Curricular Plan for Making MeaningFirst Grade

Unit 2: Making Connections (Fiction)3 Weeks

Students should understand and be able to:Comprehension Focus

Students make text-to-self connections. Students informally identify important ideas in a story. Students answer questions to understand the story. Students read independently.

Social Development Focus Students take responsibility for their learning and behavior. Students develop the group skill of talking and listening to one another.

Mentor Texts Matthew and Tilly McDuff and the Baby Chrysanthemum

Making MeaningWeek 1

Day 1: Read-aloud - Matthew and Tilly

Read aloud Discuss the story Read independently

Day 2: Strategy Lesson

Introduce making connections Reflect on the story’s message Read independently

Assessment: making connections to important ideas or details

Common Core State StandardsRF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.1.4a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).SL.1.1b Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read

RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.1.4a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).SL.1.1b Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read

aloud or information presented orally or through other media. aloud or information presented orally or through other media.Making Meaning Vocabulary

Week 4Vocabulary Words: quarrel, rumble, tremble, peacefulDay 1

Act out the words – Ongoing Review

Introduce and define new words Discuss the words and make

connections

Assessment: acting out words, comprehension of word meaning, using words informally during unrelated conversations

Day 2 Review the words Think about the words and

make connections

Day 3 Visualize the words

Common Core State StandardsL.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).L.1.5d Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including

L.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

L.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

Making MeaningWeek 2

Day 1: Read-aloud – McDuff and the Baby

Read aloud Discuss the story Read independently

Assessment: sharing partner thinking, making connections to the story, connecting big ideas and feelings in the story

Day 2: Strategy Lesson

Think about making connections Draw personal connections Read independently Extension: Think about the classroom community

Common Core State StandardsRF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.1.4a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.1.4a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).SL.1.1b Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).SL.1.1b Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Making Meaning VocabularyWeek 5

Vocabulary Words: rescue, crabby, stomp, wonderDay 1

Play “Which Word is it?” – Ongoing Review

Introduce and define new words Use the word in context Discuss the word

Day 2 Review the words Act out the word

Day 3 Discuss the word and make

connections Think more about the words

Common Core State StandardsL.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the

L.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).L.1.5d Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative

L.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

topics and texts under discussion). conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

Making MeaningWeek 3

Day 1: Read-aloud – Chrysanthemum

Read-aloud Discuss the story Reflect on partner discussions Read independently

Day 2: Strategy Lesson

Review making connections Begin the “What Good Readers Do” chart Reflect on working together Read independently Extension: Read and discuss the Epilogue

Assessment: making connections, connecting big ideas and feelings to the story

Common Core State StandardsRF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.1.4a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of

RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.1.4a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.RL. 1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of

appropriate complexity for grade 1.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).SL.1.1b Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

appropriate complexity for grade 1.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).SL.1.1b Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Making Meaning VocabularyWeek 6

Vocabulary Words: arrive, admire, hope, squintDay 1

Imagine That! – Ongoing Review

Introduce and define the words Discuss the words and make

connections Talk about the words

Assessment: comprehension of word meaning, challenging words

Day 2 Review the words Discuss the words

Day 3 Visualize the words

Common Core State StandardsL.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

L.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

L.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L.1.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

Helpful TipsMaking Meaning

Decide how you will randomly assign partners to work together during this unit. For suggestions about paring students randomly, see page xxiii. For considerations to partner ELL see page xxx.

Prepare a sheet of chart paper labeled “What Good Readers Do” (See Day 2, Step 5 on page 69) Make copies of the Unit 2 Parent Letter (BLM2) to send home with students on the last day of the unit.

Making Meaning Vocabulary Use picture and word cards1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20. Set aside a few minutes during

the week to review words.