Methacton School District's Integrated Language Arts (ILA) program focuses around the McGraw-Hill "Wonders Balanced Literacy" program.
Wonders is filled with a variety of fiction and nonfiction literature, to build strong readers in third grade. Fiction offerings include narratives, poems, plays and fantasy. The nonfiction offerings include news articles, biographies and research materials. Authors have included a robust vocabulary to help create a rich learning environment and show children how to figure out the meaning of words in text.
Each week's schedule will include:
Spelling words
Grammar
Writing
Vocabulary Strategy/Skill
Comprehension Strategy/Skill
Interested in some ideas for chapter books? Check this link for suggestions: https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/chapter-books-for-3rd-graders/