In this unit, students will continue to improve their writing stamina and build the routine of writing. Students will read texts and develop opinions on the information. Students will be able to clearly identify their position on a topic, introduce it in their writing, support their opinion with facts and text evidence, use appropriate transition words, and provide a conclusion to their writing. Students will examine character traits, plot, setting, and dialogue and the effect those elements have on characters and the plot of the story.
W.AW.3.1. Write opinion texts to present an idea with reasons and information.
A. Introduce an opinion clearly.
B. Support the opinion with facts, definitions, reasons text evidence, or other information and examples related to the topic.
C. Link ideas within sections of information using transition words and phrases (e.g., then, because, also, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
D. Provide a conclusion related to the opinion presented.
W.WP.3.4. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
A. Identify audience, purpose, and intended length of composition before writing.
B. Consider writing as a process, including self-evaluation, revision and editing.
C. With adult and peer feedback, and digital or print tools such as a dictionary, thesaurus, and/or spell checker, find and correct errors and improve word choice.
W.RW.3.7. Engage in independent and task-based writing for both short and extended periods of time, producing written work routinely.
SL.PE.3.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.