1. Young Readers/8th Lesson Plans Teachers: Miss Van Syoc 2013-2014

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 8.2 Reading/ Vocabulary Development 8.9 Reading/Comprehension of Informational Text/Culture and History 8.10 Reading/Comprehension of Informational Text/Expository Text 8.13 Reading/Media Literacy

3. Read 20 mins a day Subject: Young Readers DATE: 11/18/13 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? 1.Use technology tools to access, explore, and synthesize information on the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth colony, Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving 2.Develop an understanding of the Pilgrims' motives in establishing a settlement in the New World 3.Develop an understanding of the colonial and Wampanoag cultures of the early 1600s 4.Compare and contrast lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags 5.Interpret information from and create timelines 6.Understand and identify cultural differences between colonial times and the present 7.Read for detail 8.Participate in a variety of active writing activities 9.Demonstrate comprehension through experiential response 10.Reflect on what has been learned after reading by formulating ideas, opinions, and personal responses Everyday Edits daily practice http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson- plan/thanksgiving-lessons-grades-6-8 KWL chart and timeline of Mayflower journey Mayflower video (tour the ship) and interviews with passengers KWL chart and Timeline “What challenges did the passengers face on their journey to the new world?”

4. Everyday Edits daily practice Read 20 mins a day Subject: Young Readers DATE: 11/19/13 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? 1.Use technology tools to access, explore, and synthesize information on the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth colony, Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving 2.Develop an understanding of the Pilgrims' motives in establishing a settlement in the New World 3.Develop an understanding of the colonial and Wampanoag cultures of the early 1600s 4.Compare and contrast lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags 5.Interpret information from and create timelines 6.Understand and identify cultural differences between colonial times and the present 7.Read for detail 8.Participate in a variety of active writing activities 9.Demonstrate comprehension through experiential response 10.Reflect on what has been learned after reading by formulating ideas, opinions, and personal responses Van Syoc: computer lab http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson- plan/thanksgiving-lessons-grades-6-8 Villanueva: VennDiagram of daily life of the Pilgrims and Indians/compare & contrast Venn Diagram Pretend you’re a 17 th century teen. What would surprise you most about the 21 st century teen? Why?

5. Everyday Edits daily practice Read 20 mins a day Subject: Young Readers DATE: 11/20/13 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? 1.Use technology tools to access, explore, and synthesize information on the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth colony, Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving 2.Develop an understanding of the Pilgrims' motives in establishing a settlement in the New World 3.Develop an understanding of the colonial and Wampanoag cultures of the early 1600s 4.Compare and contrast lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags 5.Interpret information from and create timelines 6.Understand and identify cultural differences between colonial times and the present 7.Read for detail 8.Participate in a variety of active writing activities 9.Demonstrate comprehension through experiential response 10.Reflect on what has been learned after reading by formulating ideas, opinions, and personal responses http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson- plan/thanksgiving-lessons-grades-6-8 KWL chart Van Syoc: yesterday’s lesson Villanueva:KWL graphic organizer and have students fill in any information they know about the people, foods, and activities involved in the feast, as well as how the celebration originated How has the modern day Thanksgiving feast changed from the original celebration?

6. Everyday Edits daily practice Read 20 mins a day Subject: Young Readers DATE:11/21/13 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? 1.Use technology tools to access, explore, and synthesize information on the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth colony, Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving 2.Develop an understanding of the Pilgrims' motives in establishing a settlement in the New World 3.Develop an understanding of the colonial and Wampanoag cultures of the early 1600s 4.Compare and contrast lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags 5.Interpret information from and create timelines 6.Understand and identify cultural differences between colonial times and the present 7.Read for detail 8.Participate in a variety of active writing activities 9.Demonstrate comprehension through experiential response 10.Reflect on what has been learned after reading by formulating ideas, opinions, and personal responses http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson- plan/thanksgiving-lessons-grades-6-8 Van Syoc: yesterday’s lesson Villanueva: Plimoth plantation video and discussion Discussion

7. Everyday Edits daily practice Read 20 mins a day Subject: Young Readers DATE: 11/22/13 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening Homework Essential Question? 1.Use technology tools to access, explore, and synthesize information on the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth colony, Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving 2.Develop an understanding of the Pilgrims' motives in establishing a settlement in the New World 3.Develop an understanding of the colonial and Wampanoag cultures of the early 1600s 4.Compare and contrast lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags 5.Interpret information from and create timelines 6.Understand and identify cultural differences between colonial times and the present 7.Read for detail 8.Participate in a variety of active writing activities 9.Demonstrate comprehension through experiential response 10.Reflect on what has been learned after reading by formulating ideas, opinions, and personal responses http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson- plan/thanksgiving-lessons-grades-6-8 What am I thankful for? Writing activity. Writing assignment How does thinking about what I have help me remain thankful?

8. Subject DATE: SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening Homework Essential Question?