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Elementary Lesson Plan Template

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Reading Unit

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Reading
45 min/lesson
Vegas Verdes ES

1. State Standard(s):
RI.5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domainspecific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or
subject area.
2. Teaching Model(s):
Co-teaching
Kagan: Timed Pair Share, Quiz-Quiz-Trade
3. Objective(s):
Students will define meanings of prefixes and suffixes.
Students will utilize the prefixes and suffixes to define the
meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Students will increase vocabulary understanding by applying
prefix and suffix knowledge.
Students will identify 5 different types of context clues.
Students will use context clues to find the meaning of words in a
text.
4. Materials and Technology Resources:
Monday
o Vocabulary Packet
o Index Cards
o Powerpoint Slide
o Prefix/Suffix Anchor Chart
o Smartboard
o I have, Who has game cards

Tuesday
o Vocabulary Packet
o Index Cards
o Powerpoint Slide
o Prefix/Suffix Anchor Chart
o Context Clues Anchor Chart
o Smartboard

o Whiteboards & Markers

o Quia.com/rr/151544.html (Context Clues game)

Wednesday
o Vocabulary Packet
o Index Cards
o Powerpoint Slide
o Context Clues Anchor Chart
o Prefix/Suffix Anchor Chart
o iReady Workbook

Thursday
o Vocabulary Packet
o Index Cards
o Powerpoint Slide
o Context Clues Anchor Chart
o Prefix/Suffix Anchor Chart
o Quiz-Quiz-Trade cards

Friday
o Vocabulary Packet
o Index Cards
o Vocabulary Quiz
o Context Clues Anchor Chart
o Prefix/Suffix Anchor Chart

5. Instructional Procedures:
MONDAY
Vocabulary Week 17 (8:15 8;30)
o Introduce the next 4 words
o Read Definition
o Assign signs for each word
Introduce Prefix/Suffix (8:30 8:40)
o Timed-Pair-Share
o Present Anchor Chart
o Write notes in reading notebook
o Whole Group Prefix/Suffix Activity (8:40 8:55)
I have, Who has game

Review Prefix/Suffix (8:55 - 9:00)

Questions:
- Repeat the vocabulary words after me (DOK 1)
- Repeat the definitions (DOK 1)
- Label each vocabulary word with a sign (DOK 1)

Interpret the definition (DOK 2)

What are prefixes? (DOK 1)
What are suffixes? (DOK 1)
How do prefixes/suffixes change the meaning of the words?
(DOK 2)
Compare the meaning of words that has the same prefixes.
(DOK 3)
Compare the meaning of words that has the same suffixes.
(DOK 3)
Think of a word and add a prefix/suffix, how did the meaning of
the word change when the prefix/suffix was added? (DOK 4)

Lemov:
- Format Matters: Only accepting students answers to be in complete
sentences.
- Do it Again: Repetition for new vocabulary is important for their
fluency.
- Board = Paper: Note-taking is important for the students as I teach a
new topic.
TUESDAY
Vocabulary Week 17 (8:15 8:30)
o Review Definition
o Review Signs
o Throwdown
Write the word 3x fast as I say a sentence with the
vocabulary word in it.
Review Prefixes and Suffixes (8:30 8:35)
Quick overview of unfamiliar words
o Explain that prefixes and suffixes can help define the
unfamiliar words meaning
Play Rags to Riches Context Clues game
Introduce Context Clues (8:35 8:42)
o Write notes in reading notebook
Interactive Reading Notebook Printouts
Antonym, Synonym, and Word Parts type of context
clues
Whole Group Context Clues Activity (8:42 8:52)
o Mix-Freeze-Group
o Gallery Walk Context Clues Which Definition Is It?
Review Gallery Walk (8:52 8:57)
o Cold Call
Review Context Clues (8:57 9:00)
o Think-Pair-Share

o Cold Call
Questions:
- Recall vocabulary words (DOK 1)
- Recite meaning (DOK 1)
- Show the sign for each word (DOK 2)
- If there is an unfamiliar word in a sentence, what is something
we can look at to figure out its meaning? (DOK 1)
- Based on the game, what can you infer about context clues?
(DOK 2)
- Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues
(DOK 2).
Lemov:
- Circulate: Move around the room.
- Take a Stand: Students will support their opinion.
- Precise Praise: It describes something specific that you are pleased
with.
WEDNESDAY
Vocabulary Week 17 (8:15 8:30)
o Review Definition
o Review Signs
o Synonyms for the Vocabulary Words
Review Context Clues (8:30 8:35)
o Timed-Pair-Share
o Continue note-taking on explanation and examples for the
context clues types
iReady Workbooks P. 189: Complete Chart on Context Clues (8:35
8:43)
o Model Read Volunteer Read p. 188
o Complete #1 as a class p. 189
o Stand up, Hand up, Pair up to complete the page (8:43 8:55)
Review P. 189 as a class (8:55 9:00)
Closure
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Questions:
Recall vocabulary words (DOK 1)
Define the vocabulary words (DOK 1)
Show the sign for each word (DOK 1)
Formulate a synonym for each word (DOK 3)
Recall what context clues are (DOK 1)
Identify unfamiliar words by underlining them (DOK 2)
Use context clues to find the meaning of the words (DOK 2)

What facts would you select to support your possible definition

for the word? (DOK 3)
Analyze the possible meaning of these words (DOK 4)

Lemov:
- Explain Everything: It will help students understand what is expected
of them.
- Post It: Have the objectives clear on the board.
- Check for Understanding: Take formative assessment as you circulate
around the room.

THURSDAY

Vocabulary Week 17 (8:15 8:35)

o Review Definition
o Review Signs
o Finish the Idea
o Vocabulary Game
Guess My Word with Spinner
Review Context Clues (8:35 8:40)
o Cold Call
Review types of Context Clues
o Timed-Pair-Share
Context Clues Activity (8:40 8:53)
o Quiz-Quiz-Trade
Review Answers for Quiz-Quiz-Trade (8:53 9:00)
Closure
-

Questions:
Recall vocabulary words (DOK 1)
Show the sign for each word (DOK 1)
Finish the sentence with the vocabulary word (DOK 4)
Differentiate the way you convey the meaning of the word to
your group (DOK 3)
Recall what context clues are (DOK 1)
Compare the different types of Context Clues (DOK 2)
What facts would you select to support your possible definition
for the word? (DOK 3)

Lemov:
- Ratio Part 1: It increases student participation and decreases teacher
talk.
- Pepper: Fast paced questions, which keeps things fun and the students
on their toes.
- Begin with the End: This focuses on what the outcome will be.

FRIDAY
Vocabulary Week 17 (8:15 8:30)
o Review Vocabulary Words with partner
o Vocabulary Quiz
Review Context Clues (8:30 8:36)
o Timed-Pair-Share
o Cold Call
Review types of Context Clues
o Cold Call
Review Prefix/Suffix
o Timed-Pair-Share
o Cold Call
Context Clues Review Game (8:36 8:50)
Review (8:50 9:00)
Closure
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Questions:
Recall what context clues are (DOK 1)
Can you explain how context clues affect the unfamiliar words?
(DOK 2)
Can you explain how prefixes/suffixes affect the meaning of an
unfamiliar word? (DOK 2)
What is your interpretation of this unfamiliar word? (DOK 3)
What facts would you select to support your possible meaning?
(DOK 3)

Lemov:
- Name the Steps: Breaks down the tasks into steps.
- No Apologies: Do not apologize for teaching what you did.
- Format Matters: Students answer in complete sentences.
6. Accommodations, Modifications, and Differentiations for Diverse
Learners:
MONDAY
Accommodations: Model how vocabulary words are
pronounced as well as their definitions.
Modifications: Allow students to answer fewer questions or
simpler questions
Differentiations: Allow extra time for oral responses as well as
ask peers for support.
TUESDAY
Accommodations: Allow students to sit closer to the board in
order to see the anchor chart/PowerPoint.

Modifications: Allow students to answer fewer questions or

simpler questions
Differentiations: Allow extra time for oral responses as well as
ask peers for support.

WEDNESDAY
Accommodations: Read instructions orally as well as model
how the chart should be completed as a class.
Modifications: Allow students to work with a partner.
Differentiations: Allow extra time for oral responses as well as
ask peers for support.
THURSDAY
Accommodations: Explain the game instructions slowly;
repeat it, as well as modeling it before the game begins.
Modifications: Be available to work with students one on one.
Differentiations: Allow extra time for oral responses as well as
ask peers for support.
FRIDAY:
Accommodations: Explain the game instructions slowly;
repeat it, as well as modeling it before the game begins.
Modifications: Allow student to answer fewer questions or
simpler questions
Differentiations: Allow extra time to complete quiz.
7. Assessment and Evaluation of Learning:
a. Formative:
Teacher observation and running record.
b. Summative:
Vocabulary quiz at the end of the week.
Reading assessment at the end of unit on text features and
unfamiliar words.
8.
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Homework Assignment:
Read for 20 minutes each night
Practice spelling words
Identify unfamiliar words in reading and use context clues to define its
meaning

9. Reflection:
a. Strengths:
b. Concerns:
c. Insights: