The Grand FinaleWeekly Plan template

for theme-based area activities that support literacy development

The ThemeOutline the main theme for the week and any

related themes (e.g., the Rainforest as a main theme, with climate and weather as related themes)Summer in GloucesterBook- The Bridge is Up! By Babs Bells,

Illustrated by Rob Hefferan

GoalsWhat are your literacy goals for the week?

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

BlocksTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Letter-sound relationships/beginning sounds Unit blocks with letters on some blocks- corresponding pictures on others Ex: M/Motorcycle B/bike

Vocabulary development Introduce new words Bridge, draw bridge, log books and pictures, word cards (motorcycle, bike, bulldozer, truck, car, bus, tractor)

Reading comprehension Making connection to bridges in Gloucester through pictures and conversations

Alphabetic Principle

Dramatic PlayTheme-based activities in this area to supportBeach area

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Text and illustrations: “S” objects:

Sand pail, seashells, sunglasses, starfish, sandals Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

Toys and GamesTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development Where animals live game/Spanish Concept development

Reading comprehension Book/word card game- labeling pictures, retelling

Alphabetic Principle Alphabet lotto/puzzles

ArtTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Beginning sounds- paint with vehicles, make letter sounds as

driving Paint/drive letters

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle Uppercase/lowercase letters Glue collage material

LibraryTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension Flannel board(objects from book)/ puppets (animal puppets like in

the book) Books: retell the story

Alphabetic Principle Fluency- small group reading: repetitive phrases, “everyone has to

wait”

DiscoveryTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development Concept development Summer, shells: rough/smooth experiments, heavy/light Tier words: up/down/wait/bridge Pulleys for experiments

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

Sand and WaterTheme-based activities in this area to supportFree exploration

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Sand: rhyming words- identifying Table: shell/bell boat/goat whale/pail

fish/dish net/jet

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle Water table Print awareness Fish for letters, create words

Music and MovementTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle Fluency Song/picture chart- “Ocean Motion”

Ex- crabs on the beach go left and right

CookingTheme-based activities in this area to support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension Recipe charts- playdough:

Measure meats Ingredients Picture labels Vehicle cookie cutters

Alphabetic Principle

ComputersTheme-based activities in this area to

supportPhonological awareness and/or Fluency

E-Books: reinforce rhyming words- The Cat and the Mat

Vocabulary development Dr. Seuss- alphabet game

Reading comprehensionAlphabetic Principle

E-Book: One Day in School

OutdoorsTheme-based activities in this area to

supportPhonological awareness and/or Fluency

Syllables hopscotch Bet·ty·Ann = 3 hops

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension Making connections: Walk to bridge KWL- Chart before field trip

Alphabetic Principle

Family and CommunityTheme-based activities to help families supportField trip to Cutbridge

Phonological awareness

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension Fluency- reading handouts for parents how to pick a good book, ones with repeat

text rhythm Importance to read out loud Echo reading and shared reading

Alphabetic Principle and Fluency