Reading

Reading lessons are facilitated using Smartboard technology.
Reading is supplemented using Dora Doma Let’s Go Learn Unique Reader tutorial 
instruction.

MONDAY: May 28, 2012
Memorial Day-No School

TUESDAY: May 29, 2012
Reading: -Introduce Vowel Variants au(gh), aw TM364I-TM364J (transparency 193)
-Apply Phonics: Practice book page 107 and Extra Support page 107
-Introduce Vocabulary for “Montigue on the High Seas” (cozy, drifted, fleet, 
launched, looming, realized)
-High Frequency words (hole, night, story)
-In large group, read vocabulary power pages 364-365.
-Copy words and meanings into vocabulary journal, give list for home study
-Pre-Reading Strategies - Preview/Predict - TM365C
-Read “Montigue on the High Seas” pgs 368-379 silently and aloud
-Do the guided comprehension and think and respond questions page 378
-Retelling - Story Map - TM379A
-Reading: Sharing Literature “Paula the Cat” 
-Have students listen and tell words that describe the cat TM364P
-Review Vowel Variants practice book page 109 TM364Q
-Read and discuss vocabulary words in “Zelda” from “Sounds of Sunshine”
HOMEWORK: Read “Zelda”.

WEDNESDAY: May 30, 2012
Reading: Review vocabulary and high frequency words TM379J
-Complete Story Strips for “Montigue on the High Seas” 
-Take an oral reading grade on “Zelda”
-Take AR test and record score for “Zelda” for comprehension grade
-Reread for fluency “Montigue on the High Seas” with a partner or in small 
groups.
-Making Connections: Compare Texts pgs 380-381 TM380-381
HOMEWORK: Study for vocabulary quiz; Extra Support page 110
“Night Crawler Fishing” read and get signed. 

THURSDAY: May 30, 2012
Reading: Reread “Montigue on the High Seas”
-Review VV and VCV Words TM381E
-Complete test prep and homophones pgs. 382-383 TM 382-383
-Practice book page 113
-Review assessment concepts orally, teacher uses A53-A56 of practice book.
-Review vocabulary and high frequency words
-Vocabulary quiz - Practice Book page 110
-Focus Skill - Multiple-Meaning words - TM383B
HOMEWORK: Study for comprehension test on “Montigue on the High Seas” .  
Read “Montigue on the High Seas” in anthology. Parents sign planner to verify 
being read. 

FRIDAY: June 1, 2012
Reading: Listen to the audio text or read silently “Monitgue on the High Seas”
-Take AR test on “Montigue on the High Seas” record for comprehension grade
-Comprehension test “Montigue on the High Seas” A53-A56
-Review Contractions TM383H Practice book page 114
-Reinforce skills and strategies by using Books for All Learners. Students 
will do self-selected reading from the classroom library
HOMEWORK: Read and get signed, “What Shelby Saw”