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

W-Respond
I-Critical Thinking Activities
C-Study Groups/Collaborative Activities
R-Graphic Organizers                     

Weekly Objective : Students will learn to navigate
our class website and utilize online programs: Accelerated
Reader, Quia.com, Engrade.com and our classroom web
page.  Students will review topics of Main Idea, Syllables
and Suspense and identify examples of Main Idea and
Suspense in their reading.

Word of the Week
peri-  “surrounding” “about” or “around”

perimeter noun-the border or outer boundary of a two-
dimensional figure

In math we need to know the perimeter of a rectangle.


Monday-No School

Tuesday
Homework due
study for Back to School quiz
Materials Needed
Scavenger Hunt
Bellwork
word of the week-copy onto Word Parts sheet
Daily Lesson
1.  Quiz-Back to School (Click on quia.com)
2.  Quiz-Schooled
3.  Scavenger Hunt on www.helpforlearning.org
Homework
read 1/14 of your book
EC-view one of the three videos on our site at the top of
the page, with your parents and write a short paragraph
about what the video is trying to say.  (4-5 sent.)

Wednesday
Homework Due
none
Materials Needed
Scavenger Hunt
Bellwork
none
Daily Lesson
1.  Scavenger Hunt
2.  Check out engrade/set up account
Homework
read 1/14 of your book
Thursday-Open House 6:00 P.M.
Homework Due
none
Materials Needed
notes syllables
notes on theme
Bellwork
Voc-perimeter Part of speech
Daily Lesson
1.  Mini-Lesson Syllables/Do parts A+
2.  Mini-Lesson-Theme
3.  SSR-use a sticky note to identify the main idea in the current
chapter in your book
Homework
read 1/14 of your book

Friday
Homework Due
none
Materials Needed
notes-Story Elements
Bellwork
Syllables-Parts C, D, E, F,  scoop the syllables
Daily Lesson
1. mini lesson-Story Elements
2. RAFT-write 1 paragraph
R-role-you are a "perimeter"
A-audience-tv audience
F-format-tip sheet
T-topic-why knowing the word part "perimeter"-can help you with
reading/turn in the end of class
3. SSR
Homework
read 1/14 of your book
Have Fun.....
This is one
of my very
favorites!