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Harcourt STORYtown Curriculum MapGrade 3 2012‐2013 St. Cyril of Alexandria
Beginning of the Year Sight word Comprehension Fluency Writing Prompt
Theme 1: "School Days" Lessons 1‐5Essential Questions: 1. How can I use a variety of sentences to explain what I am thinking concerning what I know, characters, and setting? 2. What strategies will help me organize information? Writing Theme: Personal Narrative Lesson week of Literature
Focus Skill and Strategy (SWBAT)
Spelling Grammar Reading Workshop Writing Form, Trait
Robust Vocabulary
Assessments
Standards (combined)
1 8/20
Title: Ruby the Copy Cat Genre: Realistic Fiction Paired Selection: Title: The Singing Marvel Genre: Expository nonfiction
Skill: Characters and Setting Using Alphabetical Order Strategy: Using Graphic Organizers Fluency: Accuracy RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 L.3.5a,b RF.3.4b
Phonics:Short vowels a, e, i, o, u CVC, VCCV in longer words Spelling: this, went, jump, still, last, dust, tell, drop, shut, lamp, stop, felt, drink, clock, stand, sunset, muffin, pumpkin, hidden, basket L.3.2f
Sentences: Statements and Questions L.3.1i L.3.6
Below:Lia Leads On: Trust Rey Advanced: I Am Paige Bridges
Form: Description Trait: Ideas W.3.4
trudgedgushed coincidence pleasant modeled murmured loyal recited frustrated imitated L.3.4.a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.1i L.3.6 L.3.2f L.3.5a,b L.3.4.a,b L.3.6 W.3.4
2 8/27
Title: The Day Eddie Met the Author Genre: Realistic Fiction Paired Selection: Title: “Good Books, Good Times”, “Surprise” Genre: Poetry
Skill: (Review) Characters and Setting Using Alphabetical Order Strategy: (Review) Using Graphic organizers Fluency: (Review) Accuracy RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 L.3.4a,b
Phonics:Root Word+ ending ed, ing Spelling: saved, moved, riding, waking, pulled, taking, hopped, baking, picked, having, letting, running, drawing, folded, shopped, freezing, equipped, dancing, happening, quitting L.3.2.e L.3.2e,f
Sentences: Commands and Exclamations L.3.1i L.3.6
Below:The Hero On: Music to My Ears Advanced: Jana’s Eyes
Form:Interview Trait: Ideas W.3.3.b
conquerresistance assembly plenty dismiss squirmed patchwork autographed ponder anticipation L.3.4.a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill test
RL.3.1RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.1i L.3.2.e,f L.3.4.a,b L.3.6 L.3.4a,b W.3.3.b
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RF.3.4b
3 9/3
Title: Schools Around the World Genre: Expository Fiction Paired Selection: Title: “Keys to the Universe” Genre: Poetry
Skill: Locate information Using a dictionary Strategy: Using prior knowledge Fluency: Reading Rate RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.5 RF.3.4b L.3.2g L.3.4d
Phonics:Vowel Diagraphs /e/ ee, ea, /a/ ai, ay, /o/ oa, ow CVCe, CVVC pattern Spelling: deep, play, lean, glow, team, away, slow, trail, dream, stain, toast, speed, raise, sweet, wheelbarrow, freedom, speedboat, cocoa, daydream L3.2e
Complete and simple subjects and predicates L.3.1i
Below:School Long Ago On: A School in a Garden Advanced: Guide Dog School
Form:Paragraph of Information Trait: Organization W.3.2a,b
properboarding chores certain resources culture tutor uniforms literacy diverse L.3.4.a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals abc list Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.5 RF.3.4b L.3.1i L3.2e L.3.2g L.3.4.a,b L.3.4d W.3.2a,b
4 9/10
Title: Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut Genre: Biography Paired Selection: Title: “What’s in the News” Genre: newsletter
Skill: (Review) Locate information Using a dictionary Strategy: (Review) Using prior knowledge Fluency: (review) Reading Rate RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.5 RF.3.4b L.3.2g L.3.4d
Phonics:Plurals. –s, ‐es syllable endings –s, ‐es Spelling: ants, toys , flies, things, boxes, games, lines, rocks, wishes, ladies dishes, babies, bushes, glasses, puppies, families, libraries, brothers, packages, melodies L.3.1b
Compound subjects and Predicates L.3.1i
Below:Julie Morgan: Castle Builder On: Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter Advanced: Clara Barton the Angel of the Battlefield
Form:Biography Trait: Organization W.3.2abcd
persevereconfidence talented apply research invention hinder disappointed ambitious attain L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.5 RF.3.4b L.3.1b L.3.1i L.3.2g L.3.4a,b L.3.4d L.3.6 W.3.2abcd
5 9/17
Title: The School News Genre: Reader’s Theater Paired Selection: Title: “I Live in a Town” Genre: Nonfiction
Skill: (Review) Characters and Setting Locating Information Using Alphabetical Order Using a Dictionary Strategy: (Review) Using Graphic Organizers Using
Phonics: (Review)short vowels root word + ed, ing vowel diagraphs ee, ea, ai, ay, oa, ow, plurals ‐s, ‐es Spelling: clock, drink, moved, waking, hopped, folded, stain, layer, team, slow, toast, ladies, flies, bushes, games, equipped, happening,
(Review)Statements and Questions Commands and Exclamations Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates
Below:News Today! On: Special Report: The Kicker Cup Advanced: Science Fair Live!
Revise and Publish Selected Previous Writing Assignments W.3.5 W.3.6
viewerssurvive camouflage concealed independent donated media feature image popular L.3.4a,b
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Reader’s Theater Summative Weekly Vocabulary test Comprehension test
RL.3.1RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.5 RF.3.4b L.3.1 b, i
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Prior Knowledge Fluency: (Review) Accuracy Reading Rate RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.5 RF.3.4b L.3.1i L.3.2g L.3.3.b L.3.4a,b, d L.3.5a,b L.3.6
wheelbarrow, quitting, drawing L.3.1b L.3.2.e L.3.2f
Compound subjects and Predicates L.3.1i L.3.6
L.3.6 Review Spelling and grammar
L.3.2e, f ,gL.3.4a,b, d L.3.5a,b L.3.6 W.3.5 W.3.6
Writing Project: Personal Narrative (scored with 6 traits rubric)W.3.3a, b, c, d, W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10
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Theme 2: "Together We Can" Lessons 6‐10Essential Questions: 1. How can I identify the main idea and important details to summarize and share information? 2. What are some ways to build a better vocabulary? Writing Theme: Response to Literature
Lesson Literature Focus Skill and
Strategy (SWBAT)
Spelling Grammar Reading Workshop Writing Form, Trait
Robust Vocabulary Assessments Standards
6 9/24
Title: The Babe and I Genre: Historical Fiction Paired Selection: Title: America’s national Pastime Genre: Timeline
Skill: Fact and Opinion Antonyms and Synonyms Strategy: Monitor Comprehension Reread Fluency: Phrasing RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RI.3.3 RI.3.6 L.3.5c RF.3.4b
Phonics:Compound Words Spelling: pickup, cannot, outside, bedroom, upstairs, raindrop, baseball, hallway, airplane, mailbox, sunshine, homework, classroom, something, playground, sidewalk, teaspoon, thumbtack, sandpaper RF.3.3c
Simple and Compound Sentences L.3.1i
Below:Nuna Gets a Chance On: The Great Race Advanced: Taking Pictures
Form:Character Sketch Trait: Sentence Fluency W.3.2a L.3.1h, i
skimspan shabby embarrass midst elevated dazed collapses contribution initiative L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RI.3.3 RI.3.6 L.3.5c RF.3.3c RF.3.4b L.3.1h, i L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.2a
7 10/1
Title: Aero and Officer Mike Genre: Nonfiction Paired Selection: Title: “It’s About Dogs” Genre: Poetry
Skill: (Review) Fact and Opinion Synonyms and Antonyms Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension Reread Fluency: (Review) Phrasing RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.5c
Phonics:Consonant diagraphs /ch/, ch, tch, /sh/, sh, ch Spelling: chin, itch, push, chef, when, wash, much, sharp, pitch, where, peach, child, wheat, chance, machine, cashier, friendship, hatched, finished, children L.3.2f
Common and Proper nouns L.3.1a, i L.3.2a
Below:Pigeons: Birds Bringing Words On: Monkey: Making a difference Advanced: Amazing Animal Tales
Form:How to Paragraph Trait: Sentence fluency W.3.2 L.3.1i
babblesuspicious scent wanders whined obey demonstrate patrol accompany competent L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.1a, i L.3.2a, f L.3.4a,b L.3.5c L.3.6 W.3.2
8 10/8
Title: How Animals Talk Genre: Photo Essay Expository nonfiction Paired Selection: Title:
Skill: Main Idea and details Use reference Sources Strategy: Summarize Fluency: Punctuation
Phonics:dipthongs /ou/, ou, ow, /oi/, oi, oy Spelling: foil, loud, gown, coil, house, annoy, growl, moist, enjoy, round, spoil, mouse, clown, bounce, cowboy, eyebrows, voyage, boiling, cloudy,
AbbreviationsL.3.2a
Below:Talking Senses On: How Do You Say Hello Advanced: Code Talkers
Form:Description Trait: Word Choice L.3.3a W.3.2a
chargingferocious signal flick alert communicate chatter grooms dominant
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.7 L.3.2a, f, g L.3.3a L.3.4a,b L.3.6
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Partners in the Wild Genre: Expository nonfiction
RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.2g
avoid L.3.2f
conflictL.3.4a,b L.3.6
Vocabulary testComprehension test Focus Skill Test
W.3.2a
Benchmark Term 1 Sight Words Fluency Writing Prompt
9 10/22
Title: Stone Soup Genre: Folktale Paired Selection: Title: The Legend of Johnny Appleseed Genre: Legend
Skill: (Review) Main Idea and Details Use Reference Sources Strategy: (Review) Summarize Fluency: (Review) Punctuation RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.2g
Phonics:consonant blends str, scr, spr VCCCV syllable pattern Spelling: spray, street, sprint, stripe, screen, strong, spring, stray, scream, strike, spread, string, sprout, scratch, stream, strangers, describe, strength, destroy, instruct L.3.2e, f
Singular and plural nouns L.3.1b
Below:How Bear Lost His Tail On: The Coat of Patches Advanced: The Stone Cutter
Form:Summary Trait: Word Choice L.3.3a W.3.2a, b, c, d
densereaction generous banquet gaze agreeable curiosity famine ingredients momentum L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b L.3.1b L.3.2e, f, g L.3.3a L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.2a, b, c, d
10 10/29
Title: The Case of the Three Bear’s Breakfast Genre: Reader’s Theater Paired Selection: Title: How Living Things Survive Genre: Textbook
Skill: (Review) Fact and opinion main idea and Details Synonyms and Antonyms Use Reference Sources Strategy: (Review) Reread, summarize Fluency: (Review) Phrasing Punctuation RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.4a, b, c L.3.2g L.3.3.b L.3.5c
Phonics: (Review)compound words, consonant diagraphs, ch, tch, sh, ch, wh, diphthongs, ou, pw, oi, oy, consonant blends, str, scr, spr Spelling: airplane, upstairs, something, itch, chef, wheat, chance, push, enjoy, moist, clown, loud, sprint, street, scratch, voyage, boiling, cashier, machine, destroy RF.3.3c L.3.2e, f
(Review) Simple and compound sentences Common and proper nouns Abbreviations Singular and Plural Nouns L.3.1a,b, i L.3.2a
Below:The Case of the Missing Glass Slipper On: Sherry Holmes and the case of the Missing Necklace Advanced: The Mother Goose Detective Agency
Revise and Publish Selected Previous Writing Assignments W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
investigateexpert laboratory various suspect confess perplexed inquisitive inviting amusing L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Reader’s Theater Summative Weekly Vocabulary test Comprehension test Review Spelling, Vocabulary, and grammar
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.3c L.3.1a,b, i L.3.2a, e, f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
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Writing Project: Response to Literature (scored with 6 traits rubric)W.3.2a, b, c, d, W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10
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Theme 3: "As We Grow" Lessons 11‐15Essential Questions: 1. What clues do the structure and purpose of a text give me about strategies I should use to comprehend the text? 2. When do questions lead to better understanding? Writing Theme: Friendly Letter
Lesson Literature Focus Skill and
Strategy (SWBAT)
Spelling Grammar Reading Workshop Writing Form, Trait
Robust Vocabulary Assessments Standards
11 11/12
Title: Loved Best Genre: Realistic Fiction Paired Selection: Title: The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf Genre: Fable
Skill: Plot Use Context Clues Strategy: Use Story Structure Fluency: Expression RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b, c
Phonics: C‐le syllable Spelling: title, table, uncle, apple, cable,, bubble, beetle, rattle, purple, little, middle, simple, saddle, trouble, scribble, twinkle, scrambled, sprinkle, buckled, tablecloth L.3.2.e, f RF.3.3c
Possessive Nouns L.3.1a L.3.2a
Below:Felix’s Turn On: The Battle for Aunt Jane Advanced: Choosing Sides
Form:Paragraph that Compares Trait: Voice W.3.1a, b, c, d
swoonedastonished encouraging brief chuckling soothing sobbed praised envious rivalry L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3c RF.3.4b, c L.3.1a L.3.2.a, e, f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.1a, b, c, d
12 11/26
Title: Pen Pal for Max Genre: Realistic Fiction Paired Selection: Title: Postcards from Around the Globe Genre: Postcards
Skill: (Review) Plot Use Context Clues Strategy: (Review) Use Story Structure Fluency: (Review) Expression RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RF.3.4b, c
Phonics:Consonant Diagraphs Spelling: gnat, knew, sign, knob, gnaw, write, knees, wrinkle, kneel, wrist, cough, known, rough, wrench, knight, knitting, laughter, wring, unknown, playwright RF.3.3d L.3.2.f
Singular and Plural Nouns L.3.1b
Below:Andrew’s Boring Life On: An Ocean Away Advanced: Trading Places
Form:Realistic Fiction Trait: Voice W.3.3a, b, c, d
decipheredmistake translate repairs heaving bothersome din dodging catastrophe fortunate L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RF.3.3d RF.3.4b, c L.3.1b L.3.2.f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.3a, b, c, d
13 12/3
Title: A Tree is Growing Genre: Expository Nonfiction Paired Selection: Title: Ancient Trees Survive Genre:
Skill: Author’s Purpose Use Graphic Aids Strategy: Ask Questions Fluency: Intonation RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4
Phonics:Consonants /s/ c, /j/ g, dge Spelling: ice, age, rice, edge, stage, giant, range, judge, ledge, police, recent, bridge, office, strange, central, celery, ceiling, difference, margin, imagine L.3.2.f
Subject and Object Pronouns L.3.1a, f
Below:Daffodil Spring On: Wind in the Pines Advanced: The Power of Corn
Form:Explanation Trait: Sentence Fluency W.3.2a, b, c, d
tuggedpaused columns absorb protects rustling dissolve particles scavenger self‐sufficient L.3.4a,b
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Illustration Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.7 RI.3.9 RF.3.4b L.3.1a, f L.3.2.f L.3.4a,b
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News Feature RI.3.5 RI.3.7 RI.3.9 RF.3.4b
L.3.6 Comprehension testFocus Skill Test
L.3.6W.3.2a, b, c, d
14 12/10
Title: One Small Place in a tree Genre: Expository Nonfiction Paired Selection: Title: A Birdwatcher Genre: Expository Nonfiction
Skill: (Review) Author’s Purpose Use Graphic Aids Strategy: (Review) Ask Questions Fluency: (Review) Intonation RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RF.3.4b
Phonics: v/cv, vc/v Spelling: robin, petal, seven, solid, final, given, color, hotel, wagon, music, total, cabin, taken, pupil, broken, recital, vanish, regret, colony, visiting L.3.2.e, f
Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement L.3.1a, f
Below:One Hickory Tree in A Forest On: The Life Story of a Barn Advanced: Livingston Hill
Form:Cause and Effect Trait: Sentence Fluency RI.3.9 W.3.2a, b, c, d
sproutdamp suppose roost spears strikes glimpse maze transformation harmony L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Illustration Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RF.3.4b L.3.1a, f L.3.2.e, f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.2a, b, c, d
15 12/17
Title: Ask The Experts Genre: Reader’s Theater Paired Selection: Title: Iris and Walter, True Friends Genre: Realistic Fiction
Skill: (Review) Plot Author’s Purpose Use Context Clues Use Graphic Aids Strategy: (Review) Use Story Structure Ask Questions Fluency: (Review) Expression and Intonation RF.3.4a, b, c RL.3.10 L.3.3.b
Phonics: (Review)C‐le syllable, consonant diagraphs kn, gn, wr, gh, consonants /s/ c. /j/ g. dge V/CV, VC/V syllable pattern Spelling: title, rattle, saddle, gnat, knight, wrench, rough, edge, police, giant, judge, hotel, seven, broken, taken, scrambled, playwright, wrinkle, ceiling, difference L.3.2.e, f RF.3.3c, d
(Review)Possessive Nouns Singular and Plural Pronouns Subject and Object Pronouns Pronoun/Antecedent agreement L.3.1a, b, f L.3.2a
Below:Ask Pet Friends! On: Special Issue: Brothers and Sisters Advanced: Sport Kid Answers Back
Revise and Publish Selected Previous Writing Assignments L.3.4a,b L.3.6
lusciousshudder issue advise consult recommend sensible devise expertise correspondence L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Reader’s Theater Summative Weekly Vocabulary test Comprehension test Review Spelling, Vocabulary, and grammar
RL.3.3RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.3c, d RF.3.4a, b, c L.3.1a, b, f L.3.2a, e, f L.3.3.b L.3.4a,b L.3.6
Writing Project: Friendly Letter (scored with 6 traits rubric)W.3.1a, b, c, d, W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10
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Theme 4: “Tales to Tell” Lessons 16‐20Essential Questions: 1. How does the author reveal the theme? 2. How are fiction genres different and alike? Writing Theme: Story
Lesson Literature Focus Skill and
Strategy (SWBAT)
Spelling Grammar Reading Workshop Writing Form, Trait
Robust Vocabulary Assessments Standards
16 1/7
Title: Lon Po Po Genre: Fairy Tale Paired Selection: Title: Abuelita’s Lap Genre: Poetry
Skill: Compare and Contrast Prefixes and Suffixes Strategy: Monitor Comprehension, Read Ahead Fluency: Accuracy RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3a RF.3.4b RF.3.9
Phonics: r‐controlled vowels /or/ or, ore, our, oar, ar Spelling: coarse, warm, soar, wore, swarm, form, story, warn, bore, sport, glory, force, course, before, fourth, explorer, forest, fourteen, seashore, scoreboard L.3.2.e, f
AdjectivesL.3.1a
Below:Mano and the Children On: A Polar Bear Tale Advanced: A Tiger at the Door
Form:Character Sketch Trait: Conventions L.3.5b W.3.3a
charmingracket lender delighted brittle embraced cunning disguised ingenious outwit L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Illustration Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3a RF.3.4b RF.3.9 L.3.1a L.3.2.e, f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.3a
17 1/14
Title: Two Bear Cubs Genre: Play Paired Selection: Title: Brave Measuring Worm Genre: Myth
Skill: (Review) Compare Contrast Prefixes and Suffixes Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension: Read Ahead Fluency: (Review) Accuracy RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3a RF.3.4b
Phonics: r‐controlled vowels /ur/ er, ur, ir, (w)or, ear Spelling: word, girl, burn, work, hurt, verse, purse, clerk, earth, perfect, first, pearl, answer, person, thirsty, creature, uncurled, curtain, mixture, return L.3.2e. f
Adjectives that Compare L.3.1a, g
Below:The Boy and the Bear On: How Platypus Came to Be Advanced: How Stories Came to Earth
Form:Play Scene Trait: Conventions W.3.3 L.3.2c L.3.6
aweconcentration glancing scolding console heroic drowsy burden dilemma commendable L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3a RF.3.4b L.3.1a, g L.3.2c, e. f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.3
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18 1/22
Title: Me and Uncle Romie Genre: Historical Fiction Paired Selection: Title: The Art of Collage Genre: How‐to Article
Skill: Theme Follow Directions Strategy: Use Story Structure Fluency: Phrasing RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b RI.3.7
Phonics:suffixes –er, ‐est, ‐ly, ‐ful Spelling: nicer, finest, useful, bigger, really, nicest, faster, lonely, quickly, careful, smaller, playful, biggest, slowly, thankful, finally, gently, delightful, doubtful, forgetful RF.3.9 L.3.1g L.3.2e, f
ArticlesL.3.1a
Below:Uncle Henry’s New Orleans On: Aunt Morgan and Her Murals Advanced: Mr. Finnegan and Me
Form:Story Dialogue Trait: Voice L.3.2c L.3.6 W.3.3
dulltowers (verb) glorious memory ruined streak crept yanked masterpiece heritage L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RI.3.7 RF.3.4b RF.3.9 L.3.1a, g L.3.2c, e, f L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.3
19 1/28
Title: Half‐Chicken Genre: Folktale Paired Selection: Title: I Sailed on Half a Ship Genre: Poetry
Skill: (Review) Theme Follow Directions Strategy: (Review) Use Story Structure Fluency: (Review) Phrasing RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RI.3.7 RF.3.4b
Phonics: Prefixes un‐, re‐, dis‐ Spelling: undo, redo, dislike, react, refill, uneasy, reread, unlike, remove, dishonest, unhappy, rebuild, displease, uncover, rewrite, recycle, disagree, review, unclear, disorder RF.3.3a L.3.4b, c
Action VerbsL.3.1a, d, e
Below:Favorite Fables On: Coyote and Rabbit Advanced: Groundhog’s New Home
Form:Folk Tale Trait: Voice W3.3.a, b, c, d
deliberatelycomposed suggested enormous exclaimed swift vain overheard gratitude compassion L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RI.3.7 RF.3.3a RF.3.4b L.3.1a, d, e L.3.4a, b, c L.3.6 W3.3.a, b, c, d
20 2/4
Title: Backstage with Chris and Casey Genre: Reader’s Theater Paired Selection: Title: The Cracked Chinese Jug Genre: Fable
Skill: (Review) Compare and contrast Theme Prefixes and Suffixes Follow Directions Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension: Read Ahead Use Story Structure Fluency: (Review) Accuracy Phrasing RF.3.4a, b, c RL.3.10 L.3.3.b
Phonics: (Review)r‐controlled vowels /or/ or, ore, our, oar, ar /ur/ er, ir, ur, (w)or, ear Suffixes –er, ‐est, ‐ly,‐ful, Prefixes un‐, re‐, dis‐ Spelling: form, wore, fourth, soar, warm, perfect, girl, burn, work, earth, bigger, finest, lonely, refill, dishonest, fourteen, mixture, forgetful, recycle, unclear RF.3.3a L.3.1g L.3.2.e, f L.3.4b, c RF.3.9
(Review)Adjectives Adjectives that Compare Articles Action Verbs L.3.1a, d, e, g
Below:Listening in on the Orchestra On: Lights! Camera! Action! Advanced: At The Restaurant
Revise and Publish Selected Previous Writing Assignments W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
versionsrehearse mandatory criticize immerse dialogue camaraderie flawless tragic limp L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Reader’s Theater Summative Weekly Vocabulary test Comprehension test Review Spelling, Vocabulary, and grammar
RL.3.3RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.3a RF.3.4a, b, c RF.3.9 L.3.1a, d e, g L.3.2.e, f L.3.4a, b, c L.3.6 W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
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Writing Project: Story (scored with 6 traits rubric)W.3.3a, b, c, d, W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10 Benchmark Term 2
Sight Words Fluency Writing Prompt
2/11 “Readiculous Weeks” Love of Reading Week
12
Theme 5: "A Place for All" Lessons 21‐25Writing Theme: Explanation Essential Questions: 1. How is sequence related to cause and effect? 2. How can verbs help me understand sequence?
Lesson Literature Focus Skill and
Strategy (SWBAT)
Spelling Grammar Reading Workshop Writing Form, Trait
Robust Vocabulary Assessments Standards
21 2/18
Title: Antarctica Ice Genre: Expository Nonfiction Paired Selection: Title: Diary of a Very Short Winter Day Genre: Poetry
Skill: Sequence Author’s Message Strategy: Monitor Comprehension: Reread Fluency: Reading Rate RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RF.3.4a, b
Phonics: /oo/ oo, ew, ue, ui, /oo/ oo Spelling: threw, cool, foot, cook, bruise, hook, fool, brook, booth, school, choose, balloon, cartoon, afternoon, understood, loosely, cocoon, raccoon, cookbook, neighborhood L.3.2e
The Verb BeL.3.1a
Below:The Everglades On: Desert Lives Advanced: The Life of a Pond
Form:Explanation Trait: Sentence Fluency L.3.1i L.3.6 W.3.2
conservedstrict absence shelters permanently drifts scarce dim harsh bleak L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RF.3.4a, b L.3.1a, i L.3.4a, b L.3.6 L.3.2e
22 3/4
Title: Bat Loves the Night Genre: Informational Narrative Paired Selection: Title: Bottlenose Dolphins Genre: Magazine Article
Skill: (Review) Sequence Author’s Message Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension: Reread Fluency: (Review) Reading Rate RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RF.3.4b
Phonics: Vowel Variants /o/, au(gh), aw, a(l), ought letter patterns Spelling: ought, soft, yawn, walk, long, also, thaw, lost, cause, taught, pause, straw, false, author, almost, swallow, naughty, somersault, sprawling, faucet L.3.2f
Main and Helping Verbs L.3.1a
Below:Song of the Cicada On: Flight of the Monarch Advanced: Falcons in the Sky
Form:Summary Trait: Sentence Fluency L.3.1i L.3.3a W.3.a, b, c, d W.3.10
blanketedsurroundings nocturnal effort dozes swoops detail fluttering plummet inverted L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 FR.3.4b L.3.1a, i L.3.2f L.3.3a L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.a, b, c, d W.3.10
23 3/11
Title: Chestnut Cove Genre: Fantasy
Skill: Cause and Effect Homophones Strategy: Answer questions
Phonics: Prefixes pre‐, mis‐, in‐ Spelling: input, preset, misuse, inside, preview, incorrect,
Present‐tense Verbs L.3.1a, d, e
Below:Fearless Freddy On: Arthur’s Summer Advanced:
Form:Fantasy Trait: Organization L.3.3a
eagerlytransferred fondness emotion ridiculous
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5
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Paired Selection: Title: Mayors Genre: Expository Nonfiction
Fluency: Expression RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 L.3.4a RF.3.4b, c
pretest, mislead, reheat, indoors, misplace, preschool, misread, mismatch, misspell, mistaken, incomplete, misbehave, misprint, invisible RF.3.3a L.3.2e L.3.4b
Saving Castle Clover L.3.6 W.3.3a, b, c, d
disgracefuldecent inherit contented collaborate L.3.4a,b L.3.6
Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.6RL.3.7 L.3.4a RF.3.3a RF.3.4b, c L.3.1a, d, e L.3.2e L.3.3a L.3.4a, b L.3.6 W.3.3a, b, c, d
24 3/18
Title: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Genre: Realistic Fiction Paired Selection: Title: Slam Dunk Water Genre: Advertisement
Skill: (Review) Cause and Effect Homophones Strategy: (Review) Answer Questions Fluency: (Review) Expression RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RL.3.9 RF.3.4b, c L.3.4a
Phonics: schwa /e/Spelling: upon, above, cover, apart, either, alike, awake, afraid, across, agree, ever, amount, ahead, alive, around, among, again, about, applause, appear L.3.2e, f, g
Present‐tense and future‐tense Verbs L.3.1a, d, e
Below:The Cursive Crisis On: Where the River Begins Advanced: Jackson’s Book Report
Form:Persuasive Paragraph Trait: Organization L.3.3a L.3.6 W.3.1a, b, c, d
affordableindividually clutter visible mentioned beckoned flustered remark presentation effective L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RL.3.9 RF.3.4b, c L.3.1a, d, e L.3.2e, f, g L.3.3a, b L.3.4a L.3.6 W.3.1a, b, c, d
25 3/25
Title: The Robodogs of Greenville Genre: Reader’s Theater Paired Selection: Title: Fighting for Our Freedoms Genre: Social Studies Textbook
Skill: (Review) Cause and Effect Sequence Author’s Message Homophones Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension: Reread Answer Questions Fluency: (Review) Reading Rate and Expression RF.3.4a, b, c RL.3.10 L.3.3.b RF.3.4b, c L.3.4a
Phonics: (Review)Vowel Variants: /oo/ oo, ow, ew, ue, ui, /oo/ oo, /o/ o, au(gh), aw, a(l), ough, Letter patterns, prefixes pre‐, mis‐, in‐, schwa /e/ Spelling: choose, booth, foot, bruise, threw, soft, cause, thaw, false, preschool, misspell, indoors, apart, across, around, neighborhood, somersault, swallow, applause, faucet L.3.2e, f, g L.3.4b RF.3.3a
(Review) The Verb be Main and Helping Verbs Present‐tense Verbs Future‐tense Verbs L.3.1a, d, e
Below:Cooking With Zork On: Family 3000 Advanced: The Anywhere Anytime Travel Agency
Revise and Publish Selected Previous Writing Assignments W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
requiredfunctional inhabitants amazement ample responsibility futuristic realistic confused shifting L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Reader’s Theater Summative Weekly Vocabulary test Comprehension test Review Spelling, Vocabulary, and grammar
RL.3.3RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.4a, b, c L.3.3.b RF.3.4b, c L.3.4a L.3.2e, f, g L.3.4b RF.3.3a L.3.1a, d, e W.3.4 L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
Writing Project: Explanation (scored with 6 traits rubric)W.3.2a, b, c, d, W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6
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W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10
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Theme 6: "Discoveries" Lessons 26‐30Writing Theme: Research Report Essential Questions: 1. What information will help me make an accurate guess? 2. What can I do if I don’t understand how a word is used?
Lesson Literature Focus Skill and
Strategy (SWBAT)
Spelling Grammar Reading Workshop Writing Form, Trait
Robust Vocabulary Assessments Standards
26 4/8
Title: Charlotte’s Web Genre: Fantasy Paired Selection: Title: Caterpillars Spin Webs Too! Genre: Expository Fiction
Skill: Make Inferences Multiple Meaning Words Strategy: Ask Questions Fluency: Punctuation RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.4c L.3.5c
Phonics: suffixes –tion, ‐sion Spelling: section, caution, fiction, nation, action, vision, vacation, motion, question, mention, station, attention, portion, collection, session, admission, discussion, decision, definition, description RF.3.3a,b , c, d L.3.4c
Irregular VerbsL.3.1d
Below:The Musical Barn On: Oh, to Spin a Web Advanced: When Pigs Fly
Form:Directions Trait: Word Choice L.3.1i L.3.1a L.3.6 W.3.10
bristlydreadful summoning nuisance sedentary oblige boasting sway adamant inevitable L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3a,b , c, d RF.3.4c L.3.1a, d, i L.3.4c L.3.5c L.3.6 W.3.10
27 4/15
Title: Spiders and Their Webs Genre: Expository Nonfiction Paired Selection: Title: For You Genre: Poetry
Skill: (Review) Make Inferences Multiple Meaning Words Strategy: (Review) Ask Questions Fluency: (Review) Punctuation RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RI.3.9 RF.3.4c L.3.5c
Phonics: V/V syllable pattern Spelling: lion, dial, idea, neon, science, area, radio, quiet, piano, fluid, video, loyal, stereo, pliers, create, cereal, triumph, poetry, reality, scientific L.3.2e RF.3.3c
AdverbsL.3.1a
Below:Caterpillars and Their Cocoons On: Busy Beaver Advanced: Birds and Their Nests
Form:Explanation Trait: Word Choice L.3.3a W.3.2a, b, c, d
justicetask prey shallow strands social spiral reels elaborate inventive L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RI.3.9 RF.3.3c RF.3.4c L.3.1a L.3.2e, L.3.3a L.3.4a,b L.3.5c L.3.6 W.3.2a, b, c, d
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28 4/22
Title: The Science Fair Genre: Realistic Fiction Paired Selection: Title: Advice from Dr. Fix‐It Genre: E‐mail
Skill: Make Predictions Homographs Strategy: Monitor Comprehension: Read Ahead Fluency: Intonation RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.4b, c L.3.4a
Phonics: Suffixes, ‐able, ‐ible, ‐less, ‐ous Spelling: doable, famous, careless, various, endless, reliable, nervous, useless, flexible , washable, helpless, terrible, valuable, dangerous, powerless, suitable, restlessly, countless, responsible, remarkable L.3.2e L.3.3a, b, c, d RF.3.3c
ContractionsL.3.2f
Below:Betina and the Talent Show On: Darlene and the Art Show Advanced: Walter and the Food Fair
Form:Description Trait: Ideas L.3.3a W.3.2a, b, c, d
humorabroad sprinkled expand erupt thorough deliberation grainy preparation gimmick L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RL.3.1RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 RF.3.3c RF.3.4b, c L.3.2e, f L.3.3a, b, c, d L.3.4a,b L.3.6 W.3.2a, b, c, d
29 4/29
Title: The Planets Genre: Expository Nonfiction Paired Selection: Title: Jeremy’s House Genre: Poetry
Skill: (Review) Make Predictions Homographs Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension: Read Ahead Fluency: (Review) Intonation RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RI.3.9 RF.3.4c L.3.4a
Phonics: prefixes bi‐, non‐, over‐ Spelling: overnight, bicycle, nonstop, overdue, overlook, biweekly, overflow, nonsense, oversee, overhead, nonfiction, overcoat, nonfat, overdone, biplane, overtaken, overheat, nonstick, nontoxic, overboard L.3.2e L.3.3a, b, c, d RF.3.3c
Punctuation Roundup L.3.2a, b, c, d,
Below:Earth’s Moon On: Star Patterns Advanced: The Sun and the Stars
Form:Paragraph that Contrasts Trait: Ideas L.3.3a W.3.2a, b, c, d W.3.7 W.3.8
distinctslightly rotates surface steady reflects appears evidence infinite expansive L.3.4a,b L.3.6
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Summative Weekly Spelling test Vocabulary test Comprehension test Focus Skill Test
RI.3.1RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RI.3.9 RF.3.3c RF.3.4c L.3.2e L.3.2a, b, c, d L.3.3a, b, c, d L.3.3a L.3.4a W.3.2a, b, c, d W.3.7 W.3.8
Benchmark Term 3 Sight Words Fluency Writing Prompt
30 5/6
Title: Voyage Across the Solar System Genre: Reader’s Theater Travel Journal
Skill: (Review) Make Inferences Make Predictions Ask Questions Strategy: (Review) Monitor Comprehension:
Phonics: (Review) Suffixes –tion, ‐sion, ‐able, ‐ible, ‐less, ‐ous, V/V syllable pattern, Prefixes bi‐, non‐, over‐ Spelling: vision, caution, session,
(Review)Irregular Verbs Adverbs Contractions
Below:Heart Wise On: In the Land of the Dinosaurs Advanced: Busy Bees and the
Revise and Publish Selected Previous Writing Assignments W.3.4
magnifyobserved generates confirm picturesque safeguard aligned
FormativeJournal entry Observation Exit card Hand Signals Reader’s Theater
RL.3.1RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.3a,b , c, d
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Paired Selection: Title: Energy Genre: Functional Text
Read Ahead Fluency: (Review) Punctuation and Intonation RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 RL.3.10 RF.3.4a, b, c
fluid, piano, royal, reliable, flexible, powerless, dangerous, famous, biplane, nonstop, overnight, oversee, decision, triumph, cereal, responsible, nonfiction RF.3.3a,b , c, d L.3.2e L.3.3a, b, c, d L.3.4c
PunctuationRF.3.3a,b , c, d L.3.2e L.3.3a, b, c, d L.3.4c
Buzz 12 W.3.5W.3.6 W.3.10
occurexpedition uncharted L.3.4a,b L.3.6
SummativeWeekly Vocabulary test Comprehension test Review Spelling, Vocabulary, and grammar
RF.3.4a, b, cL.3.2e L.3.3a, b, c, d L.3.4a,b, c L.3.6 W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.10
Writing Project: Research Report (scored with 6 traits rubric)W.3.2a, b, c, d, W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10 Mathieu 2012‐13
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