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This weeks topic is on SPACE! **Three Block Framework: Ideology & Goals**

 Block I: **Language & Word Study-** Interactive Read Aloud: Stink: Solar System Superhero, By Megan McDonald

  // This week we will be reading, “ Stink: Solar System Superhero” which is not only hysterical, but it’s also full of interesting facts about not just Pluto, but all the planets. I chose this book because it gives each student a glimpse of real world situations involving friends and classmates in the school setting. In addition this book lays the foundation for a future lesson plan on democracy. Mixed into the story are comic illustrations that will hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers in the class, and add fun to the more voracious ones. It’s the perfect package of equal parts fun and education! //

 Block II: ** Reading Workshop-  **Guided Reading: Sun, by Ned Jensen

  //In this weeks reading workshop I will introduce the book called, “Sun” by Ned Jensen where readers learn about Earth's most necessary star, the Sun. This informative book explains where the Sun gets its energy, how long it will last, what will happen to Earth when the Sun dies, and what scientists// // are doing to better understand this magnificent power source. Two science experiments are included for students to try on their own. Photos and diagrams support the text. I will encourage the use of visualization reading strategies to help students understand the text. This text will allows students to identify cause and effect relationships in text, understand how to read symbols within numbers, lastly recognize adjectives used in the text. // 

 Block III: **Writing Workshop-** Independent Writing with Group Discussion



// In this weeks writing workshop I will introduce students to the solar system and go through a small mini lesson on the solar system. In addition to the mini lesson I will be designate one full hour for students to have the opportunity to create a rough draft story of a new planet 8 th planet!. I’m looking for students expand on their knowledge of the planets in our solar system and create a sustainable planet that humans can live on! In addition, I was also designate time for students to draw a sketch of their planet to the best of their ability! //

 Content Area I: ** Math **- S pace Cowboy Front End Addition

 Students will be able to add both two and three digit whole numbers. Use appropriate addition strategy method in problem solving situations, use concrete materials (circles, base ten blocks) to model spatial relationships. Use manipulative to add 3 digit numbers, use grouping and trading in addition, and communicate his/her math knowledge about the addition process. I chose this lesson because I wanted to show students a new fun and unique way to add two and three digit whole numbers that also puts an emphasis on promoting the use of ones visualization skills. I felt the lesson will allow students to be able to effectively solve both word and computation problems and soon apply this skill while living in the real world

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Content Area II: ** Science - "Solar System & the Universe" ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">** Upcoming Topics: ** <span style="color: #1a0101; display: block; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Formation of Rocks__- Identify the physical characteristics and discuss the formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. <span style="color: #1a0101; display: block; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px;">//Earth's Natural Resources// __ - Recognize Earth's natural resources, and explain how they interact with each other. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__ //Arrangement of Planets// __ - Understand the arrangement of planets in our solar system.

<span style="color: #1a0101; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">__//Earth/Sun/Moon Movement//__ - Demonstrate that the Earth's movement around the Sun and the Moon's movement around the Earth produce the cyclical phases of the Moon. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">// Student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the structure of the solar system and the universe and of the interactions among the Earth and other objects in space. //