This document contains the lesson plan for a "Just Words" reading class. The plan includes opening activities like taking attendance and starting a "Do Now" exercise. It then outlines teaching objectives focused on decoding words and constructing sentences. The bulk of the lesson involves teaching vocabulary words, having students analyze word patterns, and doing dictation exercises to reinforce the words. It closes by checking if objectives were met and providing positive encouragement to students.

1. Just Words Maria Angala, nbct Jefferson Academy Washington, dc

2. FIRST FIVE! 1. Come in quietly and take your seat 2. Place materials on desk 3. Take out HW assignment 4. Write down HW assignment in agenda book 5. Begin “Do Now”

4. do not trip

5. had one wish

6. are with Fred

7. had to stopDO NOW: Just Start! (5min)

8. OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, SWBAT: practice decoding words in specific patterns Reinforce word usage by constructing meaningful sentences …80% of the time as measured by quick checks.

9. FIRST FIVE! 1. Come in quietly and take your seat 2. Place materials on desk 3. Take out HW assignment 4. Write down HW assignment in agenda book 5. Begin “Do Now”

10. PRIDE scholars, hit it!! Vocabulary, vocabulary how many words do you know? We’ll have power to read in Just Words class Here we go!! Let’s rock & read!!

11. WE DO: hide Just like what psychologistsdo at work, let’s inspect this word: dock Who can remember the meaning of this word?(2 Trojan bucks!) Now, how do we use this in an everyday sentence? (2 Trojan bucks) Ask: tap, blend, digraph, mark up Let’s evaluate other words: WORD: shock Do: meaning, sentence, tap, blend, digraph, closed syllable, mark up WORD: quick Do: meaning, sentence, tap, blend, digraph, closed syllable, mark up Fantastic!!

12. Let’s Phrase it! hide Open your Student Challenge Book and find the unit phrases from the Days 1-5 Phrase Practice list (display from flash cards) Let’s see who wants to volunteer to read the bold words… Let’s read the phrases (2) together…(scoop) WRITE: This stick is stuck to the bench. There is often more than one way that might work, let me show you… Let’s try scooping with other sentences. Why do you think we have to do this? To help us read fluently and meaningfully. (For phrases and sentences, page 87 of manual.)

14. Cross out the words that are not closed

15. Great!! 2 Trojan bucks for you!!rastlaitpret cup pre ble clocrosp un estemoast STUDENT CHALLENGE: WONDERFUL!!

16. DICTATION HIDE Let’s tap this word…(tap the word with students/ get a volunteer) Let’s skywrite this word… Spell it in your Composition Notebook Underline the digraphs SOUNDS: /z/, /v/, /s/ SUPER!! WORDS: fib, bog fex, shib/ rest, plug, brag, dent, drop, brush - Now, get your Composition Books - Let’s do Day 5 Dictation on page ___. Please check the Check-Up box at the top of the page. - There are days that we will be doing dictation, and you are expected to show success. How does success look like? 80% proficiency - Repeat the word after me…(say a word)

17. DICTATION hide to the trap they did snap had one test swim to Fred Repeat each word after me… Write the word in your Composition Notebook, tap if you need to. Did Brad shred the list for Ed? Do they have one black drum? Repeat same procedure… You’re a winner!!! …three claps in 3 -

18. DID WE MEET THE OBJECTIVES? By the end of the lesson, SWBAT: 1. practice decoding words in specific patterns 2. reinforce word usage by constructing meaningful sentences …80% of the time as measured by quick checks.

19. YOU ARE AMAZING!!! With the power to read, We’re super readers, Working together Achieving together!! You deserve a Chimpan-CHEER!!!

20. LAST FIVE! 1. Homework in homework folder 2. Notes in folders 3. Materials put away 4. Clean desk and area 5. Line up when instructed