Rosemary Nichols
Rosemary B. Nichols
ELA/Social Studies Lesson Plans
Jan 5th- 8th, (2010)
Tues. 5th
Standards: Reading: 5-1.3, 5-1.9 Language: 5-4.3 Social Studies: 5-3.6
Procedures:
1. Language/Writing: FOCUS QUESTION: How does a writer explain the elements of basic expository writing? Using flow map, teacher will model how to write an expository essay. Students will complete a time to write. Choose one – topics 1. When it Snow to … 2. The snowman … 3. I Have a Dream … 4. I am Optimistic… 5. I Achieved a Goal …
plain the type of insect and give reasons why it is your favorite. Remember to include an interesting beginning, supporting details and a fabulous ending. Support your answer with strong details. Essay – due Friday – Test grade.
2. Reading: FOCUS QUESTION: How does interpreting the characteristics of poetry (stanza, rhyme scheme, repetition and refrain) and the devices of figurative language (including simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and alliteration) improve one’s reading comprehension? Using selected poems, the teacher will review and demonstrate the essential elements of poetry and figurative language.
3. Social Studies: FOCUS QUESTION: How did the actions of the US contribute in its rise as a world power – Panama Canal & WW I. Students will highlight and answers questions to complete study guide during Power Point presentation.
Assessment: test, study guide, handout Homework: 100BC
Wed. 6th –
Standards: Reading: 5-1.3, 5-1.9 Language: 5-4.3 Social Studies: 5-3.6
Procedures:
1. Language/Writing: FOCUS QUESTION: How does a writer explain the elements of basic writing? Choose one of these topics: Topics: 1. When It Snows to …
2. The snowman … 3. I Have a Dream … 4. I am Optimistic … 5. I achieved a Goal …
Include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Give supporting details for each main idea. Support your topic with strong details(using vivid vocabulary) with a conclusion that recaps the topic using a clincher.
2. Reading: FOCUS QUESTION: How does interpreting the characteristics of poetry (stanza, rhyme scheme, repetition and refrain) and the devices of figurative language (including simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and alliteration) improve one’s reading comprehension? Using selected poems, the teacher will review and demonstrate the essential elements of poetry and figurative language.
3. Social Studies: FOCUS QUESTION: How did the actions of the US contribute in its rise as a world power – Panama Canal & WW I? Students will highlight and answers questions to complete study guide during Power Point presentation.
Assessment: test, study guide, handout
Homework: 100BC
Thurs. 7th
Standards: Reading: 5-1.3, 5-1.9 Language: 5-4.3 Social Studies: 5-3.6
Procedures:
1. Language/Writing: FOCUS QUESTION: How does a writer explain the elements of basic writing? Continue to work on the topic you chose. Topics: 1. When it snows like to … 2.The snowman …
3. I have a Dream … 4. I Am Optimistic … 5. I Achieved a goal … Remember to include an interesting beginning, supporting details (using vivid vocabulary) and a fabulous ending.
2. Reading: FOCUS QUESTION: How does interpreting the characteristics of poetry (stanza, rhyme scheme, repetition and refrain), and the devices of figurative language (including simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and alliteration) improve one’s reading comprehension? Using selected poems, the teacher will review and demonstrate the essential elements of poetry and figurative language.
3. Social Studies: FOCUS QUESTION: How did the actions of the US contribute in its rise as a world power ---Panama Canal & WW I ? Students will highlight and answer questions to complete study guide during Power Point presentation.
Assessment: test, study guide, handout.
Homework: 100BC
FRI. 8th
Standards: Reading: 5-1.3, 5-1.9 Language: 5-4.3 Social Studies: 5-3.6
Procedures:
1. Language/Writing: FOCUS QUESTION: How does a writer explain the elements of basic writing?
ESSAY DUE TEST GRADE
2. Reading: FOCUS QUESTION: How does interpreting the characteristics of poetry (stanza, rhyme scheme, repetition and refrain) and the devices of figurative language (including simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and alliteration) improve one’s reading comprehension? POETRY TEST
3. Social Studies: FOCUS QUESTION: How did the actions of the US contribute in its rise as a world power – Panama Canal & WW I? Students will highlight and answer questions to complete study guide during Power Point presentation. REVIEW FOR TEST- TUESDAY JAN. 12
Assessment: test, study guide, handout.
Homework: 100BC
