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 * Reading-[[file:January 31-lesson plans.docx]]**
 * Writing-**
 * ACOS** 7.) Compose expository texts using an introductory paragraph that includes a main idea; supporting paragraphs with a minimum of three reasons, explanations, or steps in a process; and a conclusion.

Monday- Begin new prompt. Introduce the prompt, write in student journals, allow students to underline key words, discuss prompt whole group. Tuesday- Create hand graphic organizers for the writing prompt. Draw the hand in journals, fill in paragraph 1 and review exposotory prompt.
 * Prompt:** Have you discovered the secret to making a close friend (or someone in your family) laugh? Explain the best way to make someone giggle.

Wednesday- Complete paragraphs 2,3,4 on graphic organizers. Allow students to fill it in individually, then go back and check for understanding. Allow students to share with each other, then aloud.

Thursday- Complete paragraph 5 on graphic organizer. Allow students to fill it in individually, then go back and check for understanding. Allow students to share with each other, then aloud.

Friday- Create titles for the new essay prompt. Discuss the importance of a strong title.

Science : COS #5 Contrast ways in which light rays are bent by concave and convex lenses. Describing how a prism forms a visible spectrum, explaining why different objects have different colors, describe how mirrors reflect light. Describe the relationship between the structure of the eye and sight. Identify types of corrective lenses used to correct different sight problems: convex-farsightedness and concave-nearsightedness. Identify the contribution of van Leeuwenhoek to the development of the microscope. COS # 7.1 Compare unicellular and multicellular organisms. Monday : Microworlds Lesson 4. activity sheet 4-What have you learned about lenses? Assessment sheet, Complete vocabulary study guide. Tuesday : Lesson 5 Learning to Use the Microscope. Vocabulary quiz Wednesday : Lesson 7 The Field of View. Complete lesson. ORDER MICROORGANISMS Thursday : Lesson 8 preparing slides. Friday : Comprehension Toolkit lesson. Learn about van Leeuwenhoek and his contribution to the microscope. Read student books and record information in charts.

SPELLING PREFIXES (over-,under-,sub-,super-,out-,) Monday- write words in planner Tuesday- page 66 in Spelling book Wednesday- page 68 in Spelling book <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Thursday- REVIEW <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Friday- TEST

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">GRAMMAR- PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">(attempt if you want) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Monday- Grammar book pg.146 1-8 orally <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Tuesday- Grammar book pg. 147 1-15 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Wednesday- write! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Thursday- review <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Friday- TEST