Unit 3 Week 5 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Spelling Words High – Frequency & Vocabulary Words Reading: Drawing Conclusions Grammar Additional Online Resources I’m a Caterpillar Created by Connie Rosenbalm

can we observe in nature? Question of the Week What changes can we observe in nature?

Day 1 Morning Warm-Up! What changes can we observe in nature? Let’s take a closer look. We learned about how some plants change. Soon we’ll read about a few ways animals change.

Amazing Words cycle develop insect I’m a Caterpillar

Shared Literature Life Cycle The insect hatches out. Click to Play Song Life Cycle The insect hatches out. Then she eats leaves all day. As soon as she has had enough, She’ll hide herself away.   She’ll make herself a shell That keeps her warm and dry. All winter she’ll develop And become a butterfly. As soon as summer comes, She flies around the glen. She lays a batch of eggs and then The cycle starts again.

Phonics Target Skill r controlled: er, ir, ur Online Activities Sandcastle Sort – BBC Words & Pictures Starfall - Ernie Barnes (-er) Starfall - Surfer Girl (-er, -ir, -ur) Caterpillar – Online Book Smartboard Activities & Lessons R Controlled Vowels (Lessons are in ABC order) I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur her I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur were I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur first I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur shirt I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur bird I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur girl I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur sir I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur burn I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur hurt I’m a Caterpillar

Spelling Words r- controlled er, ir, and ur fur I’m a Caterpillar

Decodable Reader and Leveled Readers Apply Phonics Decodable Reader and Leveled Readers

Phonics Target Skill r controlled: er, ir, ur Online Activities Sandcastle Sort – BBC Words & Pictures Starfall - Ernie Barnes (-er) Starfall - Surfer Girl (-er, -ir, -ur) Caterpillar – Online Book Smartboard Activities & Lessons R Controlled Vowels (Lessons are in ABC order) I’m a Caterpillar

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Reading Target Skill Draw Conclusion & Text Structure Resources Drawing Conclusion Smartboard Drawing Conclusions Practice I’m a Caterpillar

Shared Writing

We already know that verbs are doing words. So… Verb presentation from: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishB2.htm I’m a Caterpillar

Spot the verbs! Mr Twit tied balloons to his wife’s arms. Mr Twit grinned horribly as he tied balloons to his wife’s arms. The Grand High Witch held her nose and screamed at the witches. Holding her nose, the Grand High Witch screamed at the witches. I’m a Caterpillar

But now we are going to learn how to spot verbs which are being words. am is are was were I’m a Caterpillar

The monkeys are upside down. There is glue on the dead tree. There were no birds for Mr Twit’s bird pie. They are horrible people. We were cold and wet all week. I am here! Where are you? I’m a Caterpillar

You are talking too loudly. He is eating his lunch. Mostly we put being verbs with a doing verb. We can call this a verb group. I am reading my book. You are talking too loudly. He is eating his lunch. She is washing her face. They were playing on the lawn. We are going home. Peter and Tom were singing out of tune. I’m a Caterpillar

What do you notice about the doing verbs that go with our being verbs in those verb groups? Hint – remember past and present tense. I’m a Caterpillar

Spot the verb groups. We were singing in the choir. She was not working hard. They are coming home with us. Ellie is feeling ill. Zoe was running in the last race. They were so afraid! John and Karen were watching them and giggling. I’m a Caterpillar

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What about these? Mrs Twit was stretched by those balloons. All the birds were saved from the bird pie. Mugglewump was delighted to get back at the Twits. Mr and Mrs Twit were glued to the floor. I’m a Caterpillar

What did you notice ? Hint. - Remember past and present tense. I’m a Caterpillar

Can you spot the verbs? Paula was smiling sweetly as she gave him the cup. Smiling sweetly, Paula gave him the cup. They were pushing their way to the front of the queue. Pushing their way to the front of the queue, they claimed their prize. He was amazed when they won the prize. I’m a Caterpillar

Stepping inside, Emily was amazed by the size of the capsule. The witches screamed when they were squashed by an enormous hippopotamus. Stepping inside, Emily was amazed by the size of the capsule. Seeing the open door, she stepped inside. They were cowering under the stairs when the bomb exploded. Cowering under the stairs, they heard the bomb explode. I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar Target Skill Be Verbs: am, is, are, were Activities Kwiznet: Lesson and Quiz Verbs: Smart Notebook I’m a Caterpillar

Daily Fix-It The gurl saw a bug it wus on hur shirt. I’m a Caterpillar

The girl saw a bug. The gurl saw a bug it wus on hur shirt. Daily Fix-It The gurl saw a bug The girl saw a bug. it wus on hur shirt. It was on her shirt. I’m a Caterpillar

Day 2 Morning Warm-Up! Summer, winter, spring, and fall. I can name the seasons all. Autumn is another name. Fall and autumn are the same. What season are we in?

Amazing Words yearly rearrange I’m a Caterpillar

What plans might you rearrange if the weather changes from day to day? Shared Literature Some changes are yearly; they take place every year. What changes are yearly? What plans might you rearrange if the weather changes from day to day?

Phonics Target Skill contractions: ‘s, ‘ve, ‘re Online Activities Between the Lions – Contraction Song Contraction Graphic Organizer Contraction Matching Printable Treasure Trove Game Activities & Lessons Contraction Machine Contraction Balloon Pop Contraction Jeopardy I’m a Caterpillar

Phonics Target Skill r controlled: er, ir, ur spelling words Online Activities Sandcastle Sort – BBC Words & Pictures Starfall - Ernie Barnes (-er) Starfall - Surfer Girl (-er, -ir, -ur) Caterpillar – Online Book Smartboard Activities & Lessons R Controlled Vowels (Lessons are in ABC order) I’m a Caterpillar

Decodable Reader and Leveled Readers Apply Phonics Decodable Reader and Leveled Readers

Describe how the seasons change. Interactive Writing Description Describe how the seasons change.

We already know that verbs are doing words. So… Click here to review. Verb presentation from: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishB2.htm I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar Target Skill Be Verbs: am, is, are, were Activities Kwiznet: Lesson and Quiz I’m a Caterpillar

Daily Fix-It 3. She did not want to hert it? 4. she pickked it up. I’m a Caterpillar

3. She did not want to hert it? She did not want to hurt it. Daily Fix-It 3. She did not want to hert it? She did not want to hurt it. she pickked it up. She picked it up. I’m a Caterpillar

Day 3 Morning Warm-Up! Have you ever seen a large caterpillar inch across the schoolyard? Today we’ll read about how this insect makes an amazing change. What changes might a caterpillar make?

How might we change our lives as the seasons change? Shared Literature How might we change our lives as the seasons change? What plans might you have to change, or rearrange, when the weather changes?

Phonics Target Skill r controlled: er, ir, ur spelling words Online Activities Sandcastle Sort – BBC Words & Pictures Starfall - Ernie Barnes (-er) Starfall - Surfer Girl (-er, -ir, -ur) Caterpillar – Online Book Smartboard Activities & Lessons R Controlled Vowels (Lessons are in ABC order) I’m a Caterpillar

Build Background How can you tell a caterpillar from another insect? What do caterpillars eat? How does a caterpillar change? I’m a Caterpillar

Build Background Caterpillars Butterflies Both I’m a Caterpillar

Vocabulary

Draw Conclusions Look for clues in the words and pictures to help you understand. Use what you read and what you know about real life to help you understand. I’m a Caterpillar

Define the words in small groups using a dictionary. Vocabulary Use Reference Sources Use a dictionary to define the word chrysalis with students. Place the following words in alphabetical order: ant deer caterpillar butterfly Define the words in small groups using a dictionary. I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar am, is, are, was, and were She _____ funny. I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar am, is, are, was, and were My mom ___ kind. I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar am, is, are, was, and were I ___ tired. I’m a Caterpillar

The children ___ silly. Grammar am, is, are, was, and were I’m a Caterpillar

Daily Fix-It The bug yelow wings had. what kind of bug was it. I’m a Caterpillar

The bug yelow wings had. what kind of bug was it. Daily Fix-It The bug yelow wings had. The bug had yellow wings. what kind of bug was it. What kind of bug was it? I’m a Caterpillar

Day 4 Morning Warm-Up! Today we’ll learn how to use computers. A computer can be a huge help. How can a computer help us learn?

Amazing Words fragile emerge vessel I’m a Caterpillar

Shared Literature Something that is fragile is easily broken. How would you have to touch a fragile insect shell? Emerging means to “come out”. What do you think would be emerging from a cicada shell? Vessels are tiny tubes.

Phonics Review:inflected endings & r-controlled ar Words with -ed Words with -ing

Phonics Target Skill r controlled: er, ir, ur spelling words Online Activities Sandcastle Sort – BBC Words & Pictures Starfall - Ernie Barnes (-er) Starfall - Surfer Girl (-er, -ir, -ur) Caterpillar – Online Book Smartboard Activities & Lessons R Controlled Vowels (Lessons are in ABC order) I’m a Caterpillar

Reading Online I’m a Caterpillar

Writing Across the Curriculum Write: Cycle Chart (TM pg. 141c) I’m a Caterpillar

We already know that verbs are doing words. So… Click here to review. Verb presentation from: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishB2.htm I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar am, is, are, was, and were I _____ tall. I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar am, is, are, was, and were You _____ funny. I’m a Caterpillar

Grammar am, is, are, was, and were It _____ old. I’m a Caterpillar

Daily Fix-It 7. It can fli veree high. She saw it fly awae? I’m a Caterpillar

7. It can fli veree high. It can fly very high. She saw it fly awae? Daily Fix-It 7. It can fli veree high. It can fly very high. She saw it fly awae? She saw it fly away. I’m a Caterpillar

Day 5 Morning Warm-Up! Butterflies are very pretty, but once that was not so. How do insects change and grow?

What do you think happened to the cidada? Shared Literature What do you think happened to the cidada? Would you like to be a scientist that observes nature? Why or why not?

Review You’ve got some dirt on your shirt. r-Controlled er, ir, ur and Contrations Review Underline words with /er/ and identify the contractions. You’ve got some dirt on your shirt. That’s a big bird on a small perch. We’re going to surf in the deep water. She’s a clerk in the garden store.

When chores are ________. High Frequency Words Read the clues. Answer each clue with a Word to Read on page 120. When chores are ________.

Read the clues. Answer each clue with a Word to Read on page 120. High Frequency Words Read the clues. Answer each clue with a Word to Read on page 120. I ________ and see.

If ants can ________ things up their hill. High Frequency Words Read the clues. Answer each clue with a Word to Read on page 120. If ants can ________ things up their hill.

When they ________ that High Frequency Words Read the clues. Answer each clue with a Word to Read on page 120. When they ________ that I am still.

Phonics Target Skill r controlled: er, ir, ur spelling words Online Activities Sandcastle Sort – BBC Words & Pictures Starfall - Ernie Barnes (-er) Starfall - Surfer Girl (-er, -ir, -ur) Caterpillar – Online Book Smartboard Activities & Lessons R Controlled Vowels (Lessons are in ABC order) I’m a Caterpillar

We already know that verbs are doing words. So… Click here to review. Verb presentation from: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishB2.htm I’m a Caterpillar

Daily Fix-It 9. ann watch butterflies. 10. Its your turn to bat I’m a Caterpillar

Ann watches butterflies. 10. Its your turn to bat Daily Fix-It 9. ann watch butterflies. Ann watches butterflies. 10. Its your turn to bat It’s your turn to bat. I’m a Caterpillar

the way on that do and take in up help use get them this put Review High Frequency Words the way on that do and take in up help use get them this put I’m a Caterpillar

eat too home your paper her small tree no many into saw good old want Review High Frequency Words eat too home your paper her small tree no many into saw good old want I’m a Caterpillar

catch could be there horse out who live work now people Review High Frequency Words catch could be there horse out who live work now people together inside I’m a Caterpillar

Review High Frequency Words down find food grow under new also water their other ground same family I’m a Caterpillar

always become everything day stays things nothing Review High Frequency Words always become everything day stays things nothing I’m a Caterpillar

any ever every own sure were enough afraid again few Review High Frequency Words any ever every own sure were enough afraid again few I’m a Caterpillar

Review High Frequency Words how read soon I’m a Caterpillar

Additional Online Resources Spelling City Practice, Spelling, & Grammar Workbook Pages I’m a Caterpillar