Cycle
6 Lessons
November
13 – December 1, 2015
Grade 6 –
Using the Internet. A look at using the Internet to research topics as well as
staying safe on-line.
Competencies: Independently access and locate information in
on-line resources.
Grade 5 – Mystery Writing Project. Collaborative writing
inspired by images from the Mysteries of
Harris Burdick.
Objective: Students will be introduced to the elements of mysteries and
expectations for their collaborative writing project.
Library
Information Concepts: Using images to inspire writing.
Competencies: Working together to
develop a story. Using images to inspire thinking.
Common Core Standard: CC: W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing
in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
Grade 4 –
Types of writing. We will watch a DVD on the different types of writing and
discuss.
Objective: Identify and
understand the different types of writing.
Essential question: How do writers vary their writing for differing
audiences and purposes?
Grade 3 –
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” We will watch the video of the Washington Irving
classic.
Competencies: Describe
key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another format.
Grade 2 –
Read: Cranberry Thanksgiving.
Competencies: Describe
key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another format.
Grade 1 –
Read: “Gus the Pilgrim Turkey.”
Competencies: Confirm
understanding of text read aloud or presented orally by asking and answering
questions about key details.
Kindergarten – Read:
“Off to Plymouth Rock.”
Competencies: Confirm
understanding of text read aloud or presented orally by asking and answering
questions about key details.
