[readingrebel]

I am looking for lesson plans for 4th Grade Scott Foresman Reading Street series. Can anyone help me out?

[imafive]

There are yahoo groups for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I'm sure there is one for 4th. Go to yahoo and search for it!

[kt467]

Waltke's web is a good one....lots of powerpoints, extra activities etc.

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/waltkek/

[oscar4]

Do you have a list of high frequency words or word wall words for this series?

[17teacher]

Try Mrs. Crites Reading

[fuzzya27]

Here's what we use... I just drop in the GLES when I get to school...

Sailing Home

By: Jill Guthrey Andrus
Vinton Elementary School

GLES



Objectives
Build vocabulary by finding words related to the lesson concept.
Use graphic sources to better understand text.
Ask questions to improve comprehension of graphic sources.
Use word structure to determine word meaning.
Use context clues to determine word meaning.


What makes an Adventure?

Day 1 __________________

Opening/a.m. intro: Grammar & Writing Book
QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is it like to live at Sea?
Read Aloud: "The Sea," 516m ; Build Concepts, 516l
Comp. Vocabulary
Comprehension Skill/Strategy Lesson, 516–517
____ Author's Purpose _____Predict
Build Background, 518a
Introduce Lesson Vocabulary, 518b use powerpoint ( ________ student lead activity)
bow, cargo, celestial, conducted, dignified, navigation, quivered, stern

Grammar, 537e Introduce Adjectives and Articles
Writing Workshop, 537g; Introduce Book or Story Review Model the Trait of the Week: Focus/Ideas
Spelling, 537i; Introduction to Multisyllabic Words
Internet Inquiry, 537k: Identify Questions

Classwork/Homework: see attached sheet

Day 2 _______________

A.M. Opener ~ ___________________________________________

QUESTION OF THE DAY What would you like abt life at Sea? What would you miss?

Vocabulary Strategy Lesson, 518–519 = Context Clues
Sailing Home, 520–527; Reading practice book pages_______
Author's Purpose
Predict

Develop Vocabulary (Review powerpoint, 4 square homework)

Grammar, 537e; Develop Adjectives and Articles
Writing Workshop, 537g; Improve Writing with Support Your Opinion
Spelling, 537i; Teach the Generalization
Internet Inquiry, 537k; Navigate/Search (if time allows)
Classwork/Homework: see attached sheet


Day 3 ___________

A.M. Anticipatory Set ________________________________
(based on Day 2 informal assessment)

QUESTION OF THE DAY How is a ship like and unlike other types of homes?

Sailing Home, 528–534
Skills Modeled and Reviewed
____Author's Purpose ____Predict
___Sequence ____Develop Vocabulary


Begin working on your 10 important sentences (sequencing)

____ Shoulder Partners Reader Response (complete sentences) as time allows

_____ Vocabulary Quiz
_____ Spelling Pretest

Alternative work:
____ Readers Response ____ Reading PB pages: ____Star folders
____ AR Reading DEAR

Grammar, 537f Apply Adjectives and Articles in Writing
Writing Workshop, 535, 537h; Write Now; Prewrite and Draft
Spelling, 537j; Connect Spelling to Writing
Classwork/Homework: see attached sheet


Day 4 _______________ A.m. LEAP practice

Big Question: What would you pack for a solo voyage by sea?

____ Listen to story aloud via CD; Discuss comprehension questions and 10 important sentences.

____ Writing Across Texts,
___ 4 square writing from board!
Alternative Work:
_____ AR reading & Quality Tracking _____AR testing
____ Workbook pages

Grammar, 537f; Practice Adjectives and Articles for Standardized Tests
Writing Workshop, 537h; Draft, Revise, and Publish
Spelling, 537j; Provide a Strategy
______Internet Inquiry, 537k; Synthesize Information (If time allows)

Classwork/Homework: see attached sheet


Day 5 ________________

Review Day 1 Question of the week
____ Spelling Test/Assessment
____ Students who tested out should AR test or play scrabble in back of room
_______________ (Scrabble checker)
_______________

____ Reading Test/Assessment

___ Homophones and Homographs for Standardized Tests

____ Read " "Sharing a Dream," 536–537
Narrative , Nonfiction/Text Features
Reading Across Texts; Content-Area Vocabulary

____ Review/finish 4 square Writing from day before
____Review PB pages

ASSESSMENT
Informal Assessments ~ If students fail to grasp concept use reteach/review information in the book…
Verbally in class. (Informal); Reading Practice Book pg _____________________ (visual/informal) ;
____ Activotes assessment

Formal Assessments
Reading Selection Test Reading AR tests on Renplace
Writing with attached Rubric Spelling Test
Language Test

Modifications: Additional time, shortened assignments, extra quick assessments, one on work with Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Andrus as needed

Materials: Projector; laptop, internet, powerpoints, Reading TE, Reading SE, Spelling and Grammar Practice Book pages, Reading Workbook pages; Weekly Newsletter


Homework
Monday – Reading 4sq vocabulary; Spelling PB page ____; Writing
Writing Prompt:
Write a composition about one person you admire very much and explain why you admire her or him. (4sq due Wednesday!)
Tuesday – Reading wkbk pg _____; Spelling PB page ____; Writing work
Wednesday–Reading 10 Imp. Sentences & wkbk pg _____; Spelling PB page ____;
Language Pb pgs _______; Work on rough draft.
Thursday– Reading Scavenger Hunt; Spelling PB page ____& missed pretest words 3x each; Language Pb pgs _______; Writing: Work on final draft. Check capitalization, indent paragraphs, vivid words (zoomed, unique, colorful, creative); 4 paragraphs, a sample opening is below.)

Try Waltke's Web.