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Lesson 2 - Setting Purpose: Communicating in Print

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teaches Common Core State Standards RF.2.3.c http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/2/3/c
teaches Common Core State Standards RF.2.3.a http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/2/3/a
teaches Common Core State Standards RF.1.3.d http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/1/3/d
teaches Common Core State Standards L.2.2.d http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/2/2/d
teaches Common Core State Standards RF.1.3 http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/1/3
teaches Common Core State Standards L.2.2 http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/2/2
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Lesson 2 - Setting Purpose: Communicating in Print

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Daily Learning Targets 

  • Opening A: I can identify the syllables and vowel sounds in words. 
    • I can decode a word with a vowel in the middle and a silent “e” at the end.
    • I can decode (regularly spelled) two-syllable words with long vowels.
    • I can identify the five or six types of syllables in written words.
  • Work Time A: I can use what I know about the closed, open, and magic “e” syllable types to read the poem: “A Moment in Time.” 
    • I can decode a word with a vowel in the middle and a silent “e” at the end.
    • I can decode (regularly spelled) two-syllable words with long vowels.
  • Work Time B:  I can read and spell words with the closed, open, and magic “e” syllable types. 
    • I can identify spelling patterns based on syllable type.

In Advance

  • Prepare:
    • Enlarged Syllable Cards (cut them apart; to display in Opening A).
    • Enlarged Poem: “A Moment in Time” (write on chart paper or project electronically).
  • Poem: “A Moment in Time” in a transparent sleeve (one per student or pair; optional).
  • Consider predetermining partners for Work Time A and B (optional) and a method for deciding which partner will “go first.”
  • Copy the Word Card Page (one per pair) for Work Time B (optional).
  • Gather materials for independent work time (see Differentiated Small Group).

 Digital Materials Preparation:

  • Prepare to display the lesson or assign it to students before class.
  • For digital assignments, ensure that students have access to a digital device. 

Vocabulary

  • Lesson-specific: syllable, vowel
  • Text-specific: moment, splendid

Materials

  • Enlarged Syllable Cards (one set to display)
  • Enlarged Poem: “A Moment in Time”
  • Poem: “A Moment in Time” in a transparent sleeve (one per student or pair; optional)
  • White board markers (one per student; optional)
  • White board erasers (or tissues, socks, etc.; one per student; optional)
  • Word Cards Page (one per pair; optional)
  • White board (one per pair; to be used as a hard surface as needed; optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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