Phonics Skills

Content Objective:
SWBAT understand words with r- controlled vowels

Materials:

spelling word list SW review high frequency words from the word wall. SW practice spelling patterns by using explicit phonics to sound out words.

Procedure: Assessment: participation, completed work

Focus Skill Content Objective:

SWBAT read and understand text features

Materials:

Vocabulary words Reading A to Z story: The Force of Water

Procedure: Introduction:

SW practice the vocabulary words by reading small passages using the words and by acting them out. TW build background knowledge by asking the students what they already know about water. Ask if they have ever heard of the term water cycle. TW create a KWL chart on the board and give students a KWL chart. They will work together to fill in the first column (k) with things that they know about water. After that is complete have the students write in what they would like to learn about the water cycle. TW give students a copy of the book and have them preview the front, back covers and read the title. Also have students look at the table of contents and subtitles. TW introduce the term (text features) and explain what it means and how the students will use their book to learn this skill.

Guided:

SW follow the teachers directions to find out information about text features. TW read the story while students whisper read along with the teacher

Independent:

SW fill in the last column of their KWL chart with what they have learned.

Assessment: participation, completed work