Journeys Scope Grade 3

Scope and Sequenceof Skill Instruction

K-6

*Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.**Formal lesson for Concepts of Print skill on Day 2.Grade 374

Grade 3

Lesson Selections Phonics Fluency Comprehension listening/speaking/viewing Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Writing

1

Main Selection A Fine, Fine SchoolGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection One-Room

SchoolhousesGenre: Informational

Text

Short vowels a, e, i, o, u

Words with the VCCV Pattern

Accuracy: Word Recognition

SkillStory Structure

StrategySummarize

Author’s Craft Repetition

Listen for a Purpose Target Vocabularyprincipal strolledproud worriedsoared announcedfinecertainly

Vocabulary Strategies Multiple-Meaning Words

Spelling PrincipleShort Vowels

Spelling Words Basic: crop, plan, thing, smell, shut, sticky, spent, lunch, pumpkin, clock, gift, class, skip, swing Review: next, hug Challenge: hospital, fantastic

Subjects and Predicates Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: DescriptiveParagraph

Focus TraitWord Choice: Exact Words

2

Main Selection The Trial of Cardigan

JonesGenre: Fantasy

Paired SelectionJury DutyGenre: Readers’

Theater

Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u

Words with the VCe Pattern

Phrasing: Punctuation SkillConclusions

StrategyInfer/Predict

Author’s CraftWord Choice

Use Nonverbal Cues Target Vocabularyconvinced trialjury guiltypointed honestmurmurstand

Vocabulary StrategiesCompound Words

Spelling PrincipleVCe Spellings

Spelling Words Basic: spoke, mile, save, excuse,

cone, invite, cube, price, erase, ripe, broke, flame, life, rule

Review: these, thoseChallenge: surprise, decide

Kinds of Sentences Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Friendly Letter

Focus TraitIdeas: Audience and Purpose

3

Main Selection Destiny’s GiftGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection Kids Making a

DifferenceGenre: Informational

Text

Common Vowel Pairs ai, ay, ee, ea

Accuracy: Words in Connected Text

SkillUnderstanding Characters

StrategyAnalyze/ Evaluate

Author’s CraftMood

Hold a Conversation or Discussion

Target Vocabularyraise spreadingearn figurecontacted blockafford customers

Vocabulary Strategies Antonyms

Spelling PrincipleMore Long a and Long e Spellings

Spelling Words Basic: lay, real, trail, sweet, today, dream, seem, tea, treat, afraid, leave, bait, screen, speed Review: paint, please Challenge: yesterday, explain

Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Personal

Narrative Paragraph

Focus TraitVoice: Express Thoughts and

Feelings

4

Main Selection Pop’s BridgeGenre: Historical

Fiction

Paired Selection BridgesGenre: Informational

Text

Long o Spelled oa, ow

Expression SkillCompare and Contrast


Author’s CraftSimile

Give and Follow Directions Target Vocabularybalancing tidecrew disappearsfoggy stretchexcitementcling

Vocabulary StrategiesBase Words and Endings –s, –es,

–ed, –ing

Spelling PrincipleMore Long o Spellings

Spelling Words Basic: load, open, told, yellow, soak, shadow, foam, follow, glow, sold, window, coach, almost, throatReview: cold, mostChallenge: tomorrow, sailboats

Common and Proper Nouns Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Personal

Narrative

Focus TraitIdeas: Important, Interesting

Details

5

Main Selection Roberto Clemente,

Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Genre: Biography

Paired SelectionBaseball Poems Genre: Poetry

Long i spelled i, ie, igh

Intonation SkillCause and Effect

StrategyVisualize


Computers: Review of the Basics

Target Vocabularystand scorefans leagueslammed pronouncedstyle polish

Vocabulary Strategies Prefix mis–

Spelling PrincipleSpelling Long i

Spelling Words Basic: slight, mild, sight, pie, mind, tie, pilot, might, lie, tight, blind, fight, die, midnightReview: find, night Challenge: silent, frightening

Plural Nouns with –s and -es Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Personal Narrative

Focus TraitSentence Fluency: Time-Order (Transition) Words

Unit 1: Good Citizens

Grade 3 75

Lesson Selections Phonics Fluency Comprehension listening/speaking/viewing Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Writing

1

Main Selection A Fine, Fine SchoolGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection One-Room

SchoolhousesGenre: Informational

Text

Short vowels a, e, i, o, u

Words with the VCCV Pattern

Accuracy: Word Recognition

SkillStory Structure

StrategySummarize

Author’s Craft Repetition

Listen for a Purpose Target Vocabularyprincipal strolledproud worriedsoared announcedfinecertainly


Spelling PrincipleShort Vowels

Spelling Words Basic: crop, plan, thing, smell, shut, sticky, spent, lunch, pumpkin, clock, gift, class, skip, swing Review: next, hug Challenge: hospital, fantastic

Subjects and Predicates Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: DescriptiveParagraph


2

Main Selection The Trial of Cardigan

JonesGenre: Fantasy

Paired SelectionJury DutyGenre: Readers’

Theater

Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u

Words with the VCe Pattern

Phrasing: Punctuation SkillConclusions



Use Nonverbal Cues Target Vocabularyconvinced trialjury guiltypointed honestmurmurstand


Spelling PrincipleVCe Spellings

Spelling Words Basic: spoke, mile, save, excuse,

cone, invite, cube, price, erase, ripe, broke, flame, life, rule

Review: these, thoseChallenge: surprise, decide

Kinds of Sentences Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Friendly Letter

Focus TraitIdeas: Audience and Purpose

3

Main Selection Destiny’s GiftGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection Kids Making a

DifferenceGenre: Informational

Text

Common Vowel Pairs ai, ay, ee, ea


SkillUnderstanding Characters


Author’s CraftMood

Hold a Conversation or Discussion

Target Vocabularyraise spreadingearn figurecontacted blockafford customers

Vocabulary Strategies Antonyms

Spelling PrincipleMore Long a and Long e Spellings

Spelling Words Basic: lay, real, trail, sweet, today, dream, seem, tea, treat, afraid, leave, bait, screen, speed Review: paint, please Challenge: yesterday, explain

Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Personal

Narrative Paragraph

Focus TraitVoice: Express Thoughts and

Feelings

4

Main Selection Pop’s BridgeGenre: Historical

Fiction

Paired Selection BridgesGenre: Informational

Text

Long o Spelled oa, ow

Expression SkillCompare and Contrast



Give and Follow Directions Target Vocabularybalancing tidecrew disappearsfoggy stretchexcitementcling

Vocabulary StrategiesBase Words and Endings –s, –es,

–ed, –ing

Spelling PrincipleMore Long o Spellings

Spelling Words Basic: load, open, told, yellow, soak, shadow, foam, follow, glow, sold, window, coach, almost, throatReview: cold, mostChallenge: tomorrow, sailboats

Common and Proper Nouns Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Personal

Narrative

Focus TraitIdeas: Important, Interesting

Details

5

Main Selection Roberto Clemente,

Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Genre: Biography

Paired SelectionBaseball Poems Genre: Poetry

Long i spelled i, ie, igh


StrategyVisualize


Computers: Review of the Basics

Target Vocabularystand scorefans leagueslammed pronouncedstyle polish

Vocabulary Strategies Prefix mis–

Spelling PrincipleSpelling Long i

Spelling Words Basic: slight, mild, sight, pie, mind, tie, pilot, might, lie, tight, blind, fight, die, midnightReview: find, night Challenge: silent, frightening

Plural Nouns with –s and -es Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Personal Narrative

Focus TraitSentence Fluency: Time-Order (Transition) Words


Grade 3

Lesson Selections Phonics Fluency Comprehension Listening/Speaking/Viewing Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Writing

6

Main Selection Max’s WordsGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection Poems That Slither,

Walk, and FlyGenre: Poetry

Words with the VCV Pattern

Rate SkillSequence of Events

StrategyQuestion

Author’s CraftOnomatopoeia

Interpret Poems Target Vocabularycollect scrambledorders sortedragged rapidlycontinued darted

Vocabulary Strategies Suffixes –er, –or

Spelling PrincipleMore Short and Long Vowels

Spelling Words Basic Words: math, toast, easy,

socks, Friday, stuff, paid, cheese, June, elbow, program, shiny, piles, sticky

Review Words: each, both, Challenge Words: comb, holiday

What is a Verb? Writing ModeWrite to Respond:Response Paragraph

Focus TraitIdeas: Details and Examples

7

Main Selection What Do Illustrators

Do?Genre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection Jack Draws a

BeanstalkGenre: Fairy Tale

Three-Letter Clusters (scr-, spr, str-, thr-)

Expression SkillText and Graphic

Features


Author’s CraftOrganization

Monitor Understanding and Ask Questions

Target Vocabularytracing imagineillustrate scribblessketches researchtextures tools

Vocabulary Strategies Synonyms

Spelling PrincipleThree-Letter Clusters

Spelling WordsBasic Words: three, scrap, street,

spring, thrill, scream, strange, throw, string, scrape, spray, threw, strong, scratch

Review Words: think, theyChallenge Words: straight, scramble

Verb Tenses Writing ModeWrite to Respond: Compare/ Contrast Paragraph

Focus TraitOrganization: Topic Sentence

8

Main Selection The Harvest BirdsGenre: Folktale

Paired SelectionThe Farmer and the

DreamGenre: Readers’

Theater

Silent Letters kn, wr Stress SkillConclusions


Author’s CraftFigurative Language

Retell a Story Target Vocabularyharvest separateashamed bordersadvice borrowpatch serious


Spelling Principle Unexpected Consonant Spellings

Spelling Words Basic Words: itch, wreck, knee,

patch, wrap, knot, watch, knife, stretch, write, knew, knock, match, wrong

Review Words: know, catchChallenge Words: wrinkle, knuckle

Commas in a Series Writing ModeWrite to Respond:Summary Paragraph

Focus TraitWord Choice

9

Main Selection Kamishibai ManGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection The True Story of

KamishibaiGenre: Informational

Text

Vowel Diphthongs ow, ou


StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Author’s CraftFlashback

Respond to Questions Target Vocabularyfamiliar jerkyvacant ricketyblurry rudeblasted applause

Vocabulary Strategies Dictionary/Glossary Entry

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sound in town

Spelling Words Basic Words: clown, round, bow, cloud, power, crown, thousand, crowd, sound, count, powder, blouse, frown, poundReview Words: house, foundChallenge Words: mountain, coward

Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates

Writing ModeWrite to Respond: Response

to Literature

Focus TraitOrganization: Opinion Statement

10

Main Selection Young Thomas

EdisonGenre: Biography

Paired Selection Moving PicturesGenre: Informational

Text

Words with au, aw, al, o

Accuracy: Self-Correct SkillMain Ideas and Details

StrategySummarize


Computers: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Databases

Target Vocabularysignal geniusgadget inventionlaboratory experimentoccasionalelectric

Vocabulary StrategiesCategorize and Classify

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sound in talk

Spelling Words Basic Words: talk, cross, awful, law,

cloth, cost, crawl, chalk, also, raw, salt, wall, lawn, always

Review Words: soft, smallChallenge Words: often, strawberry

Pronouns Writing ModeWrite to Respond: Response

to Literature

Focus TraitSentence Fluency: Avoiding

Redundancy

Unit 2: Express Yourself

Grade 3 77


6

Main Selection Max’s WordsGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection Poems That Slither,

Walk, and FlyGenre: Poetry

Words with the VCV Pattern


StrategyQuestion


Interpret Poems Target Vocabularycollect scrambledorders sortedragged rapidlycontinued darted

Vocabulary Strategies Suffixes –er, –or

Spelling PrincipleMore Short and Long Vowels

Spelling Words Basic Words: math, toast, easy,

socks, Friday, stuff, paid, cheese, June, elbow, program, shiny, piles, sticky

Review Words: each, both, Challenge Words: comb, holiday

What is a Verb? Writing ModeWrite to Respond:Response Paragraph

Focus TraitIdeas: Details and Examples

7

Main Selection What Do Illustrators

Do?Genre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection Jack Draws a

BeanstalkGenre: Fairy Tale

Three-Letter Clusters (scr-, spr, str-, thr-)


Features


Author’s CraftOrganization

Monitor Understanding and Ask Questions

Target Vocabularytracing imagineillustrate scribblessketches researchtextures tools

Vocabulary Strategies Synonyms

Spelling PrincipleThree-Letter Clusters

Spelling WordsBasic Words: three, scrap, street,

spring, thrill, scream, strange, throw, string, scrape, spray, threw, strong, scratch

Review Words: think, theyChallenge Words: straight, scramble

Verb Tenses Writing ModeWrite to Respond: Compare/ Contrast Paragraph

Focus TraitOrganization: Topic Sentence

8

Main Selection The Harvest BirdsGenre: Folktale

Paired SelectionThe Farmer and the

DreamGenre: Readers’

Theater

Silent Letters kn, wr Stress SkillConclusions



Retell a Story Target Vocabularyharvest separateashamed bordersadvice borrowpatch serious


Spelling Principle Unexpected Consonant Spellings

Spelling Words Basic Words: itch, wreck, knee,

patch, wrap, knot, watch, knife, stretch, write, knew, knock, match, wrong

Review Words: know, catchChallenge Words: wrinkle, knuckle

Commas in a Series Writing ModeWrite to Respond:Summary Paragraph

Focus TraitWord Choice

9

Main Selection Kamishibai ManGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection The True Story of

KamishibaiGenre: Informational

Text

Vowel Diphthongs ow, ou



Author’s CraftFlashback

Respond to Questions Target Vocabularyfamiliar jerkyvacant ricketyblurry rudeblasted applause

Vocabulary Strategies Dictionary/Glossary Entry

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sound in town

Spelling Words Basic Words: clown, round, bow, cloud, power, crown, thousand, crowd, sound, count, powder, blouse, frown, poundReview Words: house, foundChallenge Words: mountain, coward

Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates

Writing ModeWrite to Respond: Response

to Literature

Focus TraitOrganization: Opinion Statement

10

Main Selection Young Thomas

EdisonGenre: Biography

Paired Selection Moving PicturesGenre: Informational

Text

Words with au, aw, al, o

Accuracy: Self-Correct SkillMain Ideas and Details

StrategySummarize


Computers: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Databases

Target Vocabularysignal geniusgadget inventionlaboratory experimentoccasionalelectric


Spelling PrincipleVowel Sound in talk

Spelling Words Basic Words: talk, cross, awful, law,

cloth, cost, crawl, chalk, also, raw, salt, wall, lawn, always

Review Words: soft, smallChallenge Words: often, strawberry

Pronouns Writing ModeWrite to Respond: Response

to Literature

Focus TraitSentence Fluency: Avoiding

Redundancy


Grade 3


11

Main Selection Jump!Genre: Biography

Paired Selection Science for Sports

FansGenre: Informational

Text

Vowel Diphthongs oi, oy

Phrasing: Natural Pauses

SkillFact and Opinion

StrategyQuestion

Author’s CraftAlliteration

Computers: Introduce the Internet Target Vocabularychampionship powerprofessional athleterooting courtcompetitorentire

Vocabulary StrategiesSuffixes –y, –ful, -ous

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sound in joy

Spelling Words Basic Words: joy, point, voice, join,

oil, coin, noise, spoil, toy, joint, boy, soil, choice, boil

Review Words: come, areChallenge Words: poison, destroy

More Plural Nouns Writing ModeWrite to Narrate:Descriptive Paragraph

Focus TraitWord Choice: Sensory Words and

Details

12

Main SelectionThe Science FairGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection Science Poems Genre: Poetry

Homophones

Words Ending in –er, -le

Stress SkillStory Structure

StrategyVisualize

Author’s CraftDialogue

Interview Target Vocabularyreport eruptpresentation creativeeducational certificateimpressive charts

Vocabulary StrategiesIdioms

Spelling PrincipleHomophones

Spelling WordsBasic Words: hole, whole, its, it’s,

hear, here, won, one, our, hour, their, there, fur, fir

Review Words: road, rodeChallenge Words: peace, piece

More Proper Nouns Writing ModeWrite to Narrate:Humorous Poem

Focus TraitWord Choice: Onomatopoeia

13

Main Selection Yonder Mountain: A

Cherokee LegendGenre: Legend

Paired Selection The Trail of TearsGenre: Informational

Text

Contractions with n’t, ‘d, ‘ve

Rate SkillCompare and

Contrast


Author’s CraftImagery/ Symbols

Listen for and Retell (Paraphrase) Main Ideas Target Vocabularypeak examinedfondly steeprugged pausingmist pleaded

Vocabulary StrategiesHomophones/ Homographs

Spelling PrincipleContractions

Spelling Words Basic: I’d, he’s, haven’t, doesn’t,

let’s, there’s wouldn’t, what’s, she’s, aren’t, hasn’t, couldn’t, he’d, they’re

Review: can’t, isn’t Challenge: we’re, weren’t

Subject-Verb Agreement

Writing ModeWrite to Narrate:Narrative Poem

Focus TraitOrganization

14

Main Selection Aero and Officer MikeGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection Kids and CrittersGenre: Informational

Text

Words with ar, or, ore


SkillAuthor’s Purpose

StrategySummarize

Author’s CraftWord Choice:

Technical Jargon

Computer: Internet Strategy Target Vocabularylying loyalpartners shiftquiver patrolability snap

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes in-, im-

Spelling PrincipleVowel + /r/ Sounds

Spelling Words Basic Words: horse, mark, storm, market, acorn, artist, March, north, barking, stork, thorn, forest, chore, restoreReview Words: dark, story Challenge Words: partner, fortune

Pronouns and Verbs Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Autobiography

Focus TraitIdeas: Choosing an Important

Event and Purpose

15

Main SelectionThe Extra-Good

SundayGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection Tía Luisa’s Fruit Salad Genre: Readers’

Theater

Words with er, ir, ur, or

Expression SkillUnderstanding

Characters


Author’s CraftMetaphor

Listen to Make Connections Target Vocabularyanxiously degreestense ingredientsrecommended remarkedfestivecross

Vocabulary StrategiesUsing a Thesaurus


Spelling WordsBasic Words: nurse, work, shirt, hurt, first, word, serve, curly, dirt, third, worry, turn, stir, firmReview Words: her, girlChallenge Words: perfect,

hamburger

Forming the Past Tense Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Autobiography

Focus TraitVoice: Using Details That Show

Thoughts and Feelings

Unit 3: Learning Lessons

Grade 3 79


11

Main Selection Jump!Genre: Biography

Paired Selection Science for Sports

FansGenre: Informational

Text

Vowel Diphthongs oi, oy



StrategyQuestion

Author’s CraftAlliteration

Computers: Introduce the Internet Target Vocabularychampionship powerprofessional athleterooting courtcompetitorentire

Vocabulary StrategiesSuffixes –y, –ful, -ous

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sound in joy

Spelling Words Basic Words: joy, point, voice, join,

oil, coin, noise, spoil, toy, joint, boy, soil, choice, boil

Review Words: come, areChallenge Words: poison, destroy

More Plural Nouns Writing ModeWrite to Narrate:Descriptive Paragraph

Focus TraitWord Choice: Sensory Words and

Details

12

Main SelectionThe Science FairGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection Science Poems Genre: Poetry

Homophones

Words Ending in –er, -le

Stress SkillStory Structure

StrategyVisualize

Author’s CraftDialogue

Interview Target Vocabularyreport eruptpresentation creativeeducational certificateimpressive charts

Vocabulary StrategiesIdioms

Spelling PrincipleHomophones

Spelling WordsBasic Words: hole, whole, its, it’s,

hear, here, won, one, our, hour, their, there, fur, fir

Review Words: road, rodeChallenge Words: peace, piece

More Proper Nouns Writing ModeWrite to Narrate:Humorous Poem

Focus TraitWord Choice: Onomatopoeia

13

Main Selection Yonder Mountain: A

Cherokee LegendGenre: Legend

Paired Selection The Trail of TearsGenre: Informational

Text

Contractions with n’t, ‘d, ‘ve

Rate SkillCompare and

Contrast


Author’s CraftImagery/ Symbols

Listen for and Retell (Paraphrase) Main Ideas Target Vocabularypeak examinedfondly steeprugged pausingmist pleaded

Vocabulary StrategiesHomophones/ Homographs

Spelling PrincipleContractions

Spelling Words Basic: I’d, he’s, haven’t, doesn’t,

let’s, there’s wouldn’t, what’s, she’s, aren’t, hasn’t, couldn’t, he’d, they’re

Review: can’t, isn’t Challenge: we’re, weren’t

Subject-Verb Agreement

Writing ModeWrite to Narrate:Narrative Poem

Focus TraitOrganization

14

Main Selection Aero and Officer MikeGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection Kids and CrittersGenre: Informational

Text

Words with ar, or, ore


SkillAuthor’s Purpose

StrategySummarize

Author’s CraftWord Choice:

Technical Jargon

Computer: Internet Strategy Target Vocabularylying loyalpartners shiftquiver patrolability snap

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes in-, im-


Spelling Words Basic Words: horse, mark, storm, market, acorn, artist, March, north, barking, stork, thorn, forest, chore, restoreReview Words: dark, story Challenge Words: partner, fortune

Pronouns and Verbs Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Autobiography

Focus TraitIdeas: Choosing an Important

Event and Purpose

15

Main SelectionThe Extra-Good

SundayGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection Tía Luisa’s Fruit Salad Genre: Readers’

Theater

Words with er, ir, ur, or

Expression SkillUnderstanding

Characters



Listen to Make Connections Target Vocabularyanxiously degreestense ingredientsrecommended remarkedfestivecross

Vocabulary StrategiesUsing a Thesaurus


Spelling WordsBasic Words: nurse, work, shirt, hurt, first, word, serve, curly, dirt, third, worry, turn, stir, firmReview Words: her, girlChallenge Words: perfect,

hamburger

Forming the Past Tense Writing ModeWrite to Narrate: Autobiography

Focus TraitVoice: Using Details That Show

Thoughts and Feelings



16

Main Selection A Mr. Rubbish

Mood Genre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection Save the RainforestGenre: Informational

Text

Words with air, ear, are

Intonation SkillAuthor’s Purpose



Listen Critically Target Vocabularyrecycle projectdripping cartoncomplicated globalrubbish hardlyshade pollution

Vocabulary StrategiesContext Clues

Spelling PrincipleVowel + /r/ Sounds in air and fear

Spelling Words Basic Words: air, wear, chair, stairs,

bare, bear, hair, care, pear, pair, share, near, ear, beard

Review Words: buy, yearChallenge Words: earring, compare

What Is an Adjective? Writing ModeWrite to Persuade:Persuasive Letter

Focus TraitIdeas: Stating a Clear Purpose and

Goal

17

Main Selection The Albertosaurus

Mystery: Philip Currie’s Hunt in the Badlands

Genre: Informational Text

Paired Selection Finding Fossils for

FunGenre: Informational

Text

Words with /j/ and /s/

Words with the VCCCV Pattern

Stress SkillConclusions

StrategyVisualize


Computer: Use the Internet Target Vocabularyclues remainsevidence provefossils skeletonsuncoveringburiedfiercelocation

Vocabulary Strategies Suffix –ly

Spelling PrincipleWords with /j/ and /s/

Spelling Words Basic Words: age, space, change,

jawbone, jacket, giant, pencil, circle, once, large, dance, jeans, bounce, huge

Review Words: nice, placeChallenge Words: excited, gigantic

Adjectives and Articles Writing ModeWrite to Persuade:Opinion Paragraph

Focus TraitVoice: Convincing Voice

18

Main Selection A Tree Is GrowingGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection Poems About

Nature Genre: Poetry

Words with /k/ and /kw/

Expression SkillText and Graphic Features

StrategyQuestion

Author’s CraftSensory Language/ Word

Choice

Listen to Compare and Contrast Target Vocabularypollen storeclumps passagesabsorb throughoutcoverings spinestropicaldissolve


Spelling PrincipleSpelling the /k/ and /kw/ Sounds

Spelling Words Basic Words: shark, check, queen,

circus, flake, crack, second, squeeze, quart, squeak, quick, coldest, Africa, Mexico

Review Words: black, thank Challenge Words: correct, question

Using the Verb be and Helping Verbs

Writing ModeWrite to Persuade:Problem-Solution Paragraph


19

Main Selection DogzillaGenre:

Paired Selection Whose Land Is It?Genre: Informational

Text

Vowel Sounds in spoon and wood

Rate: Adjust Reading Rate To Purpose

SkillCause and Effect

StrategySummarize

Author’s CraftHumor

Compare and Contrast Media Messages Target Vocabularyfiery withinscientific ancientmysterious emergencypanicking horrifyingprehistoricimmediately

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes pre-, re-, bi-

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sounds in spoon and wood

Spelling Words Basic Words: mood, wooden,

drew, smooth, blue, balloon, true, crooked, chew, tooth, hooves, cool, food, pooch

Review Words: blew, foot Challenge Words: loose, jewel

Irregular Verbs Writing ModeWrite to Persuade: Persuasive

Essay

Focus TraitIdeas: Thinking About Your

Audience

20

Main Selection Life on the IceGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection The Raven: An Inuit

MythGenre: Myth/

Readers’ Theater

Compound Words


SkillMain Ideas and Details



Media: Evaluate Internet Information Target Vocabularyshelter layerconstant climatewilderness regionunexpected glidingoverheatedcolony

Vocabulary StrategiesDictionary/Glossary

Spelling Principle Compound Words

Spelling Words Basic Words: birthday, anyone,

sometimes, everything, homework, afternoon, airplane, grandmother, something, without, himself, faraway, sunburned, daylight

Review Words: someone, cannotChallenge Words: scorekeeper,

everybody

Contractions Writing ModeWrite to Persuade: Persuasive

Essay Focus TraitOrganization: Paragraphs for

Reasons

Grade 3

Unit 4: Extreme Nature

Grade 3 81


16

Main Selection A Mr. Rubbish

Mood Genre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired Selection Save the RainforestGenre: Informational

Text

Words with air, ear, are

Intonation SkillAuthor’s Purpose



Listen Critically Target Vocabularyrecycle projectdripping cartoncomplicated globalrubbish hardlyshade pollution

Vocabulary StrategiesContext Clues

Spelling PrincipleVowel + /r/ Sounds in air and fear

Spelling Words Basic Words: air, wear, chair, stairs,

bare, bear, hair, care, pear, pair, share, near, ear, beard

Review Words: buy, yearChallenge Words: earring, compare

What Is an Adjective? Writing ModeWrite to Persuade:Persuasive Letter

Focus TraitIdeas: Stating a Clear Purpose and

Goal

17

Main Selection The Albertosaurus

Mystery: Philip Currie’s Hunt in the Badlands

Genre: Informational Text

Paired Selection Finding Fossils for

FunGenre: Informational

Text

Words with /j/ and /s/

Words with the VCCCV Pattern

Stress SkillConclusions

StrategyVisualize


Computer: Use the Internet Target Vocabularyclues remainsevidence provefossils skeletonsuncoveringburiedfiercelocation

Vocabulary Strategies Suffix –ly

Spelling PrincipleWords with /j/ and /s/

Spelling Words Basic Words: age, space, change,

jawbone, jacket, giant, pencil, circle, once, large, dance, jeans, bounce, huge

Review Words: nice, placeChallenge Words: excited, gigantic

Adjectives and Articles Writing ModeWrite to Persuade:Opinion Paragraph

Focus TraitVoice: Convincing Voice

18

Main Selection A Tree Is GrowingGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection Poems About

Nature Genre: Poetry

Words with /k/ and /kw/

Expression SkillText and Graphic Features

StrategyQuestion

Author’s CraftSensory Language/ Word

Choice

Listen to Compare and Contrast Target Vocabularypollen storeclumps passagesabsorb throughoutcoverings spinestropicaldissolve


Spelling PrincipleSpelling the /k/ and /kw/ Sounds

Spelling Words Basic Words: shark, check, queen,

circus, flake, crack, second, squeeze, quart, squeak, quick, coldest, Africa, Mexico

Review Words: black, thank Challenge Words: correct, question

Using the Verb be and Helping Verbs

Writing ModeWrite to Persuade:Problem-Solution Paragraph


19

Main Selection DogzillaGenre:

Paired Selection Whose Land Is It?Genre: Informational

Text

Vowel Sounds in spoon and wood

Rate: Adjust Reading Rate To Purpose

SkillCause and Effect

StrategySummarize

Author’s CraftHumor

Compare and Contrast Media Messages Target Vocabularyfiery withinscientific ancientmysterious emergencypanicking horrifyingprehistoricimmediately

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes pre-, re-, bi-

Spelling PrincipleVowel Sounds in spoon and wood

Spelling Words Basic Words: mood, wooden,

drew, smooth, blue, balloon, true, crooked, chew, tooth, hooves, cool, food, pooch

Review Words: blew, foot Challenge Words: loose, jewel

Irregular Verbs Writing ModeWrite to Persuade: Persuasive

Essay

Focus TraitIdeas: Thinking About Your

Audience

20

Main Selection Life on the IceGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection The Raven: An Inuit

MythGenre: Myth/

Readers’ Theater

Compound Words


SkillMain Ideas and Details



Media: Evaluate Internet Information Target Vocabularyshelter layerconstant climatewilderness regionunexpected glidingoverheatedcolony

Vocabulary StrategiesDictionary/Glossary

Spelling Principle Compound Words

Spelling Words Basic Words: birthday, anyone,

sometimes, everything, homework, afternoon, airplane, grandmother, something, without, himself, faraway, sunburned, daylight

Review Words: someone, cannotChallenge Words: scorekeeper,

everybody

Contractions Writing ModeWrite to Persuade: Persuasive

Essay Focus TraitOrganization: Paragraphs for

Reasons


Grade 3


21

Main Selection Two Bad AntsGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selection Poems about BugsGenre: Poetry

Base Words and -ed, -ing

Intonation SkillStory Structure


Author’s CraftPoint of View

Organize Ideas for a Speech Target Vocabularyscout narrowsurrounded undergroundpuzzling glassyviolently liquidsoggyunaware

Vocabulary Strategies Base Words and Prefix non–

Spelling PrincipleWords with -ed and -ing

Spelling Words Basic Words: coming, swimming,

dropping, tapping, taping, invited, saving, stared, planned, changing, joking, loved, gripped, tasted

Review Words: making, stoppedChallenge Words: freezing, scared

Possessive Nouns and Possessive Pronouns

Writing ModeWrite to Express: Fictional

Narrative

Focus TraitIdeas: Building Suspense

22

Main Selection The Journey: Stories

of MigrationGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection The Grasshopper and

the AntGenre: Fable

Spelling Changes: -s, -es, -ed, -ing

Less Common

Plurals

Phrasing: Attention to Punctuation

SkillCompare and Contrast

StrategyVisualize

Author’s CraftWord Choice: Sensory

Words

Computers: Using Visuals Target Vocabularysurvival migrateplenty frighteningaccidents solidchilly landscapethunderous dramatic

Vocabulary Strategies Prefixes in–, im–

Spelling PrincipleChanging Final y to i

Spelling Words Basic Words: cities, cried, puppies,

hurried, stories, flies, parties, tried, pennies, fried, carried, babies, spied

Review Words: pretty, veryChallenge Words: countries,

libraries

Using Proper Nouns Writing ModeWrite to ExpressDescriptive Paragraph

Focus TraitWord Choice: Simile

23

Main Selection The Journey of Oliver

K. WoodmanGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selection Moving the U.S. MailGenre: Informational

Text

Suffixes -ful, -y, -ous, -ly, -er



Author’s CraftTone

Give a Speech Target Vocabularysincere conversationsmanaged inspiredloaded reunionloveliest currentlyterror pleasure

Vocabulary StrategiesSuffixes -er, -est

Spelling PrincipleThe Suffixes -ful, -ly, and -er

Spelling Words Basic Words: singer, loudly, joyful,

teacher, fighter, closely, powerful, farmer, quickly, careful, friendly, speaker, wonderful, truly

Review Words: hopeful, safely Challenge Words: listener, calmly

Abbreviations Writing ModeWrite to Express:Dialogue

Focus TraitVoice: Characters’ Feelings

24

Main Selection Dog-of-the-Sea-

WavesGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection The Land Volcanoes

BuiltGenre: Informational

Text

Prefixes un-, pre-, re-, bi-

Accuracy SkillAuthor’s Purpose

StrategyQuestion


Review Internet Strategy Target Vocabularyguided rippledarrival voyagetwisted aboardanchor spottedbay lava

Vocabulary Strategies Words from Other Languages

Spelling PrincipleThe Prefixes re- and un-

Spelling Words Basic Words: unfold, rejoin, untie,

reheat, unfair, unclear, repaid, rewrite, unhurt, recheck, unlucky, unwrap, reuse, unsure

Review Words: reread, unsafe Challenge Words: unbuckle,

unknown

What Is an Adverb? Writing ModeWrite to Express: Fictional

Narrative

Focus TraitIdeas: Vivid Details

25

Main Selection Mountains: Surviving

on Mt. EverestGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection The Big CleanupGenre: Play

Suffixes -less, -ness, -able


Features


Author’s CraftMood/Tone

Presenting a Report Target Vocabularyapproached sectionavalanches increasesequipment tanksslopes altitudesucceed halt

Vocabulary StrategiesAnalogies

Spelling PrincipleThe Suffixes -less and -ness

Spelling WordsBasic Words: painless, sickness,

sadness, helpless, thankless, kindness, hopeless, darkness, fearless, thickness, careless, goodness, spotless, softness

Review Words: useful, weaklyChallenge Words: breathless,

eagerness

What Is a Preposition? Writing ModeWrite to Express: Fictional

Narrative

Focus TraitWord Choice: Choosing Strong

Words

Unit 5: Going Places

Grade 3 83


21

Main Selection Two Bad AntsGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selection Poems about BugsGenre: Poetry

Base Words and -ed, -ing

Intonation SkillStory Structure


Author’s CraftPoint of View

Organize Ideas for a Speech Target Vocabularyscout narrowsurrounded undergroundpuzzling glassyviolently liquidsoggyunaware

Vocabulary Strategies Base Words and Prefix non–

Spelling PrincipleWords with -ed and -ing

Spelling Words Basic Words: coming, swimming,

dropping, tapping, taping, invited, saving, stared, planned, changing, joking, loved, gripped, tasted

Review Words: making, stoppedChallenge Words: freezing, scared

Possessive Nouns and Possessive Pronouns

Writing ModeWrite to Express: Fictional

Narrative

Focus TraitIdeas: Building Suspense

22

Main Selection The Journey: Stories

of MigrationGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection The Grasshopper and

the AntGenre: Fable

Spelling Changes: -s, -es, -ed, -ing

Less Common

Plurals

Phrasing: Attention to Punctuation

SkillCompare and Contrast

StrategyVisualize

Author’s CraftWord Choice: Sensory

Words

Computers: Using Visuals Target Vocabularysurvival migrateplenty frighteningaccidents solidchilly landscapethunderous dramatic

Vocabulary Strategies Prefixes in–, im–

Spelling PrincipleChanging Final y to i

Spelling Words Basic Words: cities, cried, puppies,

hurried, stories, flies, parties, tried, pennies, fried, carried, babies, spied

Review Words: pretty, veryChallenge Words: countries,

libraries

Using Proper Nouns Writing ModeWrite to ExpressDescriptive Paragraph

Focus TraitWord Choice: Simile

23

Main Selection The Journey of Oliver

K. WoodmanGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selection Moving the U.S. MailGenre: Informational

Text

Suffixes -ful, -y, -ous, -ly, -er



Author’s CraftTone

Give a Speech Target Vocabularysincere conversationsmanaged inspiredloaded reunionloveliest currentlyterror pleasure

Vocabulary StrategiesSuffixes -er, -est

Spelling PrincipleThe Suffixes -ful, -ly, and -er

Spelling Words Basic Words: singer, loudly, joyful,

teacher, fighter, closely, powerful, farmer, quickly, careful, friendly, speaker, wonderful, truly

Review Words: hopeful, safely Challenge Words: listener, calmly

Abbreviations Writing ModeWrite to Express:Dialogue

Focus TraitVoice: Characters’ Feelings

24

Main Selection Dog-of-the-Sea-

WavesGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Paired Selection The Land Volcanoes

BuiltGenre: Informational

Text

Prefixes un-, pre-, re-, bi-

Accuracy SkillAuthor’s Purpose

StrategyQuestion


Review Internet Strategy Target Vocabularyguided rippledarrival voyagetwisted aboardanchor spottedbay lava

Vocabulary Strategies Words from Other Languages

Spelling PrincipleThe Prefixes re- and un-

Spelling Words Basic Words: unfold, rejoin, untie,

reheat, unfair, unclear, repaid, rewrite, unhurt, recheck, unlucky, unwrap, reuse, unsure

Review Words: reread, unsafe Challenge Words: unbuckle,

unknown

What Is an Adverb? Writing ModeWrite to Express: Fictional

Narrative

Focus TraitIdeas: Vivid Details

25

Main Selection Mountains: Surviving

on Mt. EverestGenre: Informational

Text

Paired Selection The Big CleanupGenre: Play

Suffixes -less, -ness, -able


Features


Author’s CraftMood/Tone

Presenting a Report Target Vocabularyapproached sectionavalanches increasesequipment tanksslopes altitudesucceed halt

Vocabulary StrategiesAnalogies

Spelling PrincipleThe Suffixes -less and -ness

Spelling WordsBasic Words: painless, sickness,

sadness, helpless, thankless, kindness, hopeless, darkness, fearless, thickness, careless, goodness, spotless, softness

Review Words: useful, weaklyChallenge Words: breathless,

eagerness

What Is a Preposition? Writing ModeWrite to Express: Fictional

Narrative

Focus TraitWord Choice: Choosing Strong

Words


Grade 3


26

Long ArticleThe Foot Race Across

AmericaGenre: Informational

Text

Short ArticlePaca and the Beetle: A

Folktale from BrazilGenre: Traditional Tale

Common Final Syllables (-tion, -sion, -ture)

Accuracy: Self-Correct SkillMain Idea and Details

StrategyAnalyze and Evaluate

Brainstorm Problems and Solutions

Review Vocabularyprincipal, proud, announced, advice, loyal, collect, ability, absorb, ancient, loveliest

Vocabulary Strategies Suffix –ion

Spelling PrincipleVCCV Words

Spelling Words Basic Words: person, helmet, until,

carpet, Monday, enjoy, forget, problem, Sunday, garden, order, mistake, umpire, herself

Review Words: after, under Challenge Words: expect, wisdom

Quotations Writing ModeWrite to Inform: Compare/Contrast Paragraph

Focus TraitOrganization: Organizing Ideas

27

Long ArticleThe Power of MagnetsGenre: Informational

Text

Short ArticleElectromagnets and

YouGenre: Informational

Text

Double Consonants Intonation SkillCause and Effect

StrategySummarize

Computers: Create a Newsletter

Review Vocabularyresearch, tools, familiar, gadget, invention, experiment, electric, power, prove, scientific

Vocabulary StrategiesHomographs/ Homophones

Spelling PrincipleDouble Consonants

Spelling Words Basis Words: jelly, bottom, pillow,

happen, butter, lesson, cherry, sudden, arrow, dollar, hello, rabbit, letter, button

Review Words: funny, betterChallenge Words: stubborn, mirror

Commas in Sentences Writing Mode Write to Inform: Problem/Solution Paragraph

Focus Trait Ideas: Elaborating with Details

28

Long ArticleBecoming Anything

He Wants to BeGenre: Informational

Text

Short ArticleMy Blue Belt Day!Genre: Journal Entry

Words with ough, augh



StrategyVisualize

Make a Descriptive Presentation

Review Vocabularythroughout, textures, peak, steep, tropical, report, educational, landscape, slopes, altitude

Vocabulary Strategies Word Roots

Spelling Principleough and augh

Spelling Words Basic Words: taught, thought,

rough, laugh, bought, cough, ought, caught, fought, daughter, tough, through, enough, brought

Review Words: was, drawChallenge Words: sought, naughty

Commas in Sentences Writing Mode Write to Inform: Instructions

Focus Trait Word Choice: Exact Words and

Details

29

Long ArticleA New Team of HeroesGenre: Play

Short ArticleC-H-A-M-P-I-O-NGenre: Informational

Text

Words Ending in -er, -le

Expression SkillUnderstanding Characters


Dramatize a Story Review Vocabularyexcitement, score, darted, championship, athlete, rooting, competitor, tense, creative, succeed

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes –un, -dis

Spelling PrincipleWords that end with er or le

Spelling Words Basic Words: apple, river, little, October, ladder, summer, purple, later, November, giggle, uncle, winter, center, doubleReview Words: flower, peopleChallenge Words: whistle, character

Possessive Pronouns Writing Mode Research Report: Write to Inform

Focus Trait Ideas: Gathering Facts

30

Long ArticleSaving BusterGenre: Fiction

Short ArticleActing Across

GenerationsGenre: Informational

Text

Schwa Sound Rate: Adjust Reading Rate to Purpose

SkillConclusions/

Generalizations

StrategyQuestion

Make a Visual Presentation Review Vocabularyworried, certainly, raise, afford, applause, impressive anxiously, emergency, dramatic, guided


Spelling PrincipleWords that Begin with a or be

Spelling Words Basic Words: below, about, belong,

around, again, alone, because, above, between, alive, behind, begin, along, before

Review Words: away, want Challenge Words: awhile, beyond

Correct Pronouns Writing Mode Research Report: Write to Inform Focus Trait Organization: Main Ideas and

Details

Unit 6: Make Your Mark

Grade 3 85


26

Long ArticleThe Foot Race Across

AmericaGenre: Informational

Text

Short ArticlePaca and the Beetle: A

Folktale from BrazilGenre: Traditional Tale

Common Final Syllables (-tion, -sion, -ture)

Accuracy: Self-Correct SkillMain Idea and Details

StrategyAnalyze and Evaluate

Brainstorm Problems and Solutions

Review Vocabularyprincipal, proud, announced, advice, loyal, collect, ability, absorb, ancient, loveliest

Vocabulary Strategies Suffix –ion

Spelling PrincipleVCCV Words

Spelling Words Basic Words: person, helmet, until,

carpet, Monday, enjoy, forget, problem, Sunday, garden, order, mistake, umpire, herself

Review Words: after, under Challenge Words: expect, wisdom

Quotations Writing ModeWrite to Inform: Compare/Contrast Paragraph

Focus TraitOrganization: Organizing Ideas

27

Long ArticleThe Power of MagnetsGenre: Informational

Text

Short ArticleElectromagnets and

YouGenre: Informational

Text

Double Consonants Intonation SkillCause and Effect

StrategySummarize

Computers: Create a Newsletter

Review Vocabularyresearch, tools, familiar, gadget, invention, experiment, electric, power, prove, scientific

Vocabulary StrategiesHomographs/ Homophones

Spelling PrincipleDouble Consonants

Spelling Words Basis Words: jelly, bottom, pillow,

happen, butter, lesson, cherry, sudden, arrow, dollar, hello, rabbit, letter, button

Review Words: funny, betterChallenge Words: stubborn, mirror

Commas in Sentences Writing Mode Write to Inform: Problem/Solution Paragraph

Focus Trait Ideas: Elaborating with Details

28

Long ArticleBecoming Anything

He Wants to BeGenre: Informational

Text

Short ArticleMy Blue Belt Day!Genre: Journal Entry

Words with ough, augh



StrategyVisualize

Make a Descriptive Presentation

Review Vocabularythroughout, textures, peak, steep, tropical, report, educational, landscape, slopes, altitude

Vocabulary Strategies Word Roots

Spelling Principleough and augh

Spelling Words Basic Words: taught, thought,

rough, laugh, bought, cough, ought, caught, fought, daughter, tough, through, enough, brought

Review Words: was, drawChallenge Words: sought, naughty

Commas in Sentences Writing Mode Write to Inform: Instructions

Focus Trait Word Choice: Exact Words and

Details

29

Long ArticleA New Team of HeroesGenre: Play

Short ArticleC-H-A-M-P-I-O-NGenre: Informational

Text

Words Ending in -er, -le

Expression SkillUnderstanding Characters


Dramatize a Story Review Vocabularyexcitement, score, darted, championship, athlete, rooting, competitor, tense, creative, succeed

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes –un, -dis

Spelling PrincipleWords that end with er or le

Spelling Words Basic Words: apple, river, little, October, ladder, summer, purple, later, November, giggle, uncle, winter, center, doubleReview Words: flower, peopleChallenge Words: whistle, character

Possessive Pronouns Writing Mode Research Report: Write to Inform

Focus Trait Ideas: Gathering Facts

30

Long ArticleSaving BusterGenre: Fiction

Short ArticleActing Across

GenerationsGenre: Informational

Text

Schwa Sound Rate: Adjust Reading Rate to Purpose

SkillConclusions/

Generalizations

StrategyQuestion

Make a Visual Presentation Review Vocabularyworried, certainly, raise, afford, applause, impressive anxiously, emergency, dramatic, guided


Spelling PrincipleWords that Begin with a or be

Spelling Words Basic Words: below, about, belong,

around, again, alone, because, above, between, alive, behind, begin, along, before

Review Words: away, want Challenge Words: awhile, beyond

Correct Pronouns Writing Mode Research Report: Write to Inform Focus Trait Organization: Main Ideas and

Details

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