Download - The Grand Finale
The Grand FinaleWeekly Plan template
for theme-based area activities that support literacy development
The ThemeOutline the main theme for the week and any
related themes (e.g., the Rainforest as a main theme, with climate and weather as related themes)Summer in GloucesterBook- The Bridge is Up! By Babs Bells,
Illustrated by Rob Hefferan
GoalsWhat are your literacy goals for the week?
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Alphabetic Principle
BlocksTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Letter-sound relationships/beginning sounds Unit blocks with letters on some blocks- corresponding pictures on others Ex: M/Motorcycle B/bike
Vocabulary development Introduce new words Bridge, draw bridge, log books and pictures, word cards (motorcycle, bike, bulldozer, truck, car, bus, tractor)
Reading comprehension Making connection to bridges in Gloucester through pictures and conversations
Alphabetic Principle
Dramatic PlayTheme-based activities in this area to supportBeach area
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Text and illustrations: “S” objects:
Sand pail, seashells, sunglasses, starfish, sandals Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Alphabetic Principle
Toys and GamesTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency
Vocabulary development Where animals live game/Spanish Concept development
Reading comprehension Book/word card game- labeling pictures, retelling
Alphabetic Principle Alphabet lotto/puzzles
ArtTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Beginning sounds- paint with vehicles, make letter sounds as
driving Paint/drive letters
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Alphabetic Principle Uppercase/lowercase letters Glue collage material
LibraryTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension Flannel board(objects from book)/ puppets (animal puppets like in
the book) Books: retell the story
Alphabetic Principle Fluency- small group reading: repetitive phrases, “everyone has to
wait”
DiscoveryTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency
Vocabulary development Concept development Summer, shells: rough/smooth experiments, heavy/light Tier words: up/down/wait/bridge Pulleys for experiments
Reading comprehension
Alphabetic Principle
Sand and WaterTheme-based activities in this area to supportFree exploration
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Sand: rhyming words- identifying Table: shell/bell boat/goat whale/pail
fish/dish net/jet
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Alphabetic Principle Water table Print awareness Fish for letters, create words
Music and MovementTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Alphabetic Principle Fluency Song/picture chart- “Ocean Motion”
Ex- crabs on the beach go left and right
CookingTheme-based activities in this area to support
Phonological awareness and/or Fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension Recipe charts- playdough:
Measure meats Ingredients Picture labels Vehicle cookie cutters
Alphabetic Principle
ComputersTheme-based activities in this area to
supportPhonological awareness and/or Fluency
E-Books: reinforce rhyming words- The Cat and the Mat
Vocabulary development Dr. Seuss- alphabet game
Reading comprehensionAlphabetic Principle
E-Book: One Day in School
OutdoorsTheme-based activities in this area to
supportPhonological awareness and/or Fluency
Syllables hopscotch Bet·ty·Ann = 3 hops
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension Making connections: Walk to bridge KWL- Chart before field trip
Alphabetic Principle
Family and CommunityTheme-based activities to help families supportField trip to Cutbridge
Phonological awareness
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension Fluency- reading handouts for parents how to pick a good book, ones with repeat
text rhythm Importance to read out loud Echo reading and shared reading
Alphabetic Principle and Fluency