Treasures
Treasures
Todays Agenda
Objectives
Printed Materials Outline of a monthly plan Walk-through lesson
Objectives
Language Arts + Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Grammar and Phonics Knowledge Writing Skills Test-taking Stratagies
Printed Materials
Student Text Book Teachers Guide Grammar Workbook Homework Workbook
Monthly Plan
Week 1
Monday Background discussion and activity Wednesday Continued background discussion and activity; Vocabulary introduction Friday Review vocabulary, read first short story
Monthly Plan
Week 2
Monday Read main selectioin; begin comprehension discussion Wednesday Reread main selection; finish comprehension discussion Friday Quiz: Vocabulary and reading comprehension; introduce grammar point
Weekly journal due. Practice Book pages due. Homework: Reading comprehension worksheet Homework: Reading comprehension worksheet Homework: Grammar worksheet
Monthly Plan
Week 3
Monday Work on grammar point and complete activity; introduce phonics point Wednesday Work on phonics point and complete activity Friday Quiz: Grammar and phonics; introduce writing assignment
Monthly Plan
Week 4
Monday Read final short selection; begin writing assignment Wednesday Work on writing assignmentcorrect mistakes and rewrite Friday Finish writing assignment
Discuss
What are some challenges you face with lesson planning? How have you overcome those challenges?
Lesson Review
Treasures 1.4 What Scientists Do
Building a Background
Fun Ideas:
Background
Prior knowledge and indepth discussion
Homework
Discuss
How do you (or would) you approach a background discussion with your class? Is there anything that has worked well or anything that you struggle with presenting?
Introducing Vocabulary
Vocabulary Comprehension
Pre-reading understanding of new words
Lesson Outline
Dictionary Word games Reading short selection: Be
Curious
Worksheets
Reference Dictionary
Homework
Homework
Discuss
What are some effective stratagies that you have used (or would use) to teach vocabulary? Do you use any other formats for vocabulary worksheets?
Reading Comprehension
Reading main selection and understanding the units concept
Lesson Outline
Introduction discussion
Ben Franklin
Comprehension discussion and
questions
Worksheet
Checking Comprehension
Homework
Homework
Homework
Discuss
What has been challenging about addressing reading comprehesnsion? What has gone smoothly? How do you engage your students in reading the material?
Reading Comprehension
Reading main selection and understanding the units concept
Lesson Outline
Observation game Read second short selection: A
Close Look
Discussion Writing homework
Observation Game
Can you spot 4 differences in her appearance?
Homework
Lesson
examples
Grammar and phonics game Homework worksheets
Homework
Homework
Writing to Understand
Homework
Ben Franklin is scientist because he made kite, stove and glasses and he was curious boy. The Ben Franklin knew it could make sparks. He sometimes saw the sparks when he put his key into a lock.
Writing
Critical thinking and response to writing prompt
topic
Write 3 drafts Presentation
Test-Taking Strategies
Test Parts Vocabulary Grammar and phonics Reading Comprehension Writing Methods Multiple-choice Fill-in-the-blank Short answer Writing prompt
Example Test
Example Test
Journals
Questions or Comments?
What is still unclear about methods or materials for teaching Treasures? Do you have any insights that would help Feinschule better prepare upcoming materials? Any other comments or questions for me or the group?
Online Resources
Treasures Online: http://treasures.macmillanmh.com -also accessed through www.feinschule.co.kr Vocabulary and Grammar Games:
Englipedia- http://www.jhsenglipediaproject.com Three Wise Monkeys- http://www.edochan.com Teach English in Asia- http://www.teachenglishinasia.net
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