1. Unit 5 Week 1 Day 1

2. Introduce the Theme The title of this unit is

3. Unit Theme Question: Week 1 Focus Question: Virtual Field Trip

4. This Unit’s Inquiry Project On Day 5 this week, we’ll begin a new Inquiry Project. You will choose a new Inquiry Question to investigate. Remember to post theme-related questions, answers, concepts,and images to the Question Board. These things might include: – Photos of heroes in your family or community – Newspaper or Magazine articles about heroic acts – Original drawings of people you consider to be your hero You can post to the Question Board anytime during the unit. You can also use the Theme Wall in the L21 website to post your ideas and suggestions.

5. Activate Prior Knowledge

6. Introduce Theme Vocabulary

7. Word (p. ) Meaning: Example: Question:

8. Word (p. ) Meaning: Example: Question:

9. Word (p. ) Meaning: Example: Question:

10. Word (p. ) Meaning: Example: Question:

11. Prepare to Read Build Background

12. Let’s preview the selection. Turn to p.. Preview and Predict

13. Your Purpose Setting a purpose before reading helps readers focus their attention. You will read to find answers to the Theme Question: You may have other purposes for reading. Ask yourself: Why am I beginning to read today? Maybe you’re interested to learn.

14. Let’s Read Together Turn to pp..

15. Turn to pp

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19. Respond Were the predictions you made about what you were going to learn accurate? How did the pictures, captions, and maps help you understand the text better? What was your own purpose for reading? Did the reading answer the questions you had? With a partner, discuss what you learned about heroes from reading Chapter 1. Discuss What American heroes of the past have in common.

20. Spelling and Phonics 1. Review Words 12. Frequently Misspelled words 14.

21. Fluency

22. Turn to Practice Companion p. Throughout the week you will practice reading this passage to become fluent readers.

23. Become familiar with these words:

24. Listen as I read the selection aloud. Pay attention to my phrasing, pacing, and expression. Let’s complete an echo reading of the article and then a choral reading.

25. Day 1 Wrap-up What additional things did you learn while reading about ? Use theme and other vocabulary as you discuss. Let’s make sure that students from all the groups have a chance to share. Share your thoughts on how what you’ve read connects to your personal experiences.

26. Daily Writing When you’re using the Lead 21 Website this week, you can add to the Story Starter and the Theme Wall.