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Literacy Activities

Grade 3, Week 5Academic Vocabulary, Cause & Effect,

Problem & Solution, Adjectives

Day Topic Pages

Day 1 Using Academic Vocabulary (Science) 2–4

Day 2Using Academic Vocabulary (Social Studies)

5–7

Day 3 Cause/Effect 8–9

Day 4 Problem/Solution 10–11

Day 5 Adjectives 12–13

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Read the text in the graphic organizer. Then, write about how the animals are alike and how the animals are different on the next page.

This graphic organizer sorts pond animals by characteristics, or features. The characteristics are: Has a Shell, Has Legs, Comes on Land, and Has a Tail.

Has a Shell Has Legs

Has a Tail Comes on Land

Key:

fish crayfish pond snail frog turtle

Pond AnimalCharacteristics

Sorting by characteristic is called classification.

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Day 1 (continued)

Crayfish and pond snails are alike because ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Crayfish and pond snails are different because ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Turtles and frogs are alike because ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Turtles and frogs are different because ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

What else did you notice about pond animals? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________


Day 1 (continued)

Solar system giant balls of frozen gas and dust

Planets first 4 planets closest to the Sun that are warm and made of rock and metals

Inner planets a star and everything that orbits or moves around the star

Outer planets large, round objects in space made of rock, metal, or gas

Asteroids 4 planets that are farther from the Sun and are dark, cold, and made mostly of gases

Meteoroids chunks of rock the size of small planets

Comets chunks of rock that fly through space and are smaller than asteroids

A solar system includes a star and everything that orbits, or moves around, the star. The Sun is a star. It is also the largest object in our solar system. Planets orbit the Sun. A planet is a large, round object in space made of rock and metal, or of gas. Earth is the third of 8 planets that orbit the Sun. The planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Scientists believe the Sun and planets formed from a swirling cloud of gas, ice, and dust. The planets are close in age. But they are very different from each other. For example, Jupiter is the largest planet. All the other planets could fit inside it! Venus is very hot. It constantly oozes melted rock.

Scientists divide the planets into groups. The first 4 planets are close to the Sun and to each other. They are called the inner planets. They are all made of rock and metals and are the warmest planets. The next 4 planets are spread much farther apart. They are called the outer planets. They are dark and cold. They are made mostly of gases. They are also much larger than the inner planets and have rings and many moons.

The solar system also contains other space objects. Pluto is a dwarf planet. Asteroids are chunks of rock the size of small planets. Most orbit the Sun in the asteroid belt, between Mars and Jupiter. Smaller chunks of rock called meteoroids also fly through space. So do giant balls of frozen gas and dust called comets.

Read the text below. Use the text to help you figure out the meanings of the bold vocabulary words. Then,

draw a line to match each vocabulary word to its definition.


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Watch the Day 2 LessonDay 2

Read the following information about trash in the United States. Then, answer the questions on the next page.

Yard Trimmings

14%

16% 5%

30%

15%

10%

10%

Paper

Glass

Food Scraps

Plastics

Metals

Other (Wood, Rubber, Leather)

Americans throw away over 228 million tons of trash, or solid waste, every year. This includes glass and plastic bottles, cans, old clothes, broken appliances, and lots and lots of paper. The garbage produced in our homes, schools, and businesses must be disposed of, but many people are concerned that we are running out of room for all of our trash.

Method What It Means Example

Source Reduction To create less waste Package food in smaller containers.

Reusing To use the same item again and again Use a lunch box instead of a paper bag.

Recycling To take an item and turn it into something else

Make carpet fibers from plastic bottles.

CompostingTo let nature break down organic materials, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, into nutrients for the soil

Don’t throw away food scraps and yard trimmings; build a backyard compost pile.

Incineration To save space by burning waste materials

Burn bulky solid waste, such as paper and plastic.

Landfilling To bury solid waste in a way that is as safe as possible for the environment

Use landfills to deal with solid waste.



Day 2 (continued)

source reduction composting

incineration landfilling

What is something that you could recycle?

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What is something that you could reuse?

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Draw pictures to help you remember the following words:


Day 2 (continued)

1. The flag of the United States has 13 stripes and many stars.

2. The Canadian flag has a single maple leaf.

3. The Japanese flag has a circle in the center representing a rising sun.

4. The flag of the United Kingdom is filled by a cross in front of an X.

5. The Australian flag has the United Kingdom flag within it.

6. Brazil’s flag has a diamond with a globe of the southern hemisphere’s sky inside it.

7. The Vietnamese flag has only one star on it.

8. South Africa’s flag has a sideways Y.

9. Togo’s flag has 5 stripes and one star.

10. The Republic of Congo’s flag has one diagonal stripe.

11. Bhutan’s flag has a dragon on it.

12. Hong Kong’s flag has one flower on it.

Draw a line to match the description with the right flag.



Draw a line to match each cause to its effect.

Cause Effect

It is snowing. My stomach is very full.

I ate 5 cookies after dinner. The plant grows tall and strong.

I studied for my test for 10 hours. I was late for the birthday party.

Sheetal tends to her plant every day. Lux wags his tail out of happiness.

Traffic was terrible. I got an A on my test.

There are a lot of people at the beach.

I get to the park faster than if I walked.

We bought Lux a new dog toy. I am cold and shivering.

I ride my bike to the park. We couldn’t find a spot to put down our towels.



Day 3 (continued)

1. I cried all night long because

Cause 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Cause 2: ____________________________________________________________.

2. The branches fell off the tree because

Cause 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Cause 2: ____________________________________________________________.

3. I spent all day in my room because

Cause 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Cause 2: ____________________________________________________________.

4. Maria had a very bad sunburn because

Cause 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Cause 2: ____________________________________________________________.

1. Effect 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Effect 2: ____________________________________________________________. because I couldn’t sleep last night.

2. Effect 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Effect 2: ____________________________________________________________. because Sasha practiced every day.

3. Effect 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Effect 2: ____________________________________________________________. because the sun finally came out.

4. Effect 1: ____________________________________________________________.

Effect 2: ____________________________________________________________. because the cat ran across the yard.

Write two possible causes for each situation by completing the sentence.

Write two possible effects for each situation by completing the sentence.



Read the story. Then, fill in the boxes below to show the problem and solution of the story.

Eric saw a mountain bike at the store. The bike had flames painted on it and big tires. Eric wanted to buy the bike more than anything, but it cost $100 and he didn’t have enough money. Eric talked to his dad about the bike. His dad said that he could do chores to earn money. Eric decided this was a good idea. First, he washed his dad’s car. Then, he mowed the lawn. Next, Eric helped take care of his grandma’s dogs. After 2 months, Eric earned enough money to buy the bike. He bought the mountain bike and enjoyed his first ride.

Problem: Solution:



Day 4 (continued)Write a short story that has a problem and a solution. First,

think of the problem your character will face. Then, think about how the character will come up with a solution to the problem.

Character: ________________________________________________________

Setting: ___________________________________________________________

Problem: __________________________________________________________

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Solution: _________________________________________________________

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Story: __________________________________________________________

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Watch the Day 5 LessonDay 5

Circle the adjectives in the sentences below. Underline the noun being described by each adjective.

1. The cold water flowed through the green field on its way to the swift river.

2. The scorching sun was so bright I had to wear my sunglasses.

3. The noisy students became quiet when they walked into the silent library filled with towering bookcases.

4. The frosty morning was just the beginning of a wet, chilly day.

5. The enormous ship was like a floating city.

6. The courageous fireman helped the frightened cat get out of the tree.

7. Whenever there is loud thunder, our normally happy puppy gets a little scared.

8. The kind teacher greeted each new student at the door on the first day of school.



Day 5 (continued)Rewrite the sentences below, adding at least

two adjectives to each sentence.

1. A cloud floated across the sky.

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2. A spider sat in its web.

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3. A bat flew into a cave.

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4. The child held a balloon.

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5. A mouse scurried across the floor.

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Grade 3, Week 5...Grade 3, Week 5 Academic Vocabulary, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution, Adjectives Day Topic Pages Day 1 Using Academic Vocabulary (Science) 2–4 Day 2 Using Academic