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Day Two
Oral Language Extension
During independent workstation time, pair
students to discuss details that support this
main idea: Whooping cranes are big birds.
Suggest they use photos and the facts
on page 3 for ideas. Tell students to be
prepared to report on their conversation
during individual conference time.
Home/School Connection
Have students draw a simple main idea
and supporting details graphic organizer
on notebook paper. There should be one
box for the main idea and three boxes
for supporting details. Have them write
the following sentence in the main idea
box: Many animals are endangered. Ask
students to work alone or with a family
member at home to write three complete
sentences that support the main idea.
Small-Group Reading Instruction (60 m i n u t e s)
Based on students’ instructional reading levels, select titles that provide
opportunities for students to practice identifying main ideas and details. See
the list provided on the Unit at a Glance chart.
Use the before-, during-, and after-reading instruction provided in the
Teacher’s Guide for each text.
Individual Student Conferences (10 m i n u t e s)
Confer with individual students on their text selections and application of
strategies. Use the Reading Conference Note-Taking Form to help guide your
conferences.
Phonics Workshop (20 m i n u t e s)
Use the Day 2 instruction provided in SpiralUp Phonics Skill Bag 2.
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Benchmark Literacy • Grade 2 • Unit 1/Week 2
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