Unit Plan

Second Grade Skills Unit 1: The Cat Bandit

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For twenty-two lessons over five weeks, scholars practice sound-spelling correspondence, spelling patterns, tricky words, and reading decodable text. Assessments aid in small group formation and gauge comprehension. Lessons begin with a warm-up, then go into concept review, skills practice, and reading time. Some lessons include take-home materials for extra practice.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Review the introduction to learn more about the unit and its entire series
  • Create a focus wall that showcases the unit's concepts, spelling patterns, tricky words, and learners' finished products
  • Start a portfolio that includes the units' work and assessments 
Classroom Considerations
  • The first of six units focused on skills practice created by Core Knowledge; units should be taught in order
  • Requires ample prep time to make copies and collect materials for each lesson
Pros
  • Wiggle cards add movement to each lesson
  • Take-home materials bridge the home-school connection
  • Assessments offer a look into pupils' proficiency, which is helpful for discussion during conferences
Cons
  • None