Grade 2/3 Language ArtsLong Range Plans

Sandra Bjornson 2015-2016

Overview

Over the course of the year students will be taught the following outcomes throughout the year. Each day they will be exposed to lessons that will touch on various outcomes in their “Daily 5” program, “Words Their Way” program, Phonics, Writing assignments (Journals, lists, letters, labels, captions, poetry) as well one novel study.

The Grade 2 and Grade 3 classes will be taught concurrently with assignments focusing on their outcomes according to the Program of Studies.

General Outcome 1

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.

General Outcome 2

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and criticallyto oral, print and other media texts.

General Outcome 3

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to manage ideas and information.

General Outcome 4

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.

General Outcome 5

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to respect, support and collaborate with others.

* The following is an outline of the material that we will cover throughout the year, in accordance with the curriculum teaching both the general and specific outcomes throughout the year*

  1. Reading Comprehension
  • Students will work on reading comprehension exercises throughout the year. These exercises will be taken from a variety to resources such as: Reading Assessment Tests, One-One Conferencing, and various reading comprehension resources
  1. Writing
  2. Journal writing will be mini-lessons focusing on various types of writing and general L.A. skills, such as sentence structure, letters, paragraph development, various forms of poetry, dictionary skills, webs, character development, etc.
  3. Writing assignments will be focused on developing narrative stories with proper sentence and paragraph development, Letter Writing, and Various forms of poetry.
  4. Evaluation of writing will largely be teacher guided self-assessment during conferences, individual self-assessment, and through rubrics, which the student’s will be made aware of prior to completion.
  5. The 6 traits of writing will be introduced near the end of October and will be used from that point throughout the year.
  1. Novel Studies
  2. In March the novel study “Flat Stanley” will be introduced. Over the course of 3 weeks, the class will read together and then at home read independently the novels. Various outcomes of the Program of Studies will be addressed regarding both writing, reading, group work and respecting others.
  1. Phonics
  2. Phonetics and grammar will be taught at the conclusion of most “Daily 5” lessons usingModern Curriculum Press “Phonics” Level 2 and 3, various Smart Board lessons and through “Words Their Way” lessons.

5. Literature

  • The students will be exposed to many forms of literature through various methods such as: choral reading, reader’s theatre, guided reading, teacher reading, etc.

Resources:

  • The Daily Fiveby Gail Boushey & Joan Moser
  • The CAFÉ Book by Gail Boushey & Joan Moser
  • Modern Curriculm Press Phonics Level 2 and 3
  • Words Their Way by Donald Dr. Bear, Marcia Invernizzi, Shae Templeton, Francine Johnston
  • Skills for School Success
  • 6traits Writing Crates for Grade 3
  • Flat Stanley
  • Library and IMC Resources
  • Internet
  • Accelerated Reading

Methods of Instruction:

  • Variety of instructional strategies to target different learning styles
  • Direct instruction through lecture, demonstrations, question and answer
  • Individual, small group, and whole group activities
  • Internet resources, SMARTBoard Resources

Evaluation:

Language Arts Evaluations will be made considering the following:

  1. Daily Word Work
  2. Phonics Book Assignments
  3. Writing Assignments (Paragraphs, Letters, Narrative Stories, Research, Poetry)Journal Writing (various mini-writing assignments)
  4. Reading Comprehension exercises
  5. Grammar
  6. Spelling
  7. Collaborative Group Work Skills

Students will receive a Level of Achievement Code on report cards based on the following criteria:

4- The student’s performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of all or almost all of the grade level concepts. The student is an independent learner and consistently applies the skills and knowledge.

3- The student demonstrates a solid understanding of most of the grade level concepts. The student needs minimal assistance and usually applies the skills and knowledge.

2- The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the grade level concepts. The student needs occasional assistance and sometimes applies the skills and knowledge.

1-The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the grade level concepts. The student needs assistance on a regular basis and rarely applies the skills and knowledge.

INS=- Insufficient assessment evidence for this outcome is available to give a mark.

Not Applicable- the outcome or subject areas has not been covered this past term.