Eye of the Storm-Gr. 5

READING ALIGNMENT MODEL
SC Standard:
SC Indicator:
SC Objective/
Assessment Limit:
Title of Text:
Comprehension of Information Text
Develop & apply knowledge of organizational structure of
informational
Identify and use words and phrases associated w/common
organizational patterns text
Eye of the Storm: Chasing with Warren Faidley
PLAN FOR INSTRUCTION
Prior to completing this portion, make sure that you have read the text as a reader, and thought through
it as a reader!
Scaffold the Objective
What are the component
parts of the SC
objective?
Define transition words and provide examples.
Define chronological and sequencing
Lesson Objective
What are the students
expected to learn by the
end of the lesson?
Students will identify words and phrases in the text that show
the text is organized by sequence of events.
Formative Assessment
How will the students
demonstrate the
intended learning as
stated in the lesson’s
objective?
Above: Provide examples of sequencing; Discuss whether or
not this organizational pattern was effective.
On: Identify words and phrases that show the text is
organized by sequence.
Below: Use post it flag or note to identify sequence words;
highlight (words in) a photocopied portion of the text
Exemplary Response
What will a successful
student response look
like?
Students will identify words from the text, such as:
before, then, next, finally, tomorrow.
Demonstrate an understanding that the sequence words
help you understand the text by showing the events in
order.
Explicit Instruction
* Plan for instruction
Chunk the text
* Select or construct a
graphic organizer

* Plan the teacher
modeling or the I Do.
* Plan the guided
practice or the We Do.
* Plan the independent
practice or the You Do.
INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS
Prior to completing this portion, make sure that you have read the text as a reader, and thought through
it as a reader!
BEFORE READING
How will you prepare
students to read the new
selection? How can you
prepare the students for
the skill to be taught?
DURING/AFTER
READING
How will you chunk the
text, guide the reading,
and check for
comprehension after the
initial reading of the
new selection?