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Lesson 20 - Word Workout: Question Boxes

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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.1.3.e http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/1/3/e
teaches Common Core State Standards L.2.2.d http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/2/2/d
teaches Common Core State Standards RF.2.3 http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/2/3
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 20 - Word Workout: Question Boxes

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Daily Learning Targets 

  • Opening A: I can review what I have learned about long vowel spelling patterns for /ā/, /ī/ and /ē/. 
    • I can decode a word with a vowel team (two vowels that make a long vowel sound) in the middle.
  • Work Time A: I can use the long vowel spelling patterns “ai,” “ay,” “ea,” “ee,” “igh,” “ie,” and “-y” to spell one-syllable words and read two-syllable words.
    • I can identify the five or six types of syllables in written words.
    • I can look at written multisyllabic words and identify the syllable pattern.
    • I can decode (regularly spelled) two-syllable words with long vowels.
    • I can use spelling patterns I know to spell words correctly.

In Advance

  • Prepare:
    • Enlarged Long Vowel Anchor Chart (either enlarge the page or write it on chart paper).
    • Enlarged copy of the Question Boxes.
    • Copies of Question Boxes (one per student or pair of students).
    • Copies of Question Boxes Partner Letter (optional).
  • Pre-determine partners for Work Time A and a method for deciding who will go first.
  • Gather materials for differentiated small group instruction (see Differentiated Small Groups).

 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: identify, workout, exercise, segment, syllable

Materials

  • Enlarged Long Vowel Anchor Chart 
  • Enlarged Question Boxes
  • Question Boxes (one per student or pair of students)
  • Clipboards if not working at a desk or table (one per student or pair)
  • Writing utensils (one per student or pair)
  • Question Boxes Partner Letter (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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