1st Nine Weeks- ELAR

Aug. 21- Aug. 25 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1st Day of School

Sight Words Getting to Know the Getting to Know the

a, i, to, the , see, Kids and Going over Kids and Going over
like, red NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL the Rules the Rules

Handwriting Letter Identification Letter Identification

Review- Alphabet Arc Review

Books/ YouTube First Day of School Beginning Sounds

Humpty Dumpty, Little Coloring Sheet
Red Hen, Jack and How I spent my
Jill summer vacation
(introduce these in writing
preparation for the
upcoming book Yum
Yum )

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will be able to identify upper and lower case letters as well as sequence the letters of the alphabet

Grades
None
Essential Questions-Rdg.-How would you distinguish between upper and lower case letters? How would you compare Humpty Dumpty to the
Little Red Hen.

Practice Worksheets-
First Day Coloring Worksheet
How I Spent My Summer Vacation Writing
Our Class Rules Worksheet (copy the class rules that we came up with as a class)
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows
 Aug. 28- Sept. 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sight Words Introduce Beginning Practice Beginning Practice Beginning 1. Grade: Beginning 2. Grade: Read
you, come, want, Sounds with Sounds Worksheet #1 Sounds Worksheet Sounds (R) Aloud book again
said, from, blue, at Beginning Sounds #2 and have them draw
Worksheet pictures to
Letters- t, m, a Read Aloud book and sequence the story
Read the book The discuss sequencing and Reading Read another Old (R)
Word Families- at, Old Lady who have the students put Comprehension Lady who Swallowed
am Swallowed Some pictures in order on the Practice-The Clown a….
Books and discuss worksheet Discuss rhyming
Handwriting rhyming words words and
M-c sequencing
T- o
W- a
Th-d
F- review Independent Practice
All Week-Rhyming
Big Book/Poem Packet
The Old Lady Who
Swallowed a Book

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will retell a story. (sequence of events)
Students will use orally generate rhyming words using a variety of phonograms
Students will use relationships between letters and beginning sounds

Essential Questions-What can you say about the Old Lady who Swallowed everything?

Grades
Begin BOY Mondo Reading Levels (NOT a grade)
1. Beginning Sounds (R)
2. Sequencing (R)

Practice Worksheets
Beginning Sounds Worksheet
Practice Beginning Sounds # 1
Practice Beginning Sounds # 2
The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Book Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- The Clown
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)

Sept. 4- Sept. 8 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sight Words Introduce ending Introduce ending 1. Grade: SWAG

green, and, look, for, Labor Day sounds with Ending sounds with Ending Sentences (L)
can, go, an ,ran No School Sounds Worksheet #1 Sounds Worksheet 3. Grade: Ending
#2 Sounds (R) Continue to create
Letters- i, n, d Introduce Sentence vs. foldable with
non-sentence with Sentences Practice Sentence Vs. Non character traits,
Word Families- ap, SWAG anchor chart Worksheet Sentence Practice actions, and feelings
an ( Write sentences that Worksheet using the book Yum
are correct and Reading Yum
Handwriting- incorrect and ask the Comprehension Create foldable with
T-g students if the sentence Practice- The character traits,
W-q has SWAG or not and Monster actions, and feelings
Th-s give the sentences using the book Yum
F-e checks or x’s.) Read the book Yum Yum
Yum and discuss
Big Book/Poem Read the book Yum characters and
Yum Yum Yum and discuss setting
(Begin making “story characters and setting (you can also
elements” anchor (you can also discuss discuss whether
chart to fill in the whether things in the things in the story
coming weeks) story are real or are real or fantasy..
fantasy.. Could these Could these things
things really happen? really happen? Why
Why or Why not? ) or Why not? )
Reading and ELA
Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will retell a story. (sequence of events)
Students will describe characters in a story and the reason for their actions and feelings
Students will use relationships between letters and ending sounds
Students will develop writing complete sentences using SWAG

Grades
Continue BOY Mondo Reading Levels (NOT a grade)
3. Ending Sounds (R)
1. SWAG Sentences (L)

Practice Worksheets
Ending Sounds Worksheet # 1
Ending Sounds Worksheet # 2
Sentences Practice Worksheet
Sentence Vs. Non Sentence Practice Worksheet
Reading Comprehension Practice- The Monster
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)

Sept. 11-Sept. 15 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Patriot Day

Sight Words Read Aloud Book Model foldable to 4. Grade: 4. Continue Grade: Tentative Reading
yellow, have, of, (Chrysanthemum) to discuss characters Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum Levels Due
been, is, it, in, big, continue discussing feelings and actions Foldable (R) Foldable (R)
did, if character traits and from the book (MAJOR GRADE- 6.Grade: Sight
their feelings and Chrysanthemum or your NO RETEST) Words Week 1-3
Letters- o, l, r actions book of choice 5. Grade: Reading
Reading Comprehension- 3.Grade: Writing
Word Families- ip, it, Create writing Have students draw a Comprehension Dog/ Cat Piece # 1
in, ig web(needs to stay in picture of a monkey on Practice- The Boy (MAJOR GRADE-NO
folder all year) with a sticky note and come RETEST)
Handwriting- ideas of things they to the floor and sit on Remind students
M-i know about.. At least their picture and Read that good writers Create anchor chart of
T-u four things the book “ISH” by Peter reread their work what happens when
W-w 2. Grade: Web Reynolds and make the and continue your done with your
Th-y connection of don’t be modeling and give writing piece…
F-review afraid to write what you them time to work 1. Check for
want on their piece SWAG
Big Book/Poem 2. Add to the
Chrysanthemum Choose a topic from words (red
Chart-Dragon your web and model pen)
Photo- #1 Gum with the students how to 3. Begin a new
create a writing piece writing piece
then give them time to
choose a topic to begin
writing their piece

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will write brief compositions about topics of interest
Students will be able to describe characters in a story and the reason for their actions and feelings
Students will retell a story and pay attention to the sequence of events

Grades
4. Chrysanthemum Foldable (R) (MAJOR GRADE-NO RETEST)
5. Reading Comprehension- Dog/ Cat (R) (MAJOR GRADE-NO RETEST)
6. Sight Words Weeks 1-3 (R)
2. Web (L)
3. Writing Piece #1 (L)

Practice Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- The Boy
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)

Sept. 18-Sept.22 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sight Words Read it out CVC CVC Worksheet Read it out CVC 7. Grade: Read it out 4. Grade: SWAG
orange, they, were, practice worksheet Practice CVC (R) Sentences # 2 (L)
has, do, not, stop Worksheet
Reading Reading Circle the SWAG
Letters- h, e, b Comprehension Comprehension Circle the SWAG practice worksheet
Practice- At The Practice - The Bus/ The #2
practice worksheet
Word Families- op, Movie Sun
ot, ox #1
Choose another topic Choose a topic from Search for nouns in Continue writing and
Handwriting- from your web and your web and model Introduce nouns your writing searching for nouns
M- j model with the with the students how to using brainpop
T- r students how to create a writing piece and youtube video
W- n create a writing piece then give them time to if you would like
Th- m then give them time to choose a topic to begin
F- p choose a topic to writing their piece
begin writing their
Big Book/Poem piece
Firefighters
Photo #2- Bear Lying
in the sun

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will understand and use parts of speech in context (nouns)
Students will write brief compositions about topics of interest

Grades
7. Read it out CVC (R)
4. Grade: SWAG Sentences # 2 (L)

Practice Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- At The Movie
Read it out CVC practice worksheet
CVC noun sort Worksheet
Read it out CVC practice worksheet
Reading Comprehension - The Bus/ The Sun
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)

Sept.25-Sept.29 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sight Words Firehouse Dogs Noun 5. Grade: Person, 6.Grade: SWAG Choose another topic Choose another topic
Purple, does, any, Worksheet Place, Thing Monster Writing (L) from your web and from your web and
there, me, get Worksheet (L) model with the model with the
Reading students how to students how to
Letters- ck Read Aloud Book Read Aloud Book Comprehension create a writing piece create a writing piece
-characters/setting -make connections Practice- In the rain then give them time to then give them time to
Word Families -retell story -sequence events choose a topic to choose a topic to
en, et begin writing their begin writing their
piece piece
Handwriting
M- l
T- t Reading
W- b Comprehension
Th-h Practice- Bears
F- review

Big Book/Poem
Days of Adventure
Photo # 3 Relay Race

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will understand and use parts of speech in context (nouns)
Students will write brief compositions about topics of interest
Students will make connections to their own experiences
Students will retell a story and pay attention to the sequence of events

Grades
5. Grade: Person, Place, Thing Worksheet (L)
6.Grade: SWAG Monster Writing (L)

Essential Question-Rdg.-How would you describe the characters actions and feelings? Did their actions or feelings change throufhout
the story?
Writing- What are the parts of a complete sentence?
Practice Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- In the Rain
Firehouse Dogs Noun Worksheet
Reading Comprehension Practice- Bears
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)

Oct.2- Oct. 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sight Words 7. Grade- Writing Create problem/solution Refer to accidental Discuss solutions 8. Grade: Reading
Black, little, on Piece # 2 - continue anchor chart. Have one spill from yesterday from yesterday and Comprehension-
from last week student come up with a and ask how did the then finish reading the Playing/Fun, Fun
Letters-u, g, c HOOK: accidentally problem and a different problem get solved. story and have the (R)- (MAJOR
spill water on a desk student come up with Then begin the read students explain to GRADE-NO RETEST)
Word Families and make a point to solution aloud and have you how the character
ick, ack, ock say that you have a students find the solved the problem Early finishers can
problem and what problem. Stop draw a picture of a
Handwriting- would be a good midway through the Create this anchor problem and solution
M-k solution to this book and ask the chart and fill it in
T-x problem? students, if this together as a class.
W-v happened to them
Th-z how would they fix
F-review Continue “story their problem. You
elements” anchor can have students
Big Book/Poem chart to fill in key ‘think, pair, share’ or
Doctor De Soto or elements, problem, draw a picture or
Bad Case of the and solution portion of write about it.
Stripes the anchor chart (Refer to anchor
(problem/solution chart)
books)

Chart: In the Wild Reading

Photo #4 Volcano Comprehension
Practice- The Girl
and her Horse

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will describe the plot (problem/solution) and retell story with attention to sequence of events
Students will describe the characters in the story and the reasons for their actions
Students will write brief compositions about topics of interest
Students will make connections to their own experiences

Grades
8. Reading Comprehension- Playing/Fun,Fun (R)- (MAJOR GRADE- NO RETEST)
7. Grade- Writing Piece # 2

Practice Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- The Girl and her Horse
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)
 Oct. 9- Oct. 13 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
½ day- students
only

Sight Words 9. Grade- Begin 9th 10. Grade: Sight Review/Catch Up

was, who, good, Week Reading Level Words Week 4-7 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
down, but, run AUSTIN COUNTY AUSTIN COUNTY
Reading FAIR FAIR
Letters- Review Begin asking Comprehension
questions about who Practice- The Fish
Word Families had a problem over
ug, un the weekend? and Discuss
what solution fixed the problem/solution of
Handwriting- problem? Chrysanthemum and
Review then have students
Ask the students if complete story
Big Book/Poem they remember elements graphic
Chrysanthemum or a reading the book organizer with a partner
problem/solution book Chrysanthemum and
ask if they can
Signs of Spring remember any
Photo #5- Tree Frog problem/solutions
and baby from the story
-Bookflix
Chrysanthemum

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will describe the plot (problem/solution) and retell story with attention to sequence of events
Students will describe the characters in the story and the reasons for their actions

Grades
9. Begin 9th Week Reading Level (R)
10. Week Reading Assessment (R)
Practice Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- The Fish
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)
 Oct. 16- - Oct. 20 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sight Words Review Story Begin the read aloud Discuss solutions Have students finish Reading
Review Elements Anchor and have students find from yesterday and filling out story Comprehension
Chart the problem. Stop then finish reading elements graphic Practice- The Bug in
Letters- Review midway through the the story and have organizer on their own the Web
Hook: Tell students book and ask the the students explain
Word Families that the cafeterias students, if this to you how the
Review food truck didn't drop happened to them how character solved the
off food today so we would they fix their problem
Handwriting- can’t have lunch!! problem. You can have
Review What are we going to students ‘think, pair, Begin story
do? What solution can share’ or draw a picture elements graphic
Big Book/Poem fix our problem? or write about it. organizer and have
Sylvester and the (Refer to anchor chart) students fill out on
Magic Pebble Ask questions about their own
(Bookflix) who had a problem Reading
over the weekend? Comprehension
and what solution Practice- Pam’s Bike
fixed the problem?

Reading and ELA

Students will build fluency by learning sight words
Students will describe the plot (problem/solution) and retell story with attention to sequence of events
Students will describe the characters in the story and the reasons for their actions

Grades
Finish 9th Week Reading Levels

Practice Worksheets
Reading Comprehension Practice- Pam’s Bike
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
Reading Comprehension Practice- The Bug in the Web
Ongoing Poetry Folder (incorporate as time allows)