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This document outlines a monthly lesson plan for teaching language arts and reading comprehension using the Treasures curriculum. It includes objectives focused on vocabulary, grammar, phonics, writing and test-taking skills. A sample weekly schedule is provided that incorporates printed materials, building background knowledge, introducing vocabulary, reading selections, grammar/phonics lessons, writing assignments, and assessments. Suggested activities are provided for each component, and challenges of lesson planning are discussed.

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Treasures

This document outlines a monthly lesson plan for teaching language arts and reading comprehension using the Treasures curriculum. It includes objectives focused on vocabulary, grammar, phonics, writing and test-taking skills. A sample weekly schedule is provided that incorporates printed materials, building background knowledge, introducing vocabulary, reading selections, grammar/phonics lessons, writing assignments, and assessments. Suggested activities are provided for each component, and challenges of lesson planning are discussed.

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Treasures

By: Kathryn Farkas

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

Weekly journal due.

Grammar workbook pages due.

Homework: Write and draw a picture background worksheet

Homework: Complete the sentences vocabulary worksheet

Homework: Make sentences vocabulary worksheet; read the main selection

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

Grammar Workbook pages due.

Weekly journal due.


Homework: Phonics worksheet Homework: Review grammar and phonics points Homework: 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

Weekly journal due.

Practice Book pages due.

Homework: Writing assignment

Homework: Writing assignment

Homework: Background worksheet for next chapter

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

Science Experiment Pictionary Charades Observation Game Movie or documentary clip

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

Playing with Vocabulary

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?

Diving into the Main Selection

Reading Comprehension
Reading main selection and understanding the units concept

Lesson Outline
Introduction discussion

Genre Read to find out

Reading main selection: Meet

Ben Franklin
Comprehension discussion and

questions
Worksheet

Using the Teachers Guide

Reading the Main Selection

Checking Comprehension

Retelling the Story

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?

Supplementing with the Small Selection

Homework

Lesson

Phonics and Grammar


Reviewing learned knowledge and acquiring new skills

Introduce new point and give

examples
Grammar and phonics game Homework worksheets

Using the Teachers Guide

Homework

Homework

Talk to your Neighbor


Do you find the Grammar Workbooks useful? Do you use outside materials to teach grammar points?

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

Introduce and discuss writing

topic
Write 3 drafts Presentation

Helping Planet Earth Presentation


Treasures 2.2

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

Time for Kids

Journals

Making Their Work Important

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

Video Resources: www.youtube.com


Grammar Help: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/

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