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2nd Grade Lesson Plans
Monday, March 14th
Unit 5, Wk. 29, “Town”
Phonics: 9:15-9:30
SOLs 2.2a, c; 2.3a
a. SW recite letters and sounds
b. SW recite primer sight words
c. TW introduce weekly spelling and high-frequency sight words(TE 138l/103)
d. SW play letter and sound identification game (beginning/middle/ending)
Homework: Review spelling words
Whole Group: 9:30-10:00
SOLs 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a, b
a. TW assess prior knowledge by asking what S do daily in school (138j)
b. TW build background by having S think about how people lived in the past and
reading “Warm as Wool” (210j)
c. TW ask students to find “Two Lunches at the Mill” in the table of contents of
reading books
d. SW read “Two Lunches at the Mill” while T asks questions to check for
understanding. (210-215)
e. TW connect sounds to letters by modeling the word across “When I say across,
the schwa sound is the first syllable. Now you say across.” Challenge students to
think of words that start with schwa a sound. TW write the words ago, around,
across, simple, people, table and ask the S to blend them. TW also include words
from PB page. (101) to prepare for small group.
f. TW write house, houses, horse, horses, bench, benches, box, boxes on the board.
TW circle the s and explain that this is needed to make the words plural. TW then
write sash, lunch, fox, noise, and words from PB page on board and have SW add
the plural ending to each word. (210l/102) Sw also draw a picture for words. (ex.
Sash/sashes.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy.
Small Groups: 10:00-10:45
a. SW read AR book with partner.
b. SW play tic-tac-toe using words on PB. Page 100. Have students pair with partner
and practice saying the words. SW put a colored tile on each word they are able to
make plural. Sw wins tic-tac-toe once words are covered diagonally, vertically or
horizontally. Have students write the word and its plural form.
c. SW circle the schwas sound words and write them on the line. SW also look for
words that end in le line in people in magazines.(cut and paste under schwa
words.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy
Homework: SW complete plural worksheet Pb. Page 102
Writing 10:45-11:15
SOLs 2.10, 2.11a, 2.12f
a. TSW and TW discuss new topic for writing 3B. SW choose a pre-write to use
with for the writing and TW discuss the objectives for the writing. Use rubric for
discussion.
b. Choose topic for writing and review the verbs and adjectives since they are
needed for the writing assignment. Have students give you a list of adjectives to
describe words and make a list of words and challenge students to identify the
verb.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy
Math 1:00-2:00
SOL 2.15
a. Pre-assessment on weight and kilograms. (look-alike questions)
b. Introduce: TW introduce pounds, and kilograms. TW explain that kilogram is a
metric unit used to find how heavy an object is. Hold up a large paperclip and explain
that it weighs about one gram. In their IN notebooks, have students write a list of things
they could weigh using the measurement grams. Ask the class for a few suggestions.
Have groups go on a hunt to find six items they want to weigh using grams. Have them
estimate the weight first, and then write down the actual weight of each item using a
balance and one gram weights.
c. TW discuss kilograms, and how 1 kg = 1000 g. Explain that one kilogram is a little over
two pounds. As a reference, find a book that weighs about 2.2 lbs., one kilogram. Pass the
item around so students can get an idea of what a kilogram weighs. In their IN notebooks,
have the students write what items they would measure using a kilogram. Ask the class for
a few suggestions.
d. Use a balance scale to measure a few objects around the room to see if they are heavier or
lighter than a kilogram. Before measuring each item, have students predict if it will weigh
more or less than a kilogram.
e. Group Activity: SW complete page 516 as group
Homework: Complete weight w.s. and bring in one item that weighs about 1
kilogram.
2nd Grade Lesson Plans
Tuesday, March 15th
Unit 5, Wk. 29, “Town”
Phonics: 9:15-9:30
SOL 2.2a, c; 2.3a
a. SW recite letters and sounds
b. SW recite pre-primer and high-frequency sight words
c. SW take turns using spelling words in sentences
Assessment: Observation
Homework: Review spelling words
Whole Group: 9:30-10:00
Sols 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a, b
a. TW activate prior knowledge by asking S to discuss what it was like to visit a
place for the first time (216a)
b. TW introduce vocabulary for “Going to Town” (216a/106)
c. TW ask students to find “Going to Town” in the table of contents of their Reading
Books
d. TW direct S to Picture walk through the story, discussing ways the pictures help
them understand the story. (216a)
e. TW read “Going to Town” stopping to check for comprehension throughout the
story. (216-223)
f. TW explain synonyms and antonyms. TW review synonyms and antonyms by
putting phrases on board and have the student’s think of a synonym and an
antonym to replace the underline word to make new words.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy.
Small Groups: 10:30-11:30
SOL 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a
a. SW re-read AR book with teacher and take AR test.
b. SW use magnetic boards to mimic words with the schwa sound and plural -es
from “Going to Town” and copy them onto paper and draw pictures in plural form
using the words listed on board (TW list about 10 words for students to make
plural). (ex. fox---SW draw a group of foxes and add –es to fox).
c. SW match antonyms using website
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/antonyms.htm and complete crossword
puzzle using antonyms.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy
Homework: SW complete worksheet
Writing 11:30-11:00
SOLs 2.10, 2.11a, 2.12a, b, c, d, f
a. TW have students prepare for pre-write by having students give ideas about topic.
SW make outline about Egypt or China (food, inventions, climate, land and
architecture, etc.) have students think of facts learned about each one and discuss
details for each heading on outline (TW use notes on China/Egypt that are
attached in plan folder).
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy
Math 1:00-2:00 SOLs 2.15
Quick review: Review problem of the day: Adding with estimating and a money
problem. Have students count up the coins on table and write answer on index card.
SW correct answer gets yummy treat or computer time.
a. TW review kilograms by having students show their objects that weigh about 1 kilogram.
Have students describe “what is a kilogram”? Have groups go on a kilogram hunt and
find items around the room that weigh less than, about, and more than one kilogram (use
kilogram w.s & cut each section for each student.) Each student will have separate duties
(ex. find items that are more than a kilogram or less than a kilogram). After items are
found, have students weigh each item with a scale to see if their predictions were correct.
Discuss the worksheet as a class.
b. TW review pounds. Have students think of items that will be measured using
pounds by asking “What object weighs more than a pound”? Give options for
students. Show students objects that weigh a pound or more. Have students find
objects in the room that they think weigh a pound. In whole group have students
measure their items using scale. Have them write down object and write down #
of pounds.
c. Assessment: Have students compare the weight of objects.
Homework: Compare weight of objects.
2nd Grade Lesson Plans
Wednesday, March 16th
Unit 5, Wk. 29, “Town”
Phonics: 9:15-9:30
SOL 2.2a, c; 2.3a
a. SW recite letters and sounds
b. SW recite pre-primer and weekly high-frequency sight words
c. SW write spelling words on index cards. SW pair with a peer and play concentration to
see who can make the most matches. SW can keep match made if he or she spells the
words correctly.
Assessment: Observation of matches made by students
Homework: SW study sight words
Whole Group: 9:30-10:00
Sols 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a, b
a. TW continue to read “Going to Town” asking comprehension questions at the end
of the story.
b. TW review ou as /u/ by competing PB page with students (235a/107)
c. TW review pronouns by writing sentences on the board and asking S which
pronoun can replace the noun in each (235d/109Have them come to board and
match the pronoun with underline noun. Have students complete group activity
(pg. 109)
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy.
Homework: Read for 20 min. and complete opposite w.s.
Small Groups: 10:00-10:45
SOL 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a
a. SW choose new AR book and read with teacher. (leveled readers)
b. SW write the letters to finish each word using “ou” (pg. 107). SW search for
words in magazines and cut and paste. Each team will compete against the other
team to find “ou” words.
c. SW fish for antonyms using listening center activity 1. SW complete synonym
puzzle using the clues and a word bank.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy
Homework: SW complete pronoun worksheet
Writing 10:45-11:15
SOLs 2.10, 2.11a, 2.12a, b, c, d, f
a. SW continue with outline after viewing PowerPoint from STAR website. TW
show students PowerPoint on China or Egypt to assist students with
understanding China or Egypt using visuals. (STAR website)
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy
Homework: Review sight words
Math 1:00-2:00
SOL 2.15
Quick review: Review problem of the day: Subtracting with estimating and a money
problem. Have students count up the coins on table and write answer on index card.
SW correct answer gets computer time to play STAR games.
a. Introduce: TW hold up an orange, a bag of goodies, and a 1 oz. object. TW ask if
the S think the orange will weigh closer to one lb or 1 oz. TW ask which weigh
the most and less. TW demonstrate weight with scale.
b. Group Work: TW read directions, SW complete activities on page 514. TW assist
with the group work.
c. TW provide a scale to students. TW remind S that there are 16 oz in 1 lb. TW
demonstrate how to read the scale. SW weigh classroom objects on the scale and
record the weight in oz and lb.
d. Assess and Close: TW ask S “Sonja’s jump rope twice as long as she is tall. Does
it make more sense to measure the jump rope in inches or feet?
Homework: Weight worksheet
2nd Grade Lesson Plans
Thursday, March17th
Unit 5, Wk.29, “Town”
Phonics: a. SW recite letters and sounds
b. SW review spelling words.
c. SW work with peer to play spelling game. TSW make flash cards with
spelling words and play matching with peer. Peer with most correctly spelled
words wins 10 min. on computer.
Homework: Study sight words.
Whole Group: 9:30-10:00
Sols 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a, b
a. Weekly Assessment
b. TW review the schwa sound with S by writing adore, apart, alarm, eagle, sparkle,
puzzle on the board. SW underline the schwa sound on board.
c. TW review multisyllabic words by asking the students how many syllables are in
each of their names (237b, 113) Have students write their names, cut their name
between each syllable and paste on sentence strip. Make a class chart and have
students place their name under the number of syllables.
d. SW prepare for small group by drawing lines to words on board that is an
antonym or synonym for each word.
Assessment: Observation and check written work for accuracy.
Small Groups: 10:00-10:45
SOL 2.4a,b,c; 2.5a,b,c; 2.6b; 2.7a, b, d; 2.8a, b, c, d, e, f; 2.9a
a. Re-read AR book with teacher and take test.
b. SW complete antonym activity at listening center (activity 2) ---complete the
maze by following the antonym of word given by speaker and complete activity 3
–underline the antonym in each sentence (activity 3).
c. SW circle the multi-syllabic word that matches the picture (pg. 113). Connect
with writing time by having the students color the pictures and write the adjective
for each word. (ex. if colored red, then have students write the word “RED”.
Homework: SW complete high-frequency sentences (pg. 103) and write words 3x’s each.
Math 1:00-2:00
SOL 2.15
*** Weekly Assessment
a.
TW have students look at all the items that we plan to weigh. Have them estimate
on their piece of paper which item is the heaviest and which item is the lightest.
Talk about the items they chose. Write on the board the most popular answer for
the heaviest and the lightest item. Have students take turns weighing some of the
objects. Have everyone write down the weight of the items. After all the items are
weighed have the students look at the weight of the items and put them in order
form least to greatest weight. So the smallest item would go first and so on. Once
students are finished, have students check their estimations to the actual weight.
Homework: Add/subtracting with estimating worksheet
2nd
Grade Lesson Plans
Friday, March 18th
Unit 5, Wk. 29, “Town”
Phonics: 9:15-9:30
SOL
a. SW recite letters and sounds using Wilson Lang. Learning cards
b. SW say weekly high-frequency sight words (TE 160l) and have students recite words.
Have students play concentration using spelling cards.
Whole Group: 9:30-10:00 Sol 2.8g
a. ***Spelling Test
b. TW review “Going to Town” with students by having students discuss characters.
Make a t-chart and have students discuss Laura and Mary. SW do a picture walk
and discuss details they remembered about each picture.
c. SW take a comprehension test (pg. 112).
Small Group: 10:15-10:45 SOL 2.6a,d
a. SW use activity 1 at listening center to practice synonyms---TSW check yes or no
I the word given by speaker is a synonym. SW write the synonym, draw a picture
for each synonym or find a picture in a magazine that is a synonym. SW paste or
draw the pictures beside the word.
b. SW draw an antonym for each word listed on board and complete
(havefunteaching activity) by replacing the words in sentences using an antonym
from the word box (cut and paste the antonym for each sentence.
Writing: SOL 2.2
a. SW continue to create sentences to write about information learned from China or
Egypt. SW choose and use adjectives and verbs when writing. (teacher will
provide students with word box)
Math 1:00-2:00
Science Circus
Vocabulary words: trembling, roam, fabrics, pleasures, crops, trade, humble, edge, imagined
Spelling Words: races, people, behind, only, upon, word, sure, race, places, place, blouse,
blouses
**Green Highlighted words are high-frequency words
Marzano Strategies: Identify Similarities & Differences, Summarizing & Note Taking,
Reinforcing Effort & Providing Recognition, Homework & Practice, Nonlinguistic Representations,
Cooperative Learning, Setting & Providing Feedback,
Generating & Testing Hypothesis, Cues, Questions, & Advance Organizers
Skills: Reading: 2.7 Fiction; 2.9a Table of Contents; 2.8g Main Idea Math: 2.15 Weight