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Ohio County Schools
3rd Grade Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: August 2, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and
Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Back to School 6 Strategies for Readers
1. Predict/Infer
2. Phonics/Decoding3. Monitor/Clarify4. Question5. Evaluate6. Summarize
RD 2.0.7, DOK 3
RD 1.0.1
DOK 2
RD 1.0.6
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read? DOK 3
How do you apply word
recognition strategies
(e.g. Phonetic principles, context clues, structural analysis) to determine pronunciations or meaning of words in passages? DOK2
1. Predict/Infer
2. Phonics/Decoding
3. Monitor-Clarify
4. Question
5. Evaluate
6. Summarize
Back to School
Unit Reading Strategies Posters
Handwriting Unit 1 Manuscript Review
Keys to Legibility Ll, Ii, Tt, Oo, Aa, Dd,
Pages 6-9
Writing Provide opportunity for writing in a variety of genres and across content areas throughout year (follow reading series)
Personal Narrative/Poetry
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Government S.S.E.P. 1.32, 1.3.1, 1.12, 2.3.1 DOK2
What is the purpose of rules and laws? What are the characteristics of a good citizen?
Rules, laws, rights, and responsibilities, citizen, order, local government.
CHAMPS
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: August 2 opening day / August 3 first day for students
Ohio County Schools
Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: August 9, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- choose media to create artwork
4.4.2 How could a vacation be advertised using visual arts?
Advertise
Media
Brochure
H-M TE pg. 10J
Language Arts:
Reading
Story: Cliff Hanger P 11A-49R
Spelling
English
Comprehension:
Cause/effect
Predict/Infer
Vocabulary: ABC Order
Phonics/Decoding:
Base words & short vowels
(a,e,i)
Grammar: What is a sentence
RD-2.0.7
DOK 3
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
RD 5.0.4
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you identify the organizational pattern used to understand the passage?
Leveled Readers
Theme 1: week 1 Assessment
Handwriting Cc, Ee, Ff, Jj, Qq, Jj, Gg, Uu, Ss, pp. 10-13
Writing
Bb, Pp, Rr, Nn, Mm, Hh
Continue PN/Poetry
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Government S.S.E.P. 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.3.1
What are the basic purposes and services provided by local governments?
Police, fire protection, roads, taxes, mayor, city council, judge executive, physical court, local courts, liberty, justice, equality, rights, democracy
Social Studies Alive
Chapters 10 and 11
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: August 16, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music: experience music, created for a variety of purposes.
Elements of Art: Texture & Color
3.1.1
1.4.1
How is music used to create/express emotions?
What elements of nature are used in artworks?
Emotions, feelings, ideas, experience
Texture, color, cardinal directions
Mulan movie and soundtrack
H-M TE pg.51R
Connect to S.S.
Language Arts:
Reading /Writing WorkshopReading
Spelling
English
Personal Narrative:
1. choosing a topic2. organizing and planning3. writing a good
beginning4. keeping to the topic5. revising
Spelling: Spelling patterns
How do you use the writing process to write a personal narrative?
Brainstorming, revising, editing, drafting proofreading, publishing
Reading and writing workshop
Handwriting
Writing
Vv, Yy, Ww, Xx, Kk, Zz
Manuscript
Continue PN/Poetry
Pp 14-17
Math BASIC SKILLS TEST
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L1 – L5-Describe what scientists do. ID objects in our solar system, day and night, and seasons.
>Light travels in a straight line
SC-EP 2.3.3
2.3.4, 4.6.2, 4.6.4
DOK 2
What do scientists do?
What are the names of certain objects in the solar system? What causes day and night and seasons?
Astronomy, astronomer, solar system, sunspots, prominences, solar flares, axis, rotate, orbit (revolve), elliptical (oval), seasons
teacher link web site
electric lamp w/o a shade, cup, globe, overhead projector
OP: telescope
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: BASIC SKILLS TEST
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: August 23, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts 3.4.1 How is artwork used to express or communicate emotions, ideas, or feelings?
Self-expression
Narrative
H-M TE pg.89BB
Selected artwork from library
Google Images
Language Arts:
Reading
Story: The Ballad of Mulan p 51I-89r
Genre: Folktale Spelling
English
Comprehension: Making Inferences
Monitor/Clarify
Vocabulary: Multiple meaning words
Phonics/Decoding:
Syllabication
Spelling: Short Vowels
Grammar: Kinds of sentences
RD-1.0.1, DOK 2
RD-2.0.7, DOK 3
RD- 1.0.3 DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
DOK2
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read? DOK 3
How do you know that words have multiple meanings and identify the correct meaning as the word is used? DOK2
Leveled Readers
Theme1: Week 2 Assess.
Handwriting Pretest Welcome to Cursive Letters and Numbers Reading
Pp 18-25
Writing
Cursive
Identify Mode, Audience, Purpose in writing, reading, & On Demand prompts
Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas…
Math
S.S/Vocational
Science
Practical Living
(PL)
L6-11 – ID characteristics and phases of the moon
SC-EP 2.3.5, 2.3.4
DOK2
What are the characteristics and phases of the moon?
Maria, craters,
astronaut, lunar, waxing, waning, crescent, gibbous
Teacher and student links web site
Softball
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: PAS Test
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: August 30, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama-create and pantomime a dramatic scene
1.3.1. How can events be dramatized?
Script, story line (plot), character, story organization, props, scenery
H-M TE pg. 121Z
Language Arts:
Reading
Story:
The Lost and Found p 89-121
Spelling
English
Genre: fantasy
Comprehension:
Sequence of Events
Summarize
Vocabulary:
Parts of a Dictionary
Phonics/Decoding:
Inflected endings
Spelling: the /oo/ -ed, -ing
Grammar: subject and predicate
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
RD-5.0.3
DOK 2
RD- 5.0.4
How do you apply work recognition strategies?
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
How do you identify parts of a dictionary?
Guide words, ABC order, pronunciation, part of speech, spellings
Leveled Readers
Theme1: week 3 assessment
Handwriting Under curve, Down curve, Over curve, Basic Strokes, Slant
Analyze OR prompts. Read or talk about verbs, numbers, etc.
Pp 26-31
Writing
Model planning OR answer on board.
Model writing proficient paragraphs
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Geography S.S.E.P.4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2.1
What are some major landforms, bodies of water, and natural resources on Earth’s surfaces? (Map skills)
Absolute and relative location, geography, natural resources, climate, landforms, bodies of water, map key, continents, latitude and longitude.
Social Studies Alive
Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: September 6, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- artworks that tell stories, describe and illustrate experiences
Music-music of Colonial America
3.4.1
2.1.1
How can an adventure be illustrated using comic strip media?
What songs were popular to Colonial America?
Illustrate, media, comic strip, sketches
Folk song, composed songs
H-M TE pg.135D
Collection of Colonial Music
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Radio Rescue, Sybil Ludington’s Midnight Ride p121S-137R
Spelling
English
Genre: Real Fiction
Comprehension:
Predict/Infer
Vocabulary: Skill review for theme 1
Phonics/decoding: Skill review for theme 1
Spelling: short vowels
Grammar: review- what is a sentence
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
How do you identify words with multiple meaning and correct usage of the word?
Review Leveled Readers
Theme 1: Review/Retest
Feedback/Reflect
Handwriting Keys to Legibility Size, Shape, PP 32-27
Writing
Spacing, Slant
Become familiar with General Scoring guide
Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas …
How do I know that my writing is good?
How can I improve my writing?
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Geography S.S.E.P.4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.2 DOK 1
How do people adapt to the physical environment to meet their basic needs?
Physical environment, basic needs, climate, landforms, bodies of water and technology
Social Studies Alive Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Science/PL
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Labor Day September 6, No school
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: September 13, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama- Students will perform in dramatic situations that incorporate literary elements
3.3.1 How can poetry be expressed through using dramatic movement?
Communicating, expressing, situation
H-M TE pg.137BB
Language Arts:
Reading
Story: Poetry p. 137s-151rSpelling
English
Genre: Poetry
Comprehension:
Understanding poetry and evaluate
Vocabulary: Descriptive Language
Phonics/decoding: Prefixes un-dis-, non, Suffixes-y, ly
Vowel r
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
How can you understand and evaluate poetry using descriptive language?
How do you determine the use of prefixes and suffixes?
Prefixes, suffixes, descriptive language
Theme 1: Review
Handwriting
Writing
Writing Undercurve Letters
I, t, U
Read ORQ, talk about verbs, numbers, etc. Model planning
Pp 36-39
an OR answer on board.
Continue to model writing proficient paragraphs
How to and Trickster tales
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L12-16 – ID and describe planets in solar system
SC-EP 2.3.3 What are the names and characteristics of the planets?
Planet, Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, asteroid, terrestrial,
gas giant
Teacher and student link web site, overhead projector
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: September 20, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Dance- Students will perform traditional folk dances of Native Americans
4.2.3 How do Native Americans express events in their lives with dance?
Culture, generation, tradition H-M TE pg.152J
Language Arts:Reading
Story: The Keeping Quilt
P 160-179
Spelling
English
Genre: Personal Narrative
Comprehension: Author’s viewpoint
Evaluate
Vocabulary: Word Families
Spelling: Long vowel sounds Homophones
Grammar: common nouns
RD- 2.0.1, 3.0.7, 1.0.1, DOK 2
RD- 1.0.2, 1.0.1
WR3.5.0
How do you distinguish between fiction and non-fiction texts?
How do you identify an author’s opinion with a subject?
How do you apply word recognition strategies to determine pronunciations or meanings of words in passages?
How do you apply knowledge
Fiction, non fiction, compound words
Leveled readers
Theme 2: Week1 Assess
of compound words for comprehension?
How do you apply correct grammar in writing?
Handwriting
Writing
Undercurve letters w,e
Continue How to/TricksterTales
Analyze OD prompts- Mode, Audience, Purpose, Situation
Pp 40-41
Math
S. S./Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L17-20 – ID comets, meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, asteroids
SC-EP 2.3.3 What are the characteristics of comets, meteoroids, meteors and meteorites?
Comet, meteoroid, meteor, meteorite
Teacher and student link, paper cup, overhead, index cards
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: September 27, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- use of artwork for celebrations and usefulness in everyday life
3.4.1 How are different artistic objects used in everyday life?
Quilt
Patterns
H-M TE pg.156B
Images of quilts from Google images
Language Arts:Reading
Story Grandma’s Records, P 187-213
Spelling
English
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Comprehension: Categorize and Classify Questioning
Vocabulary: Dictionary guide Words
Phonics/Decoding: Plurals
Spelling: Long O
Grammar: Proper nouns
RD- 5.0.4, 5.0.3 DOK 2
RD- 1.0.1 DOK 2
WR- 3.5.0
How do you identify the organizational patterns used to understand the passage?
How do you identify text features to answer questions about a passage?
How do you apply word recognitions strategies to determine pronunciations or meaning of words in passages?
How do you use grammar correctly?
Plurals, guide words, ABC order, proper nouns
Leveled Readers
Theme 2: week 2 assessments
Handwriting
Writing
Undercurve letters I, b
Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Revisit for revision
Students select 1 writing to develop and add to working folder (due Oct.8)
Pp42-43
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Historical Perspective S.S.E.P 5.2.2, (DOK 2) 5.1.1
Why did early cultures of diverse groups of Native Americans settle in what is now the United States?
Primary sources, secondary sources, (instructional: Colonial), Northwest, Southwest, Plains, & Eastern Woodlands Native Americans
United Streaming
Science/PL
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: October 4, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music- Students will begin to recognize and identify elements of music using musical terminology.
1.1.1 What elements of music can be identified in Salsa music?
Rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, dynamics
H-M TE pg.187Q
CD of Salsa Music
Language Arts:Reading
Story The Talking Cloth p 216-229
Spelling
English
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Comprehension: Noting details
Summarize
Vocabulary: Rhyming words
Phonics/Decoding: contractions
Spelling: consonant clusters
Grammar: singular and plural nouns
RD-3.0.4 DOK 3
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
WR-4.1.1, 1.2.0
How do you identify main ideas or details that support them?
How do you apply word recognition strategies to determine pronunciations or meanings of words in passages?
How do you apply rules of forming the contractions?
Main idea, rhyming words, contractions, consonant clusters, singular, plural nouns, table top
Leveled Readers
Theme 2: week 3 Assessment
Handwriting
Writing
Undercurve letters h, f Pp 44-45
Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Continue How-to/Trickster tales
Analyze OD prompts- Mode, Audience, Purpose, Situation 1st
writing due in working folders 10/08/10
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Historical Perspective S.S.E.P 5.2.2, (DOK 2) 5.1.1
Why did early cultures of diverse groups of Native Americans settle in what is now the United States?
Primary sources, secondary sources, (instructional: Colonial), Northwest, Southwest, Plains, and Eastern Woodlands Native Americans
United Streaming
Science/PL
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: October 11, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Fall Break
Ohio County Schools
Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: October 18, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Art- students will use principles of design to create patterns in designs related to symbolism
1.4.1 How can symbols be used to create patterns and artwork?
Patterns, texture, symbolism, balance, symmetry, contrast
H-M SE pg.222-223
Google images for Adinkra Cloth symbols
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Dancing Rainbows p 236-255
Spelling
English
Genre: Non-fiction
Comprehension:
Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting details Modify and clarify
Vocabulary: Dictionary definitions
Phonics: Plurals with words ending in –ch, -sh, -x, -s
Spelling: Long i
Grammar: special plural nouns
RD- 3.0.4 DOK 3
RD-5.0.3
DOK 2
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
WR- 4.1.1, 1.1.9
How do you identify main ideas or details that support them?
How do you identify text features to answer questions about a passage?
How do you apply word recognition strategies to determine pronunciations or meanings of words in passages?
How do you identify plural forms of words?
Topic, main idea, supporting details, table top, plural nouns
Leveled Readers
Theme 2: week 4 assessments
Handwriting
Writing
Undercurve letters k, r
Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas
(How to / trickster tale}
Analyze OD prompts- Mode, Audience, Purpose, Situation
Pp 46-47
Math
S.S./Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L21-24 – ID building blocks of universe: elements
SC-EP 1.1.1
DOK 3
3.4.1, 2.3.1
Which elements are solid, liquid or gas?
What elements are healthy for our bodies?
What are the characteristics of a compound?
Chemist, element, compounds, chemical formula
Teacher and student links
Cereal box, nutrition facts labels, overhead
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: October 25, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music- Identify music from Native Americans
Dance- experience dance created for a variety of purposes
2.1.1
3.2.1
1.2.1
How is music used in Native American ceremonies?
How can dance express a story using different elements?
Celebration
Ceremony
Ritual
Instrumentation
Space
Tempo
Force
United Streaming Videos of Native American Dance
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Miss Rumphius, Celebrating Chinese New Year p 274-277
Spelling/English
Skills review Theme 2: Review/Retest
Feedback/Reflect
Handwriting
Writing
Undercurve letters s,j,p
Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Continue How to/Trickster Tale
How does planning help me write a better response?
Pp 48-51
Math
S.S./Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L25-28 – ID characteristics of atoms and molecules. ID number of atoms of each element in compound.
Observe chemical change.
SC-EP 1.1.1
DOK 3
What are the characteristics of atoms and molecules?
What is the number of atoms of each element in a compound? How does heat create chemical change?
Atom, molecule Teacher and student links, mini marshmallows, candle w/candleholder, metal pie plate, long-handled metal fork, potholder, matches or lighter
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: October 24 United Nations Day / October 31 Halloween
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Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: November 1, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- design a Keeping Quilt for Miss Rumphius
1.4.1 How can the elements of art be incorporated into a quilt?
Line, shape, form, texture, color, emphasis, pattern, balance, contrast
H-M TE pg. 259Z
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Hungry Spider, Rabbit races with turtle, Aunt Fox and the Fried Fish p 282-299
Spelling
English
Comprehension: Predict/Infer Understanding Trickster Tales
Vocabulary: Synonyms
Phonics/Decoding: Inflected endings ( ed& ing)
Spelling: vowel sound in join
Grammar: Stringy sentences (run on)
RD- 2.0.7
DOK 3
RD- 1.0.4
DOK 2
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
WR- 4.1.10
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
How do you apply the meanings of common prefixes or suffixes to comprehend unfamiliar words?
How do you apply word recognition strategies to determine pronunciations or meanings of words in passages?
How do you edit writings?
Synonyms, vowel, predict, infer Leveled readers
Theme 2: Review /Retest
Feedback/Reflect
Unit 2 test
Handwriting
Writing
Downward curve letters a, d
Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres
(Short story)
Analyze OD prompts- Mode, Audience, Purpose, Situation
Continue to practice writing proficient paragraphs
Pp52-55
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Historical Perspective S.S.E.P 5.2.3 PLEP 4.3.1
How have communication, technology, transportation and education changed over time in our communities?
Timeline of self and community (P.O.S)
United Streaming
Guest Speakers
Science / PL
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: November 8, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music- student will create lyrics to go with music that tells a trickster tale
Drama- put on a puppet show
1.1.1
4.1.5
1.3.1, 1.3.3
How can lyrics be added to music to create a new song?
Lyrics, melody, rhythm, harmony,
Stage, props, costumes, audiences, characters
H-M TE pg. 279BB
Language Arts:Reading
Story : Reading writing workshop
Spelling
English
Reading writing workshop
( How to)
1.Prewriting
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Proof reading
5. Publishing
How do you apply the writing process to write a How-to?
Reading writing workshop 185s-187h
Handwriting Downcurve letters g, o
Model planning an ORQ whole
pp. 56-57
Writing class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Continue Short Story
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Cultures and SocietiesS.S.E.P 2.1.1 (DOK 1) 2.1.2
What are the different elements of culture and their importance to the understanding of other cultures?
Beliefs, traditions, languages skills, literature, the arts, diverse cultures
Social Studies Alive Chapter 5 and 7
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: November 7 Daylight Savings / November 11 Veterans Day
Ohio County Schools
Curriculum Map
Teacher: Week of: November 15, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Continue Music and Drama
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Dogzilla p 303-333
Spelling
English
Genre: Fantasy
Comprehension: Fantasy and Realism Evaluate
Vocabulary: Using context clues
Phonics/Decoding: Plurals with words ending in f, fe
Spelling: vowel sounds in clown/lawn
Grammar: possessive nouns
RD-2.0.1
DOK 3
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
How do you distinguish between fiction and non fiction?
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
Fiction, non fiction, plurals, realism, fantasy, possessive nouns
Leveled readers Theme 3: week 1 assessment
Handwriting
Writing
Downcurve letters g, o
Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to
Pp 56-57
answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Continue Short Story
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L29-33 – Describe the physical properties of matter.
SC-EP 1.1.2, 1.1.3
DOK 2
What are the physical properties of matter?
What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases?
Physicist, physical change, chemical change, matter, mass, gram, kilogram, volume, liquid, milliliter, liter, solid, cubic centimeter, gas, fluids, temperature, thermometer, Fahrenheit, Celsius
Washcloth, empty water bottle, matches, ceramic plate, 1 slice of bread, 2 crackers, 1-liter empty water bottle, 1 clear-plastic water bottle, 1 clear, empty drinking glass
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: November 22, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama- students will make a mixed-media picture and a story to go with it
3.4.1
4.4.2
How can different media be used to create a picture that tells a story?
Mixed-media, imaginative, background
H-M TE pg. 302J
Language Arts:Reading
Story: The Mysterious Giant of Barletta, pp 335-361
Spelling
English
Genre: Folktale
Comprehension: Following directions and Questions
Vocabulary: choosing a dictionary meaning
Phonics/Decoding: word ending in er and est
Spelling: vowel + r
Grammar: what is a verb
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
RD-3.0.3
RD- 1.0.4
DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you identify author’s purpose in a passage?
How do you apply the meanings of common prefixes or suffixes to comprehend unfamiliar words?
Verb, prefixes, suffixes Leveled Readers
Theme 3: week 2 assessments
Handwriting: Downcurve letters c
Provide opportunity for writing
Pp 58
Writing in variety of genres (Short story)
Analyze OD prompts- Mode, Audience, Purpose, Situation
Math
S. S./Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L 34 – Describe the physical properties of matter.
SC-EP 1.1.2, 1.1.3
DOK 2
What are the physical properties of matter?
What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases?
Physicist, physical change, chemical change, matter, mass, gram, kilogram, volume, liquid, milliliter, liter, solid, cubic centimeter, gas, fluids, temperature, thermometer, Fahrenheit, Celsius
Washcloth, empty water bottle, matches, ceramic plate, 1 slice of bread, 2 crackers, 1-liter empty water bottle, 1 clear-plastic water bottle, 1 clear, empty drinking glass
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Thanksgiving Holiday November 24-26
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Teacher: Week of: November 29, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- students will draw a map of Barletta’s town square
3.4.1
4.4.2
1.4.1
How can the elements of art be used to create a map?
Line, shape, symbols, map key, balance, emphasis
H-M TE pg.357
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Raising Dragons p 361-393
Spelling
English
Genre: fantasy
Comprehension: predict/Infer. Draw conclusions
Vocabulary: Pronunciation Key in a Dictionary
Phonics/decoding: suffix y & ly
Spelling: j, k, kw
Grammar: present time
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
Rd- 2.0.7
DOK 3
Rd- 1.0.4
DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
How do you apply meanings of common prefixes or suffixes to comprehend unfamiliar words?
Present time, suffix, drawing conclusions,
Leveled Readers
Theme 3: Week 3 Assessment
Handwriting Downcurve letter g, and writing Pp 59-63
Writing
numerals
Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Continue short story
Math
S. S./Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L35-41 – Observe and measure changes in temperatures of water.
SC-EP 2.3.1
SC- (4th)
4.6.5
How are the physical properties of water changed as temperature changes?
Melt, freeze, vaporization, evaporation, condensation
Ice cubes, ice cream, hair dryer, sponge, clear drinking glass, glass pie plate. heat source, small mirrors, glass jar w/lid
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Teacher: Week of: December 6, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- students will make Christmas ornaments traditional to different cultures
2.4.1 How do other cultures celebrate Christmas?
Ornaments, celebration, tradition, 2-D and 3-D art
Library, United Streaming Videos, Art Materials
Language Arts:Reading
Story = The Garden of Abdul Gasazi,
P. 393-419
Spelling /English
Comprehension:
Story structure Monitor/clarify
Vocabulary: Using the thesaurus
Phonics/Decoding: Prefix un-, bi-, dis-, mis-, and non-
Spelling: Homophones
Grammar: Past time & future time
RD- 1.0.3
DOK 2
RD-2.0.3
DOK 1
How will students know that some words have multiple meanings and identify the correct meaning as the word is used?
How will you locate key ideas or information in a passage?
Multiple meaning words, homophones, past and future time, prefix
Leveled Readers Theme 3: week 4 assessments
Writing Identify mode, audience, and purpose. (On demand )
Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring
Handwriting
Guide
Revisit for revision
Students select 1 writing to develop and add to working folder (due Dec.17)
Manuscript Maintenance Overcurve letters n.m
pp. 64-67
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Cultures and Societies S.S.E.P 2.2.1, 2.3.1 (DOK 2) 2.3.2
What are the appropriate conflict resolution strategies? What are the social institutions?
Compromise, cooperation, conflict, competition, communication, social institutions(government,eco- nomy, education,religion, &family)
Social Studies Alive Chapters 5 and 7
Science/Pra Liv
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: PAS Test
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Teacher: Week of: December 13, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Continue with world culture activities
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Fugitives on Four Legs, Dinosaur Bob
P. 419-439
Spelling/English
Comprehension: Skills Review
Question
Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar: review
Phonics/Decoding:
Structural Analysis Review
review review Leveled Readers
Theme 3: Review
Writing Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas throughout year
(Research/report & biography)
Handwriting
2nd writing due in working folder 12/17
Over curve letters x, y
pp. 68-69
Math Basic Skills Test
S. S./Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L42-46 – ID what meteorologists do. ID layers of Earth’s atmosphere. Describe water cycle and types of clouds. ID wind direction and speed
SC-EP 2.3.2
DOK 2
SC (4th) 4.2.3.3
What do meteorologists do? What are the layers of Earth’s atmosphere? What are the characteristics of the water cycle and the different types of clouds?
Meteorology, meteorologist, atmosphere, exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, ozone layer, stratosphere, troposphere, water cycle, evaporation, condensation, precipitation, cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbo-, -nimbus, alto-, weather vane, anemometer
Teacher and student links or teacher resource CD, tissues, information and/or brochures about hazardous waste disposal sites in our area, globe or wall map showing Asia
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Basic Skills Test
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Teacher: Week of: December 20, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Christmas/New Year Break December 20-31
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Teacher: Week of: December 27, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Christmas/New Year Break December 20-31
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Teacher: Week of: January 3, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts- Students will identify and describe elements of art and principles of design in works of art
1.4.1 How can a collage depict incredible things?
Incredible, collage,
overlapping,
H-M TE pp.393BB
Language Arts:Reading
Reading Writing Workshop
333s-335h
Spelling/Eng.
Student will complete the five steps of the writing process:
Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Proofreading, Publishing.
How do you use the five steps of the writing process to write a story?
Characters, setting, plot,
problem solution
Writing Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas throughout year
(Research/report biography)
Continue to practice writing
Handwriting
proficient paragraphs
Analyze OD prompts- Mode, Audience, Purpose, Situation
Overcurve letter v pp.70
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L47-52 – Collect and record weather data. Describe characteristics of tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons. ID water and air pollution sources and ways to avoid pollution.
SC-EP 2.3.2
DOK 2
What are the characteristics of tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons? What are sources of water and air pollution? How can we avoid water and air pollution?
Humidity, air pressure, tornado, hurricane, typhoon, natural resources, pollution
Tissue flag, weather vane, funnel,
Teacher and student link or teacher resource CD
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: January 3 First day back for students
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Teacher: Week of: January 10, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama: Students will write a play scene combining characters from two stories
1.3.1, 3.3.1 How can characters from two stories be combined into one scene?
Dialogue, stage directions, characters, scene
H-M TE pp.419Z
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Night of the Pufflings
PP. 10-39
Spelling
English
Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Evaluate
Vocabulary: Parts of speech in a dictionary
Phonics/Decoding:
Syllabication & review
Spelling: Vowel +r sound in hair
Grammar: The verb be
RD- 1.0.7
RD-2.0.8
RD-3.0.7
How do students apply word recognition strategies?
How do you identify fact or opinion from a passage of capitalization, punctuation, boldface type, italics or indentations to make meaning of the text?
Fact, opinion, italics, indentations
syllabication
Leveled readers
Theme 4: week 1 assessment
Writing Whole Class model of OD Letter (add to working folders)
Review lower case letters
Handwriting
joinings
pp. 74-77
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Historical Perspective S.S.E.P. 5.2.1
DOK2
What are some significant patriotic and historical songs, symbols, monuments/landmarks of the U.S.A.?
The Star-Spangled Banner, The Underground Railroad, The Statue of Liberty, Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King’s B-Day, 4th of July
United Streaming
Library Resources
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: Week of: January 17, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music: Students will identify ballads as a style of music
1.1.2, How are different styles of music, such as lullabies, work songs, and ballads alike/compare?
Ballad, lullaby, work songs, rhythm, melody, harmony
H-M-TE, pp 436
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Reading Writing Workshop,
39s-43H
Spelling/English
Students will apply the five steps of the writing process to write a research report.
How do you apply the five steps of the writing process to write a research report?
Prewriting, proofreading,
revising, publishing,
drafting
Writing Plan OR as a whole group. Students write responses individually. Score and revise using General scoring guide
Cont. Research &Report /
Handwriting
Biography
*Upper case letters Downcurve letter A
PP.78-81
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Historical Perspective S.S.E.P.
5.2.1.
DOK2
What are some significant patriotic and historical songs, symbols, monument/landmarks of the U.S.A.?
The Star-Spangled Banner, The Underground Railroad, The Statue of Liberty, Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King’s B-Day, 4th of July
United Streaming
Library Resources
Science/PL
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: No School Jan. 17, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
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Teacher: Week of: January 24, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts: Make a poster to save pufflings
3.4.1 How can the word about helping pufflings be communicated by using the media of posters?
Poster, communication, information
H-M TE pp 14B
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Seal Surfer, p 43-69
Spelling
English
Genre: realistic fiction
Comprehension:
Compare and contrast Summarize
Vocabulary: Multiple meaning words
Phonics/Decoding: word endings –ed, and –ing, and changing final y to i
Spelling: added ending
Grammar: helping verbs
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
RD-5.0.4, 1.0.3, DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you identify the organizational pattern used to understand the passage?
How do you know that some words have multiple meanings?
Multiple meaning words. Helping verbs,
Leveled Readers Theme 4: week 2 assessments
Writing Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across
Handwriting
content areas
(Research/Biog.)
Continue to practice writing proficient paragraphs
Downcurve letters O, DPP. 82-83
Math
S.S/Voc.
Science
Practical Living
L53-57 – ID characteristics of Earth’s surface and layers of Earth. Explore the theory of plate tectonics and describe how tectonic plates move.
SC-EP 2.3.2
DOK 2
SC (4th) 2.3.2
What are the characteristics of Earth’s surface and the layers of Earth? What are tectonic plates and how do they move?
Geology, geologist, crust, mantle, magma, outer core, inner core, tectonic plates, collide, separate, slide
Teacher and student links, globe, rulers, hard-boiled brown egg, knife
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Teacher: Week of: January 31, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music: students will experience music created for a variety of purposes
3.1.1 What type of music is preferred for different types of activities?
Classical, modern jazz, salsa, contemporary, Christian
H-M TE pp 43Q, 65
CD of Beethoven’s music
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Two Days in May, P 69-99
Spelling
English
Comprehension: Making judgments
Monitor/Clarify
Vocabulary: Bases words and Infected forms in a dictionary
Phonics/Decoding:
Prefixes, un-, re-, and suffixes –ful, -ly, -er
Spelling:
Prefixes un-, re-, Suffixes –ful, -ly, -er
Grammar: Irregular verbs
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
RD-1.0.4
DOK 2
RD- 2.0.7
DOK 3
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you apply the meanings of common prefixes or suffixes?
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions about what is read?
Base words, suffixes, prefixes, irregular verbs
Leveled Readers
Theme: 4 week 3 assessments
Writing Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4”
Handwriting:
utilizing General Scoring Guide
Continue to practice writing proficient paragraphs
*Downcurve letters C,E
pp. 89-92
Math
S.S./Voc
Science
Practical Living
L58-61 – ID causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes. ID 3 types of rocks. ID effects of weathering and erosion.
SC-EP-2.3.2, 2.3.1, 3.5.1
DOK 2
SC(4th) 2.3.2
What are some causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes? What are the three types of rocks?
What are some effects of weathering and erosion?
Earthquake, fault, focus, epicenter, tsunami, volcano, lava, igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, sediment, fossils, weathering, erosion
Teacher and student links, teacher resource CD, 4 pieces of light-colored bread, 4 pieces of dark-colored bread, marble, plastic wrap, clear plastic cup of water
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Teacher: Week of: February 7, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music: sing patriotic songs and celebrate President’s Day
1.1.2 What songs celebrate our nation?
Patriotic songs
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Alejandro’s Gift, The Living Desert
Spelling
English
Genre: Realistic fiction Nonfiction
Comprehension: Review Monitor/clarify
Vocabulary: Review
Phonics/decoding:
Structural Analysis Skills
Review
Spelling/Grammar:
Review
RD-1.0.1
1.0.4, 1.0.5, 3.0.5
Review skills Leveled Readers
Theme 4: Review
Writing Model planning an ORQ whole class. Write a class model to answer. Revise class answer to “4” utilizing General Scoring Guide
How can I show what I have learned through writing?
Handwriting
Continue Research & Biography
Curve forward letters N,M,H
pp.90-91
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Economics S.S.E.P.
3.1.1. DOK2
3.2.1.,3.3.1,
DOK2
3.3.2, 3.4.1
DOK2
3.4.2, 3.4.3,
PLEP 3.1.2.
3.1.4, 3.2.1
What are the basic economic terms related to scarcity, markets, production, distribution, consumption, and economic institutions?
Wants, needs, opportunity cost, limited, productive resources-natural, human, capital, banks, profit, goods and services, consumer, producer, supply and demand, trade, advertising, market economy, bartering, production, distribution, and consumption
PrometheanPlanet.com
Social Studies Alive
Chapter 8 & 9
Science / PL
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Teacher: Week of: February 14, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Dance: students will perform dances using the elements of dance and various movements
4.2.1 How do students create patterns of movements incorporating the elements of dance?
Space, time, force CD of different styles of music of dancing
Language Arts:Reading
Biography,p.119-147
Spelling
English
Genre:
Biography
Comprehension:
Understanding biographies
Question
Vocabulary: Jargon
Phonics/Decoding: Suffixes-y, -ly, -ful, -er, -less, -ness
Spelling: Changing final y to i
Grammar: Varying sentences structure
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
RD-1.0.4
DOK 2
RD-3.0.6
DOK 2
How do you write a biography?
Jargon, suffixes, biography Leveled readers:
Theme 4: Review unit 4 test
Writing Students plan and compose OR. Score and revise using General Scoring guide
Provide opportunity for writing in
Handwriting:
variety of genres and across content areas
(Descriptions / Fairy tale)
Curve forward K,U
pp. 92-93
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Economics S.S.E.P. 3.1.1
DOK2, 3.2.1,
3.3.1 DOK2
3.3.2, 3.4.1
DOK2
3.4.2, 3.4.3
What are the basic economic terms related to scarcity, markets, production, distribution, consumption, and economic institutions?
Wants, needs, opportunity cost, limited productive resources-natural, human, capital, banks, profit, goods and services, consumer, producer, supply and demand, trade, advertising, market economy, bartering, production, distribution, and consumption
Social Studies Alive
Chapter 8 & 9
PrometheanPlanet.com
Science/ P.L.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Valentines Day February 14, No school February 18
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Teacher: Week of: February 21, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama: students will identify a familiar fairy tale and develop a reader’s theater production
1.3.1, 2.3.1 How can a familiar fairy tale be dramatized?
Fairy tale, production Collection of familiar fairy tales
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Across the Wide Dark Sea P. 156-177
Spelling
English
Genre: Historical/Fiction
Comprehension:
Making inferences
Vocabulary: syllables in the dictionary
Phonics/decoding: suffixes –less, and –ness
Spelling: Vowel sounds in tooth/cook
Grammar: subject pronouns
RD- 1.0.1
DOK 2
RD- 1.0.4
DOK 2
RD-2.0.7
DOK 3
WR-3.5.0
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
How do you apply the meanings of common prefixes or suffixes to comprehend unfamiliar words?
Suffixes, subject pronouns,
dictionary
Leveled Readers
Theme 5 week 1 assessments
Writing Students will plan and compose OR. Score and revise using General Scoring Guide
Handwriting
Students select (1) writing for the working folder
(due by 3/4)
* Curve forward letters Y, Z
pp. 94-95
Math
S.S. / Voc.
Science
Practical Living
L62-66 – ID and describe clay, silt, sand. ID and describe the characteristics of the layers of soil. Observe and demonstrate how water moves through sand and silt.
SC-EP-2.3.1
DOK 2
What are the characteristics of clay, silt, and sand?
What are the characteristics of soil and layers of soil?
Clay, silt, sand, soil, humus Teacher and student links, teacher resource CD, small, plastic plates, newspaper, 2 clear-plastic cups, teaspoon, 3 empty, clear-plastic water bottles, pitcher w/water
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: No school February 21, President’s Day February 21
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Teacher: Week of: February 28, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Locomotor and Nonlocomotor movements
1.2.2 What are some examples of locomotor and nonlocomotor movements?
Locomotor, walk, run, skip,
gallop, nonlocomotor, bend, stretch, twist, swing
Language Arts:Reading
Reading writing workshop
pp. 183s-185h
Spelling
English
Students will follow the writing process to write a description.
How do you use the writing process to write a descriptive story?
Prewriting, drafting,
revising, proofreading,
publishing
Writing (Descriptive/ Fairy tales)
Continue to practice proficient paragraphs
Handwriting
3rd writing due in working folders 3/4/11
*Curve forward letters V, Wpp. 96-97
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
L67-73 – examine the structure and function of parts of seed plants
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 4.6.1
DOK2
What is the structure and function of each part of seed plants?
Botany, botanist, seed coat, germination, vascular plant, angiosperm, gymnosperm, embryo, cotyledons, radicle, photosynthesis, stomata, chlorophyll, glucose
Teacher and student links, teacher resource CD, 2 identical, clear-plastic cups, zip-top bags, tall, clear drinking glass, food coloring, stalk of celery with leaves, sharp knife,
OP: cone from conifer tree, plant food, potting soil, seeds, identical, clear-plastic cups
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Teacher: Week of: March 7, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama: Students will identify a familiar legend and develop a reader’s theater production
1.3.1, 2.3.1 How can a familiar legend be dramatized?
Legend Collection of familiar legend
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Yunmi and Homoni’s Trip, p 188-207
Spelling
English
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Comprehension:
Predict and infer
Vocabulary: Analogies
Phonics/Decoding:
Possessives
Spelling: Vowel sounds in bought
Grammar:
Object pronouns
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
RD-2.0.4
DOK 2
Rd-2.0.7
DOK 3
WR- 3.5.0
How do you apply word recognitions?
How do you make inferences or draw conclusions based on what is read?
Possessives, analogies, object pronouns
Leveled Readers:
Theme 5: Week 2 Assessments
Writing Students will plan and compose OR. Score and revise general Scoring Guide.
Handwriting
(Descriptive/fairy tales)
Curve forward letters X Manuscript maintenance
pp.98-101
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
History S.S.E.P.
5.1.1
What primary and secondary sources can be used to interpret the past?
Artifacts, timelines, diaries,
and presidents,
President’s Day
Library Resources
United Streaming
Science/ P.L.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: PAS Test
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Teacher: Week of: March 14, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Drama: Students will identify a familiar myth and develop a reader’s theater production
1.3.1, 2.3.1 How can a familiar myth be dramatized?
Myth A collection of familiar myths
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Trapped by the Ice, P 216-245
Spelling
English
Genre:
Narrative Nonfiction
Comprehension:
Test organization
Vocabulary:
Homophones
Phonics/decoding and Spelling:
VCCV pattern
Grammar:
Possessive pronouns
RD-5.0.4, 1.0.2,
1.0.1,
WR-3.5.0
How do you apply word recognition strategies to determine pronunciations or meanings of words in passages?
Homophones,
possessive pronouns
Leveled Readers
Theme 5 week 3 assessments
Writing Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas
Handwriting
(Descriptive/fairy tales)
Curve forward letters V,W
pp. 96-97
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Government S.S.E.P.
1.2.1
How does the structure of the local government compare to other local governments in Kentucky?
Mayor, city council, judge executive, fiscal court, local court
United Streaming
Social Studies Alive
Chapter 11
Science/ P.L.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: March 13 Daylight Savings Time / March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
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Teacher: Week of: March 21, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Music: students will demonstrate elements of music using musical terminology
1.1.1 What musical terms are used to identify the different elements of music
Instruments, elements, identify Band, orchestra, and folk instruments
Language Arts:Reading
Story: The Island below the star, The Wild Ride, pp 254-264
Spelling
English
Genre: Fiction and Nonfiction
Comprehension:
Review
Leveled Readers
Theme 5 review/
retest
Writing Students plan and compose OR. Score and revise using general scoring guide
Handwriting
(Descriptive/fairy tales)
Practice proficient paragraphs
*Overcurve and doublecurve letters I,J, Q
pp.102-105
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
History A.E. 2.2.0
P.O.S. pg.68
What major events shaped the history of our country?
Different perspectives, cause and effect, Revolutionary War, etc.
If You Lived at the
Time of the
Revolutionary War
Science/ P.L.
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Teacher: Week of: March 28, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China pp. 282-293
Spelling
English
Genre:Folktales
Comprehension: Understanding fairy tales
Vocabulary: Connotations
Phonics/Decoding: Prefixes and suffixes
Spelling: /s/ sound in face
Grammar: pronouns
RD-1.0.1
DOK 2
RD- 1.0.4
DOK 2
RD- 2.0.4
DOK 2
RD-3.0.3
WR-3.5.0
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
How do you apply the meanings of common prefixes or suffixes to comprehend unfamiliar words?
Prefixes, suffixes, pronouns Leveled Readers
Theme 5 review
unit 5 test
Writing Provide opportunity for writing in variety of genres and across content areas throughout year
(Persuasive Essay)
Handwriting
Begin whole class model of OD Letter (complete 1st draft
by 4/25)
Double curve letters T, Fpp. 106-109
Math
S.S./ Voc.
Science
Practical Living
L74-80 – investigate amphibians and reptiles
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.7.1 DOK 2
What are the characteristics and life cycles of amphibians and reptiles?
Zoology, zoologist, amphibian, reptile, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, vertebrate, poikilothermic, egg, larva, adult, metamorphosis, frogspawn, tadpole
Teacher and student links, teacher
resource CD
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Teacher: Week of: April 4, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: SPRING BREAK
Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: April 11, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Pepita Talks Twice, pp. 297-337
Spelling
English
Genre: Realistic
Fiction
Comprehension:
Problem Solving evaluate
Vocabulary: Synonyms
Phonics/Decoding: VCCV pattern Word endings –er, -le
Spelling: word endings with –er, and le
Grammar: adjectives
RD-5.0.1,
1.0.1
DOK 2
RD- 1.0.2 DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
Synonyms, adjectives Leveled Readers
Theme 6 week 1 assessment
Writing Continue persuasive essay
Handwriting Under curve loop G,S,L pp. 110-113
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
Ecosystems, food chains, and food webs
SC-EP 4.6.1 What are the basic relationships of plants and animals in an ecosystem (food chain)?
Ecosystem, food chain, food web, predator, prey
Games that teach food chains and food webs
McGraw-Hill Science text (old textbooks)
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: April 18, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Story : Reading writing workshop
Spelling
English
Reading writing workshop
(Persuasive Essay)
1.Prewriting
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Proof reading
5. Publishing
How do you apply the writing process to write a persuasive essay?
Reading writing workshop Theme 6
Page 337s
Writing Students plan and compose OR. Score and revise using general scoring guide.
Handwriting
Students select (1) writing to develop for working folders (due 4/29)
Overcurve slant p, r
Pp. 110-113
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: KCCT TESTING WINDOW / Good Friday-Earth Day April 22 /
Easter April 24
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Teacher: Week of: April 25, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Story: Popa’s New Pants, pp. pp 342-361
Spelling
English
Genre: Realistic
Fiction
Comprehension:
Predict/Infer/
Drawing Conclusions
Vocabulary: Antonyms
Spelling: words beginning with a and be
Grammar: adjectives
RD-5.0.1,
1.0.1, 1.0.6
DOK 2
RD- 1.0.2 DOK 2
How do you apply word recognition strategies?
Synonyms, adjectives Leveled Readers
Theme 6 week 1 assessment
Writing 4th writing due in working folder 4/29/11
Complete whole class model of
OD letter- revise for transitions, lead, supporting details and conclusion
(add to working folders)
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: KCCT TESTING WINDOW
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Teacher: Week of: May 2, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Math Basic Skills Test
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
Review Magnets
Review motion (push/pull)
SC-EP 1.2.1
1.2.3
DOK 2
How do magnets interact with other magnets and other matter?
What changes the position and motion of objects?
Attract, repel, push, pull, position, motion, forces
McGraw-Hill text
(Old textbook)
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Math Basic Skills Test, ITBS
Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: May 9, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: May 11, Last Day for Students / May 12, Closing Day for Teachers
Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: May 16, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: May 17 Election Day
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Teacher: Week of: May 23, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: May 30, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: May 30 Memorial Day
Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: June 6, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: June 13, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: June 20, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
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Teacher: Week of: June 27, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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