ELA Lesson Plan: Week 3, Day 1 Teacher: Richelle Colueci-Nunn Grade Level: First © Content and Standards: ‘* SL.1-1¢ Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion. + RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. ‘* _RF.1.3.g Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. © L1.2. Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions, Prerequisites: ‘© Understanding of air-writing visualization strategy to spell and remember words. Essential Questions (provide a framework) ‘+ What makes a pet special? Instructional Objective: ‘* Given an essential question, SWBAT activate prior knowledge and clearly express ideas about the topic. r ‘+ Given a leveled reader, SWBAT attend to concepts of print. ‘+ Given a high-frequency word, SWBAT read it with automaticity. Introduce the Concept/Build Background (10 minutes): 1. Show weekly opener (Essential Question) on SMART board and create K-W-L chart * Introduce oral vocabulary words (care and train) using visual vocabulary cards and the Define/Example/Ask routine. 2. Play opening video. Allow children 2 minutes to turn and talk to a partner about the video 3. Display “Build Background” photos to activate background knowledge and ask students to raise hands if they have the any of the pets shown in the photos. | 4. Create class vertical bar graph of pets and have students describe results in terms of |