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Check the Date
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Unit Overview:

  • Days of the Week

  • Months of the Year

  • Seasons

  • Before/After/Follows

  • Ordinal Numbers (1st to 12th)

  • Adverbs of Frequency

  • Action Verbs

  • Short A Sound Blends

  • Long A Sound Blends with Bossy E

  • Capitalization Rules

 

In “Check the Date,” students embark on a fascinating journey into the world of time and weather. This unit introduces learners to the days of the week, starting with Sunday and ending with Saturday, while emphasizing the importance of calendar reading. The unit also explores various weather conditions and teaches students to correlate days with specific weather patterns, using Jessie’s story as a learning aid. The lessons are designed to improve understanding of time management and weather observation, crucial skills in daily life. Through interactive activities and engaging content, students not only enhance their English language skills but also develop a keen sense of time and weather awareness.

  • Calendar, Days, Weeks, Months

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Windy, Snowy, Thunder, Lightning

  • Go to School, Do Homework, Play Basketball, Clean, Exercise, Play Video Games, Sleep, Eat

  • First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth Last

  • January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

  • New Year, Valentines Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas

  • Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

  • Always, Usually, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never

  • How many days are there in a week? 

  • What day is it today?

  • Is it Sunday today?

  • What is the first day of the week? 

  • What do you do on Monday? 

  • What is the weather on Tuesday? 

  • What do you usually do on Thursday?

  • What day comes before/after Friday?

  • What day follows Wednesday?

  • Who is fourth?

  • What month is it now? 

  • Is it April now? 

  • What is the second month of the year? 

  • What month comes before/after July?

  • What month follows July?

  • What is the weather in August?  

  • What do you always do in January?

Lesson 1: Days of the Week

Fantastic work on learning the days of the week and calendar reading! Remember, a week has 7 days starting from Sunday to Saturday. Keep practicing the names of the days and how to read them on a calendar.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Sentences: “Today is Monday.” / “Tomorrow will be Tuesday.”

 

Lesson 2: Observing Weather

Great job exploring different weather conditions! It’s important to understand the weather each day, just like Jessie did in her walks. Practice describing the weather conditions for each day of the week.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: cloudy, rainy, windy, stormy, sunny, snowy
  • Sentences: “On Monday, it is cloudy.” / “On Friday, it is sunny.”

 

Lesson 3: Calendar Reading

Excellent work on calendar reading! Understanding how to read a calendar is essential. Keep practicing identifying today’s date and anticipating future dates.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: today, tomorrow, yesterday, calendar, date
  • Sentences: “Today is Wednesday, the 5th.” / “Tomorrow will be Thursday.”

 

Lesson 4: Capitalization Rules

You did well learning about capitalization, especially for days of the week. Remember, days of the week always start with a capital letter. Practice writing sentences with the correct capitalization.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (all with capital letters)
  • Sentences: “We go to school on Monday.” / “Sunday is the first day of the week.”

 

Lesson 5: Interactive Activities

You did a fantastic job in the interactive activities! These activities help reinforce your understanding of the days, weather, and calendar reading. Continue practicing with similar activities to strengthen your skills.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: day, week, month, year, weather, calendar
  • Sentences: “There are seven days in a week.” / “In April, the weather is usually rainy.”

 

Lesson 6: Weather Patterns and Calendar

Excellent progress in linking weather patterns with calendar days! You’re learning to predict weather based on calendar dates, a skill that will come in handy. Keep practicing by looking at real-world calendars and predicting the weather for upcoming days.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: forecast, predict, weather pattern, temperature
  • Sentences: “The forecast says it will be sunny on Saturday.” / “I predict rain for next Wednesday.”

 

Lesson 7: Advanced Calendar Reading

You’re doing great with advanced calendar reading! Now you’re able to identify specific dates and plan ahead. Continue practicing by scheduling future activities and noting important dates on a calendar.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: schedule, appointment, deadline, event
  • Sentences: “My doctor’s appointment is on Friday the 13th.” / “The project deadline is on the last Monday of the month.”

 

Lesson 8: Describing Weather Changes

Impressive work in describing weather changes! You’re becoming adept at using weather-related vocabulary to describe different conditions. Keep observing the weather daily and describe it using the new words you’ve learned.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: chilly, humid, breezy, overcast, clear
  • Sentences: “It is usually chilly in the morning.” / “The sky is clear today.”

 

Lesson 9: Time Management Skills

You’ve made remarkable progress in learning time management skills! Understanding how to manage and utilize time effectively is crucial. Practice making a daily schedule and sticking to it.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: schedule, routine, manage, organize
  • Sentences: “I organize my day with a schedule.” / “I manage my time to do homework after school.”

 

Lesson 10: Weather and Time Review

Great job reviewing everything about weather and time! It’s important to regularly revise what you’ve learned. Keep practicing the days of the week, calendar reading, and weather vocabulary to reinforce your knowledge.

  • Vocabulary to Practice: Review all previously learned vocabulary about days, weather, and time management.
  • Sentences: Use a variety of sentences incorporating the days of the week, weather conditions, and time management concepts. For example, “On Tuesday, I plan to go jogging if it’s not raining.” / “I check my calendar every morning to organize my day.”

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