Word of the Week
bi-    a combining form meaning “two,” “two at a time,”

biceps n. large muscle fastened in two places

He's not going to be the next action hero so he
doesn't really need a six pack and bulging
biceps.

State Goals
1.A.3b  Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in
their context
1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual
representation
1.B.3c  Continuously check and clarify for
understanding
2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary
techniques

W-Respond
I-Discussion
C-Study Groups
R-Vocabulary Building

Objectives:  Student will identify and utilize
strategies of questioning, visualizing and connections
in their reading.  Students will identify and interpret
text patterns in class samples, Study Island and their
independent reading.

Monday-no school

Tuesday
Homework Due
Q2J2
Materials Needed
Q2J3
Bellringer
word of the week
Lesson
1. Update bingo sheets
2. record MAP data
3. AR quizzes
4. SSR
Homework
Study Island-Information Text Features/Tables, Maps
and Charts-due Jan. 8
Q2J3-due Jan. 20
Wednesday
Homework Due
none
Materials Needed
book/Q2J3
Exp. Text handout
Bellringer
Connect Two
Lesson
1.  Begin Expostitory Text Unit
2.  Text Patterns-description
-read and discuss definition, terms, organizer type
-read anchor piece-Blond Guitar
-complete organizer as a class
-read independent story, complete organizer
3.  Students create an descriptive organizer
-topic-favorite object, person etc.
-write a descriptive paragraph
Homework
descriptive paragraph
Study Island-Information Text Features/Tables, Maps and
Charts-due Jan. 8

Thursday
Homework Due
descriptive paragraph
Materials Needed
Q2J3
Exp Text handout
Bellringer
Connect Two
Daily Lesson
1.Text Patterns-Descriptive
-read anchor piece-Our Countries Landforms
-complete organizer as a table group
2.  Students write a descriptive paragraph using template
on bottom of page in handout
Homework
Study Island-Information Text Features/Tables, Maps and
Charts-due Jan. 8

Friday
Homework Due
2nd descriptive paragraph
Materials Needed
Q2J3
Bellringer
QARS-go over question types
Daily Lesson
Library-students will select a biography or autobiography
for their Q2J3 journal
Homework
Study Island-Information Text Features/Tables, Maps and
Charts-due Jan. 8
Q2J3-due Jan. 20
January 3rd-6th  (Tentative)