Julian Flores Jr.
Layered Curriculum
Reading/Vocabulary Development
Grade: 1
TEKS: §110.12.
(A.)
Identify words that name actions (verbs) and words that name
persons,
places or things (nouns)
(B.) Determine the meaning of a compound
words using knowledge of the
meaning of their individual component words (e.g., lunchtime)
(6.)
Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students will understand new
vocabulary
and use it when reading and writing. Students
are expected to complete the
following:
In order to complete this assignment
each student will need to obtain 100 points. Each layer will
have a total number of points they must acquire before moving
onto the next level.
Objectives: The student will be able
to:
·
Identify words that name action (verbs)
at 90 percent of the time without teacher assistance.
·
Identify words that name persons, places
or things (nouns) at 90 percent of the time without teacher
assistance.
·
Determine the meaning of a compound word
using knowledge of the meaning of their individual component
words such as (football) at 90 percent of the time without teacher
assistance.
Class
Instruction:
Day One, Part One: On the first day, I (teacher)
will go over the new vocabulary words that are known as verbs
and nouns. I will tell you the difference between a verb and
a noun and how you can tell the difference. I will then allow
the students to practice finding verbs and nouns by reading
a sentence aloud and asking students to tell me what the verb
or noun is in the sentence.
During our practice session, I will ask students if they
can come up with an example of a verb, noun or if they don’t
understand to ask questions.
Day One, Part Two: Also on the first day, I (teacher) will go over some compound words
that are used within our daily speech. I will ask students for
input of words they think are compound words. This exercise
will require class participation to see if students understand
the meaning of a compound word. I will give an example and then
ask students for input.
Upon completion of my lecture the students
will move on to seatwork. At this time I will explain to the
students that they have to complete 3 levels of work to achieve
the required grade. Each level has different activities to choose
from; however they must complete enough assignments with enough
points to move towards the next level.
C Level
- Each Student must obtain 60 points to move on to the next
level.
1. Stair Step Writing: write each vocabulary
word using the stair step method. (10
points)
2. ABC Order: write each vocabulary word
in order. (10 points)
3. Rainbow Color Writing: Write vocabulary
words in rainbow colors using
crayons,
color pencils or markers. (20 points)
4. 5 Times Each: write vocabulary words
5 times each (10 points)
5. Write and Draw: write each vocabulary
word down and draw a picture of the
word.
(15 points)
6. Sentences: write a sentence with each
vocabulary word. (20 points)
7. Computer Writing: have a parent set-up
a Microsoft Word Document at home
and
have the student type down the vocabulary words. (25 points)
8. 5 W’s: read a short
story and describe what is happening and ask yourself
“Who, What, When, Where and Why” and write
down the verbs and nouns in the
story. (25 points)
9. Small Group Activity:
Choose a partner and practice spelling vocabulary words
using a Dry-Erase Board and marker. (5 points)
10. Divide into Syllables:
write down the vocabulary words in Syllables and
separate them by a dash. (15 points)
11. Write a Poem: write
a short poem using 5 of your vocabulary words. (15
points)
* Show your teacher your work before moving
on to the next level
B Level – Each Student
must obtain 20 points to move on to the next level.
1. Write a paragraph; make
sure you use all your vocabulary words. (20 points)
2. Create a Picture-gram
of all your vocabulary words. (20 points)
3. Design three pictures,
one displaying the verbs, one displaying nouns and
one displaying compound words. (20 points)
4. Find a newspaper and
circle as many of your vocabulary words you find in it.
(20 points)
5. Create a play using
your vocabulary words and act it out for your classroom
(20 points)
A Level - Each Student
must obtain 20 points to complete this level.
1. Each student must pass
a weekly Vocabulary Test. (20 points)
2. Each student must write
a paper in their own words why it is important to
learn new vocabulary words. (20 points)
3. Each student must write
a paper on how they practice learning the new
vocabulary words and explain it to the class
so we can get ideas on how to
become better learners. (20 points)
100 – 90 Points = A
89 – 80 Points = B
79 – 70 Points = C
69 – 60 Points = D
59 and Below = F
Dr Kathie Nunley
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