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Lit Up Summer
Reading Curriculum
Week 1
2nd & 3rd Grade
Monday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary
Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are:
Embark- to begin a trip or a journey, often on a ship, a train, or
on a plane.
Bolt- to run a way suddenly or to dash off quickly.
WordWorks-1. Think about what it would
be like to embark on a trip around the world. Then copy and complete
the following sentence:
Before I embark on my trip to (destination), I will…
2. There are different reasons to bolt. Complete the three column
chart to describe situations in which someone or something would bolt.
Bolt in fear Bolt in excitement Bolt for other reasons
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day:
40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ____ake_____.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Write the recipe and directions for how to bake your favorite cake.
OR, describe a cake someone has made for you.
: List all the things you do when you wake up on a school morning.
Then, make a separate list of all the things you do when you wake
up on a day there is no school.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 1
2nd & 3rd Grade
Tuesday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are:
GIRTH- the measurement around the middle of something.
RANSACK- to search a place thoroughly but wildly, looking for something.
Someone who ransacks is usually in a hurry and leaves behind a mess.
WordWorks-1. Which tree near your school has
the greatest girth?? How can you describe or measure that girth? Compare
that girth to that of a General Sherman, a giant sequoia tree in California
that measures more than 102 feet around (at 4 ½ feet off the
ground.
2. Describe a time you ransacked a closet, drawer, cupboard, room
or trunk to find something. Did you find it? Did you find anything
else? What condition was the place when you finished?
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ____ale____.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Retell a favorite tale you love hearing again and again.
: Tell about a time you were able to buy something because it was
on sale!
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 1
2nd & 3rd Grade
Wednesday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: CHORTLE and
GUFFAW
CHORTLE= to laugh or chuckle merrily. A chortle is a mix of a chuckle
and a snort.
GUFFAW- is a loud outburst of coarse laughter. It can be mean spirited
or mocking. To guffaw is to laugh in this way.
WORDWORKS= 1. Think about how it would sound
to CHORTLE. What people or characters do you know who CHORTLE? What
makes you CHORTLE?
2. There are many ways to laugh and many ways to describe laughter.
Give a guffaw. Try a chortle. Now demonstrate other kids of laughs-
snicker, cackle, giggle or chuckle. If you aren't sure of the differences-check
the dictionary or ask a clown!!
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ____ame____.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: List all the names of every family member you can think of. Pick
two names off your list and tell how all three of you are the same.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 2
2nd & 3rd Grade
Monday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: PLOD AND Meander
PLOD- When you plod, you move in a slow, heavy
way.
When you plod along, you trudge, and may seem miserable and worn out.
You can plod through a chore too.
Meander- to wander idly with no destination
in mind. Paths that meander wind and turn back and forth.
Wordworks- 1. A drama critic described the
performance of a play as "plodding." What do you think the
critic meant?
2. If you could meander wherever you wanted, where would you want
to go? What would you bring with you? Whom would you want to join
you? Write about this experience.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ____an___.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Make a list of things you know you can do will.
: Tell how you would plan a surprise party for a friend or family
member.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 2
2nd & 3rd Grade
Tuesday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: MONOPOLIZE and
MIRTH.
MONOPOLIZE- to get total control of or to dominate.
Mirth- means happiness and merry fun. Where there's mirth, you can
expect laughter and joy.
Wordworks- 1. Have you ever played monopoly? If so, you know that
the object of the game is to take over all the properties on the board.
What do you do to attempt to monopolize the board. Explain.
2. Draw a face that shows mirth. OR make a collage of mirthful faces
you cut out of old magazines and catalogs.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ____ank__.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Tell what you would do if you had a million dollars in the bank.
: Write a fictitious story telling about a time you drank a magic
potion that made your mind go blank.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 2
2nd & 3rd Grade
Wednesday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: BAFFLE AND NONPLUSSED.
BAFFLE- means to confuse or puzzle, sometimes on purpose to block
understanding. When one is baffled, that person is bewildered and
confused and may not be able to continue.
NONPLUSSED- means to be totally puzzled. IF you are nonplussed, you
are unable to say or do anything further.
Wordworks- 1. Does anything baffle you? About friendship? About life?
2. The word nonplussed is formed with the
prefix non, which means not, and the root word plus which means more.
In your own words explain why nonplussed means what it means.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ____ap__.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Draw and label a map of your classroom or bedroom.
: Make a list of ten items that have a strap.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 3
2nd & 3rd Grade
Monday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day": (10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: COLLIDE AND
ARRAY.
COLLIDE- is to crash together with force or to bump into something.
ARRAY- a collection of things set out in an
orderly fashion.
Wordworks- 1. The fun of riding bumper cars
is to collide on purpose and nobody gets hurt. Write a list of safety
tips real drivers can use to avoid collisions.
2. Draw an array of 18 objects, or take 18 stickers and form an eye
catching array with them. You can group them into rows and columns,
or into any other pattern that appeals to you.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day:
40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is at.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Tell what you need to do to take care of a pet cat.
: Tell why you do or do not like to chat on the phone.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 3
2nd & 3rd Grade
TUESDAY:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day":
(10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: GOSSAMER and
RAMBUNCTIOUS.
GOSSAMER- describes the delicate strands of a spider's web. IT also
means anything very thin, light, and delicate.
RAMBUNCTIOUS= means wild, noisy, rowdy, disorderly,
or unruly.
Wordworks- 1. The word gossamer is often used
to describe insect wings. Draw a pair of butterfly wings. Inside the
wings, list words that come to mind when you think of gossamer.
2. You know antonyms are opposites. Now, in a quiet and orderly fashion,
list at least five more antonyms for rambunctious.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ay.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Tell about the best day you ever had, then tell about the worst
day you ever had.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 3
2nd & 3rd Grade
Wednesday:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day":
(10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: LABYRINTH and
REPLICA.
LABYRINTH- a maze, web, tangle, or any complicated or confusing arrangement.
REPLICA- an exact copy, imitation, or model
of an original object.
Wordworks- 1. Draw a labyrinth (maze) and challenge your classmates
to solve it.
2. Use clay or other art materials to make
a replica of the building, a work of art, a car, or another object.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is eat.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Make a list of foods you like to eat for a treat.
: Tell what it means to cheat. Explain why people might cheat. Tell
if you think it is ever okay to cheat.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 4
2nd & 3rd Grade
MONDAY:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day":
(10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: DEVOUR and MASTICATE.
DEVOUR- means to eat quickly, in a greedy way.
MASTICATE- Means to grind food down with the
teeth. It's a fancy word for chew.
Wordworks- 1. List some other words that go with the image of someone
or something devouring food. For example, you might choose slurp or
gobble. Then list some words that are opposite of devour, such as
nibble or taste.
2. What do you like to masticate? What are some things that are hard
to masticate? Make a list.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is est.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Tell how you feel when you have to take a test. Tell also how you
get ready to take a test.
: Tell if you think its possible to have more than one best friend.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 4
2nd & 3rd Grade
TUESDAY:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day":
(10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: BOONDOGGLE AND
DILEMMA.
BOONDOGGLE- is a worthless or pointless project.
DILEMMA- is a situation that demands picking between two choices-
and both are problems!
Wordworks- 1. Have you ever begged and pleaded for something that
turned out to be a boondoggle? Write about this. Describe what went
wrong.
2. The word dilemma begins with the prefix di- which means two, twice,
or double. Explain how the idea of twoness can help you remember what
a dilemma is.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ice.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Make a list of things you can get by the slice.
: Tell how to cook your favorite meal that is served with rice.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
Lit Up Summer Reading Curriculum
Week 4
2nd & 3rd Grade
WEDNESDAY:
Opening Activity: "Vocabulary of the Day":
(10 to 15 minutes)
Objective: Gives second and third grade children the opportunity to
understand and use new words in everyday language. Use the class and
individual reward system if children use that vocabulary words correctly
that day or throughout the summer.
Vocabulary Words Writing Activity:
Teacher says, "Today's new vocabulary words are: SLOTHFUL AND
LACKADAISICAL.
SLOTHFUL- means lazy, idle, or slow. Someone who is slothful is unwilling
to work or put forth effort.
IF you are LACKADAISICAL you show lack of interest,
enthusiasim, or spirit. You may seem dreamy, out of it, or distracted.
Wordworks- 1. The sloth is a rain forest animal that moves extremely
slow. Imitate a sloth. Then write about a time you felt slothful.
2. Write a humerous limerick or other kind of poem about the effects
of someone's lackadaisical play, performance, or behavior.
Literature Circles for the Book of the Day: 40 minutes
Objective: To engage children in literature by having a small community
of readers that comprehend and discuss the book they are reading.
Literature circles should enhance children reasoning, critical thinking,
and independent learning skills.
~ Teacher Note: These books are assigned each day by for the week!
The Literature Circle Pages and Team Leaders rules are in file folders
in your boxes.
Directions for Teachers: First, you will read the book out loud to
the entire class. Next, after you finish reading the book out loud
you will assign a team leader (VBS intern, incoming high school adult)
to a small group of children to re read the book and discuss their
questions on the Literature Circle Page.
Teacher says, " I am going to read the story ____________. It
is your responsibility to listen and read the story as I am reading
with you! Get ready. Put your finger on the title of book as I begin
to read. Ready. Set. Follow along and read silently as I read out
loud!
Closing Activity: Word Family Fun Activity:
(10 to 20 minutes)
Directions for Teacher:
In your box, You will have folders that indicate each word family
that you will introduce that day. The word family words are in the
file folders in plastic bags. You will get children to read word family
words as they put a word on the wall. After all the words are on the
wall, have the class read all the words on the wall. Finally, children
will write a few fun short story prompts using the word family for
that day!
Teacher says, "We are learning today about the wonderful word
families. What's a word family? A word family is a pattern of words
that have same combinations of letters in them and make a similar
sound. It is kind of like how we all have families and we look similar
and sound similar too!
Today's Wonderful Word Family is ack.
Wonderful Word Family Activity is:
: Make poem telling about things you can crack.
: Tell about how you might do some things differently if you could
turn back time.
Wonderful Word Family Writing Activity is:
Celebrations for Success of student or class:
Individual Success:
Student of the Week: Hats are located in your boxes. Choose a student
that has shown great improvement in reading! This could be more than
one student!!
Class Success:
Snaps!- Cheer your class or students' success by by snapping when
he/she does a great job!
Woo- Hoo! ( Have children stand up.) Woo (say loudly and put one arm
in the air) and Hoo (say loudly and put other arm in the air). It
should look like a fast body wave motion.
