Libby began with a fast facts check on adding 2 more. Then, our lesson focused on how to model taking apart a group to subtract. Libby listened to problems, drew counters to show how many in all, and crossed out the known amount to determine the missing amount. Then, she wrote the corresponding subtraction sentence.
I began with visual, auditory, and blending drills, addressing all letters and digraphs. I re-taught the silent 'e' rule; Libby does not yet grasp this concept. For regular spelling, I dictated" stop, lot, wish, chop. For irregular words, I dictated: this, his. To conclude, we read several chapters of a graphic novel that Libby brought from home, "Baby-Sitters Little Sister" by Ann M. Martin.
We reviewed the various features of the Earth's surface. Then, we explored the ways erosion and volcanoes change Earth's surface. Lastly, Libby drew a picture with the Earth's surface and labeled the various sections.
Grammar Spelling Test Reading Comprehension High Frequency Words
Lesson Outline
Libby took her spelling test and made a 100%. She reread her story about "Nat and Sam." She took a reading comprehension test over the story and got all the comprehension question right. She read all her high frequency words and is getting more fluent with these words.
The student assembled a dice with family members. The student rolled the dice, and when it landed on a family member, they said the word in Spanish. Afterwards, the student created oral sentences with the teacher’s support, personalizing the family members. To conclude, the student made a small book with five words that begin with the letter C.
