ELA- Second 9 weeks
ELA- Second 9 weeks
Unit 2 (weeks 1-3)
Unit 3 (weeks 4-9)
Number of days: 48
Unit Overview: This unit will focus on digging deeper into literary text, close reading, collaborative work and discussion, English grammar and usage, punctuation and persuasive/opinion writing.
The Second Nine Weeks we will repeat many of the same standards that were introduced in the first nine weeks. The focus for the second nine weeks will be focusing the instruction on drawing conclusions, cause/effect, inferences, summarizing, and graphic organizers. During the second nine weeks we will focus on informative writing.
LA.3.RF.4.4
Read grade-appropriate words that have blends (e.g., walk, play) and common spelling patterns (e.g., qu- ; doubling the consonant and adding –ing, such as cut/cutting; changing the ending of a word from –y to –ies to make a plural).
LA.3.RL.2.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
LA.3.RL.4.2
Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).
LA.3.RV.2.2
Identify relationships among words, including synonyms, antonyms, homographs, homonyms, and multiple-meaning words (e.g., puzzle, fire).
LA.3.SL.2.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade-appropriate topics and texts, building on others? ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.
LA.3.SL.2.2
Explore ideas under discussion by drawing on readings and other information.
LA.3.SL.2.3
Demonstrate knowledge and use of agreed-upon rules for discussions and identify and serve in roles for small group discussions or projects.
LA.3.SL.2.5
Explain personal ideas and understanding in reference to the discussion.
LA.3.W.3.1
Write persuasive compositions in a variety of forms that - State the opinion in an introductory statement or section. Support the opinion with reasons in an organized way. Connect opinion and reasons using words and phrases. Provide a concluding statement or section.
LA.3.W.6.1a
Nouns/Pronouns ? Writing sentences using abstract nouns (e.g., hope, thought).
LA.3.W.6.1b
Verbs ? Writing sentences that use regular and irregular verbs and simple verb tenses to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
LA.3.W.4
Apply the writing process to ? Generate a draft by developing, selecting and organizing ideas relevant to topic, purpose, and genre; revise to improve writing, using appropriate reference materials (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice); and edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, usage, punctuation). Use technology to interact and collaborate with others to publish legible documents.
Student Objectives written as "I Can" statements:
Foundational Skills:
I can read irregularly spelled words.
I can read fluently with accuracy to understand what I read.
Literature: Informational Text:
I can describe the sequence of historical events after reading about it.
I can describe the steps of a scientific process after reading about it.
I can describe the steps of a process after reading a text describing how something works.
I can read a paragraph and understand the connections between the sentences.
I can read about what an event or process and describe what happened in order. I can read about an event or process and describe the cause and effect.
I can cite evidence from the text in my writing.
Speaking/Listening:
I can report on a topic or text, tell a story, or retell an experience while providing important facts and details. I can speak clearly and at an understandable pace when presenting.
Language:
I can explain what nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs are, and how they function in sentences.
I can explain the difference between regular and irregular verbs and use them correctly.
I can remember spelling rules and apply them
Fluency Expectation: Goal: 90-100 wpm
I can identify or choose specific words to bring a sentence or story to life.
I can choose specific phrases to create a certain effect in a sentence.
I can choose words or phrases to add effect or interest when writing or speaking.
I can determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. I can identify the affix of a word; define prefix, suffix, and root; and determine how the meaning of a word changes when a prefix or suffix is added, such as care/careless or heat/preheat.
Writing:
I can write informational/explanatory texts that examine a topic and express information clearly.
I can introduce a topic clearly and group related information together.
I can include an illustration in my written pieces if necessary.
I can develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
Persuasive Writing- Blog (For Teachers)
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/lesson-plans/language-arts/persuasive-writing/?_r=0
Persuasive Writing Lesson Plans
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/convince-developing-persuasive-writing-56.html
LearnZillion - Synonyms
https://learnzillion.com/lessons/4519-revise-for-stronger-word-choice-using-synonyms
Flocabulary-Synonyms and Antonyms
https://www.flocabulary.com/synonyms-and-antonyms/
Commas Anchor Chart
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=commas%20anchor%20chart&rs=ac&len=11
Flocabulary Commas
https://www.flocabulary.com/commas/
Homophones, homographs, homonyms anchor chart
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/06/14/c2/0614c20dce49881615f071c63ec81a91.jpg
Homophones, homographs, homonyms smartboard activity
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=77a2e8a1-3f8f-42bc-b019-d4c62d1d3de0
ReadThinkWrite-Using What you Know(For Teachers)
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/getting-feedback/
Verb Tense Lesson Plans
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3813
Novels for book study: Squanto: Friend of Pilgrims, Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House), Molly's Pilgrim, Mr. Popper's Penguins, White House White Out (A-Z Mysteries), December Secrets, Little House in the Big Woods, Jingle Belle