Wardrobes; alliteration; metaphors for Rachel’s challenge. 3. Journal writing. 4. Ancient Egypt riddle project.

9. Language Arts Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Writing Prompt: Today is “National Puzzle Day.” What is your favorite type of puzzle to solve and why? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=592477

10. Language Arts Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Target Learning Instruction: Ode to Pablo’s Tennis Shoes, by Gary Soto. Identify implications from the poem that provide evidence about what was learned about Pablo. Reproducible worksheet, #1, p. 38. Complete CST Practice One: o Does Your Vote Really Count? #1-8 o Plate Tectonics and the Making of California, #9-16.

11. Study Skills Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Target Learning: I can differentiate between the main and supporting characters found in the novel, HOLES. 1. Review chapters 1-5 and write a summary of the main events from each chapter. 2. Complete the Novel Organizer—worksheet pp. 27-28—for the characters found in chapters 1-5. Include page number where each character is first introduced and a brief description of the character. 3. Complete Part 1 Word Maps: #19-24. 4. Update Table of Contents.

12. Language Arts Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Target Learning: After listening to a biographical description of F. D. Roosevelt, I can summarize five facts from his life. Word of the Day: E-mail – a system for sending messages from one individual to another.

13. Language Arts Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Writing Prompt: On January 30, 1882, the 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, was born. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about Roosevelt and summarize them in your own words. Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=367275

14. Language Arts Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Period 5 Check/discuss CST Practice 1, #1-16, pp. 2-7; tally correct/incorrect responses. Complete CST Practice 1, #17-34, pp. 8-14. Check/discuss and tally correct/incorrect responses.

15. Response to Intervention Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Period 1 Target Learning: I can use words or phrases that signal contrast to best complete sentences. Materials: Critical Reading: Sentence Completions (HOLT, Critical Reading Transparencies). Guided Practice #89-92. Independent Practice, #93-96.

16. Intervention: Critical Reading/Word Analysis Practice 89 Contrast signal words: although, unlike, & but. Participants: 23/Period 1—22/Period 5 1. P1-- 17 correctP5 2. P1-- 12 correct 3. P1-- 13 correct Practice 90 Contrast signal words: just as & like. 1. 11 correct 2. 16 correct 3. 12 correct

17. Practice 91 Contrast signal words: in addition to, as well as, & too. 1. 16 correct 2. 13 correct 3. 20 correct

18. Social Studies Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Target Learning: I can explain how the Middle Kingdom was a period of stable government in Egypt. Period 6: Some need to complete the chapter 4:2 test. Independently Read chapter 4:3, pp. 101-106 and complete Cornell Notes: S = Survey text (What you know on K-W-H-L). 10 minutes Q = Write questions (If you were there, main ideas, reading check, analyzing visuals, etc.). 15 minutes P = Predict what you will learn (K-W-H-L). R = Read. R = Recite and answer questions. S = Summarize the text information.

19. Social Studies Notes for Wednesday, 1/30 HOMEWORK: Finish Chapter 4:3 Cornell Notes, pp. 101-106 We will check & discuss The Egyptian Princess tomorrow.

20. Study Skills Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Target Learning: I can differentiate between the main and supporting characters found in the novel, HOLES. 1. Read chapters 6-10 from HOLES. (Reciprocal Teaching Cards—write responses to turn-in). 2. Update the Novel Organizer—worksheet pp. 27-28— for the characters found in chapters 6-10. Include page number where each character is first introduced and a brief description of the character. 3. Complete Part 1 Word Maps: #19-24. 4. Update Table of Contents.

21. HOLES Chapters 6-10 Reciprocal Reading 1. Predictions 2. Clarify: Word meaning Ideas How to Say a Word (Stopped on p. 29—Makayla was reading).

22. Language Arts Thursday, January 31, 2013 Target Learning: I can identify characteristics of a person achieving a level of greatness in sports. Word of the Day Folder – a directory of files.

23. Language Arts Thursday, January 31, 2013 Writing Prompt: On this day in 1919, baseball great Jackie Robinson was born. What do you think it takes to be a great athlete? Write about the characteristics and qualities it takes for someone to reach a level of greatness in a sport. Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=439113

24. Language Arts Thursday, January 31, 2013 Period 1 Check/discuss CST Practice 1, #1-16, pp. 2-7; tally correct/incorrect responses. Complete CST Practice 1, #17-34, pp. 8-14. Check/discuss and tally correct/incorrect responses.

25. Response to Intervention Thursday, January 30, 2013 Period 5 Target Learning: I can use words or phrases that signal contrast to best complete sentences. Materials: Critical Reading: Sentence Completions (HOLT, Critical Reading Transparencies). Guided Practice #89-92. Independent Practice, #93-96.

26. Social Studies Thursday, January 31, 2013 Target Learning: I can explain how trade and military power helped Egypt become great. Teacher PowerPoint Lecture: Check Cornell Notes. Assessment Questions, p. 106. Complete the table by listing each leaders challenges and accomplishments: Queen HatshepsutRamses the Great Challenges Accomplishments

27. Language Arts Friday, February 1, 2013 Word of the Day: Virus – code planted illegally in a computer program, often to damage or shut down a system or network.

28. Language Arts Friday, February 1, 2013 Writing Prompt: February 1 st is “National Freedom Day.” In your own words, what does it mean to be free? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2007 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/JLFCapture

29. Language Arts Friday, February 1, 2013

30. Social Studies Friday, February 1, 2013 Target Learning: I can explain how trade and military power helped Egypt become great. Complete checking Cornell Notes & Assessment Questions for chapter 4:3, pp. 101-106. Biography of Nefertiti Challenge: Write an epitaph that the people of Egypt may have inscribed upon Nefertiti’s tomb.

31. Study Skills Friday, February 1, 2013 Target Learning: I can identify important events in the plot of Michael Vey, Prisoner of Cell 25. Teacher Read Aloud: Chapters 32-38. Students update story map posters.