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Teacher: McKee                         Theme: Soft Skills Unit—Culture                                                         Date: 4/21-4/25
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7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—4/21
Journal Activity/ Breakfast

Spelling Review [pre-test]/ Vocabulary Review/
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Reading:
Little Women Comprehension
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math

Transition: Videos of different types of culture

Science:
Squishy egg experiment worksheet
Independent work/ Classroom Chores
 T—4/22
Journal Activity/Breakfast




Spelling Review [3x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [vocabulary story] Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math
Transition: Culture: Research different cultures as a group
Social Studies: President report (type report) (computer lab)

Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—4/23
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Small Group Reading: Comprehension reading activity
Lunch
Math:  Grocery store math—Life Skills math

Transition:
What are different parts of your culture?
Science:
Chemical vs. Physical Change: Squishy Egg Experiment

Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—4/24
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary/ Review
English Activity (from workbook)
 Peprally!
Small Group Reading: Fluency practice; blend game
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
--Life Skills math
Transition: Role-play: How to react when someone acts differently than you do.
Social Studies: N2Y Group activity


Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—4/25
SPECIAL OLYMPICS











NO SPELLING TEST—CUMULATIVE VOCABULARY TEST




Teacher: McKee                         Theme: Soft Skills Unit—Communication continued       Date: 4/7-4/11
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7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—4/7
Journal Activity/ Breakfast

Spelling Review [pre-test]/ Vocabulary Review/
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Reading:
Comprehension Story (varied questions with small groups)
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math;
Small Groups:
Life Skills Math Sheet
Transition: Answering the telephone, talking on the telphone

Science:
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments
http://www.slideshare.net/sth215/science-equipment-for-sixth-grade
Independent work/ Classroom Chores
 T—4/8
Journal Activity/Breakfast




Spelling Review [3x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [vocabulary story] Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math;
Small Groups:
Lesson 3: Division/Skip Counting
Transition: Using words wisely—The right way to use words vs. the wrong way to use words
Social Studies: [News2You Reading activity {n2y.com}]


Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—4/9
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
English Activity (from workbook)
Community-based instruction: SS visit the Animal Shelter (group 2; week 2)
Small Group Reading: Fluency practice; blend game
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[ Small Groups:
Lesson 4: Division/Skip Counting

Transition:
Asking for help appropriately
Science:
(TEST)
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments
http://www.slideshare.net/sth215/science-equipment-for-sixth-grade
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—4/10
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary/ Review
English Activity (from workbook)
Community-based instruction: SS visit Faith Rescue (group 2; week 2)
Small Group Reading: Fluency practice; blend game
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[ Small Groups:
Lesson 4: Division/Skip Counting

Transition: Role-play: Reading body language
Social Studies: N2Y Group activity


Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—4/11
Journal Activity/Breakfast


Spelling Practice Test
PE
Spelling Test

Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [vocabulary  sentences], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Money: Class visits store

Problem-Solving:
--Your supervisor comes in, throws down his or her books, kicks, the door, and storms around the room.  How should you approach him or her?
--Your customer asks you where the bathroom is.  You know where the employee bathroom is but not the public bathroom.  What should you do?
Science:
Cause/Reaction—Candle pouring (using the microwave, following directions, etc)
Independent work time/Classroom Chores

Spelling Words:                                                                      Vocabulary Words: (cont’d)
--answer                                                                      expression
--conversation                                                             communicate
--information                                                               facial
--message                                                                    demonstrate
--speech                                                                       appropriate
--blogging
--Internet
--bulletin
--account
--note
--web
--statement



Teacher: McKee                         Theme: Soft Skills Unit—Communicating Efficiently                   Date: 3/31-4/4

7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—3/31
Journal Activity/ Breakfast

Spelling Review [pre-test]/ Vocabulary Review/
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Reading:
Fables: Read together; then read in small groups; answer given questions
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math;
Small Groups:
Lesson 3: Division/Skip Counting
Transition: What are communication skills?  How do we communicate?

Science:
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments
http://www.slideshare.net/sth215/science-equipment-for-sixth-grade
Independent work/ Classroom Chores
 T—4/1
Journal Activity/Breakfast




Spelling Review [3x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
English Activity (from workbook)
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math;
Small Groups:
Lesson 3: Division/Skip Counting
Transition: Using words wisely—The right way to use words vs. the wrong way to use words
Social Studies: [News2You Reading activity {n2y.com}]


Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—4/2
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
English Activity (from workbook)
Community-based instruction: SS visit the Animal Shelter (group 2; week 2)
Small Group Reading: Fluency practice; blend game
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[ Small Groups:
Lesson 4: Division/Skip Counting

Transition:
Asking for help appropriately
Science:
(TEST)
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments
http://www.slideshare.net/sth215/science-equipment-for-sixth-grade
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—4/3
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary/ Review
English Activity (from workbook)
Community-based instruction: SS visit Faith Rescue (group 2; week 2)
Small Group Reading: Fluency practice; blend game
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[ Small Groups:
Lesson 4: Division/Skip Counting

Transition: Role-play: Reading body language
Social Studies: N2Y Group activity


Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—4/4
Journal Activity/Breakfast


Spelling Practice Test
PE
Spelling Test

Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Money: Class visits store

Problem-Solving:
--Your supervisor comes in, throws down his or her books, kicks, the door, and storms around the room.  How should you approach him or her?
--Your customer asks you where the bathroom is.  You know where the employee bathroom is but not the public bathroom.  What should you do?
Science:
Cause/Reaction—Candle pouring (using the microwave, following directions, etc)
Independent work time/Classroom Chores



Teacher: McKee                         Theme: Read Across America Week                      

7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—2/17
Journal Activity/ Breakfast

McKee at Transition Conference
Spelling Review [pre-test]/ Vocabulary Review
P.E.
Reading: Read selected Dr. Seuss book (discuss what Read Across America is)
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math; Division/ Skip Counting Review; Time Review
Selecting a book: What kind of books do you enjoy reading? Why?

Science: Review; Animals—survival traits (camouflage, hair, blubber, etc.)
*Students may deliver candles if needed
Independent work/ Classroom Chores
 T—2/18
Journal Activity/Breakfast



McKee at Transition Conference
Spelling Review [3x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Grocery store math; Division/ Skip Counting Review; Time Review
Everyone is different: What are your favorite things? What makes you special
Social Studies: [News2You Reading activity {n2y.com}]

*Students may deliver candles if needed
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—2/19
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
NO COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION WEDNESDAY:
Computer Lab—Placement Test
Reading: Read selected Dr. Seuss book,
R.ES.10.1: Identify Characters’ attitudes
[teacher-directed activity]
Therapeutic Class:
Students will continue their classroom business activities
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 introduction]

 [teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Unit Cont’d
2. Skip Counting


Importance of Reading: Why do we need to know how to read?
Science:
SCI.ES. 10.2:Describe an action/reaction (Mentos /Dt coke activity)
 [teacher-directed activity
*Students may deliver candles if needed]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—2/20
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary Review
Community Based Instruction:
Thrift store
Reading:
R.ES. 10.3: Follow Directions using picture cues

R.ES. 10.1: Identify characters attitudes
[teacher-directed activity]
Lunch
Math: 
M.ES. 10.2: Determine perimeter of a rectangle, triangle, and square

Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 Lesson 1]

 [teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Cont’d
2. Skip Counting

Self Advocating: Asking for help
Social Studies: [News2You Reading/
Worksheets
{n2y.com}]



Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—2/21
Journal Activity/Breakfast

McKee out
Spelling Practice Test
PE
Spelling Test

Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Test:
1.Division Activity
2. Skip Counting

Activity: Dressing self review; review zipping, buttoning, snapping, and tying

*Students deliver candles as needed
Science:
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments

Independent work time/Classroom Chores

Spelling Words:
--read               --self
--fun                --you
--book              --me
--library           --special
--select             --cat
--favorite         --hat






7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—2/17
Journal Activity/ Breakfast


Spelling Review [pre-test]/ Vocabulary Review
P.E.
Reading: Review grade 11 Extended Standards
R.ES. 11.2: Follow directions using pictures to produce an outcome.
Lunch
Math: Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math [review]
Small group: 1. Division cont’d
2. Skip Counting
Dressing Yourself: Shopping for clothing online; Teacher demonstration
Mrs. Kimball visits
Science: SCI. ES. 10.1: Forming a hypothesis
Independent work/ Classroom Chores
 T—2/18
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [3x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math [ordering review]
Small group:
1.  Division Cont’d
2. Skip Counting

Dressing Yourself: Shopping activity in the computer lab
Social Studies: [News2You Reading activity {n2y.com}]

**Students who need to finish Performance Series go to computer lab**
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—2/19
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
NO COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION WEDNESDAY:
Computer Lab—Placement Test
Reading: R.ES.10.1: Identify Characters’ attitudes
[teacher-directed activity]
Therapeutic Class:
Students will participate in an art project with Therapeutic class:
Shopping collage; students will choose items of clothing for their collage
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 introduction]

 [teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Unit Cont’d
2. Skip Counting


Dressing Yourself:
Students will select appropriate clothing for different activities
Science:
SCI.ES. 10.1:Describe an action/reaction (Mentos /Dt coke activity)
 [teacher-directed activity ]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—2/20
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary Review
Community Based Instruction:
Thrift store
Reading:
R.ES. 10.2: Answer Questions Using a Table or Chart
[teacher-directed activity]
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 Lesson 1]

 [teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Cont’d
2. Skip Counting

Dressing Yourself: Students will select appropriate clothing for the weather; using buttons/zippers
/ties
Social Studies: [News2You Reading/
Worksheets
{n2y.com}]



Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—2/21
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Practice Test
PE
Spelling Test
Lunch
Test:
1.Division Activity
2. Skip Counting

Activity: Clothing Bingo
Science:
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments

Independent work time/Classroom Chores

Spelling Words:
--blouse
--gloves
--website
--tax
--ship
--cost
--cap
--shoes
--store
--budget







7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—2/17
President’s Day











 T—2/18
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [pre-test] /Vocabulary Review
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math [ordering review]
Small group:
1.  Division Cont’d
2. Skip Counting

Dressing Yourself: Introduction—Video about choosing clothing
Social Studies: [News2You Reading activity {n2y.com}]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—2/19
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
NO COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION WEDNESDAY:
Computer Lab—Placement Test
Reading: R.ES.10.1: Identify Characters’ attitudes
[teacher-directed activity]
Therapeutic Class:
Students will participate in an art project with Therapeutic class:
Using a catalog to shop
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 introduction]

 [teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Unit Cont’d
2. Skip Counting


Dressing Yourself:
Students will select appropriate clothing for different activities
Science:
SCI.ES. 10.1:Describe an action/reaction (Mentos /Dt coke activity)
 [teacher-directed activity ]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—2/20
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary Review
Community Based Instruction:
Thrift store
Reading:
R.ES. 10.2: Answer Questions Using a Table or Chart
[teacher-directed activity]
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 Lesson 1]

 [teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Cont’d
2. Skip Counting

Dressing Yourself: Students will select appropriate clothing for the weather; using buttons/zippers
/ties
Social Studies: [News2You Reading/
Worksheets
{n2y.com}]



Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—2/21
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Practice Test
PE
Spelling Test
Lunch
Test:
1.Division Activity
2. Skip Counting

Activity: Shopping for clothing online
Science:
SCI.ES. 10.3
Using basic scientific instruments

Independent work time/Classroom Chores

Spelling Words [Review]:
--shop              --jacket            --store
--cost               --warm             --clothes
--pants             --cool               --shoes
--shirt               --socks             --tag





7:45-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
M—2/10
Newspaper Activity

Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [pre-test] /Vocabulary Review

Writing Activity: Movie Field Trip
P.E.
Reading: R.ES.11.3: Directions in a passage
[teacher-directed activity]
Short Story fluency
Lunch
Math: Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math [coin value review]
Small group:
1.  Division Introduction
2. Skip Counting

Introduction: Personal Safety:
Read behavior book: Activate Background Knowledge
SCI. ES. 11.2:  Identify things needed for a plant to survive [teacher-directed activity ]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 T—2/11
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [pre-test] /Vocabulary Review
P.E.
Elective Classes [chorus/art/child dev.]/ Classroom Rotations: Reading Small groups [independent reading/partner reading], Task boxes,  Computer time
Sham
Lunch
Math: Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math [ordering review]
Small group:
1.  Division Introduction
2. Skip Counting

Personal Safety: Being safe in public vs. being safe at home
Social Studies: [News2You Reading activity {n2y.com}]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 W—2/12
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review
[3 x’s each] /Vocabulary Review
Community Based Instruction: Humane Society
Reading: R.ES.11.1: Identify Mood and Setting in a Story
[teacher-directed activity]
Therapeutic Class:
Students will participate in an art project with Therapeutic class
WRAPPING VALENTINE BOXES
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 introduction]
M.ES. 11. 2: Match geometric shapes to the appropriate space
[teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Introduction
2. Skip Counting


Personal Safety: Functional Road Signs/ Safety in the car
Science:
SCI.ES. 11.3:
Identify survival traits of living things [teacher-directed activity ]
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
 Th—2/13
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Review [write a sentence]
/Vocabulary Review
Community Based Instruction:
Thrift store
Reading:
R.ES. 11.3: Identify Directions in a Passage
[teacher-directed activity]
Lunch
Math:  Timed Math Test; Grocery Store Math
[Unit 2 Lesson 1]
M.ES. 11.3:
Match Rotated Images of squares, rectangles, and triangles
[teacher-directed activity]
Small group:
1.  Division Introduction
2. Skip Counting

Personal Safety: Friends, Money, and Personal Belongings
Social Studies: [News2You Reading/
Worksheets
{n2y.com}]


Chores Test
Independent work time/Classroom Chores
  F—2/14
Journal Activity/Breakfast
Spelling Practice Test
PE
Spelling Test
Lunch
Test:
1.Division Activity
2. Skip Counting

Test: Functional Signs
Valentine Activities:
--card exchange
--candy heart graphing

Independent work time/Classroom Chores

Spelling Words [Review]:
--check                        --mop               -- wash
--bank              --bake              --dry
--bleach           --cup
--bed                --spoon
--sweep            --fork

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