ELA Topics for
Third Grade

This lesson and its associated activities reinforce the research and evaluation of the government and it's people through the visual representation of historical journals and various other texts. Special consideration should be given to the student's chosen historical figure and their writings/background.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce various characters in a story and how they shape a story through the depiction of their main expressive qualities. Special consideration should be given to depiction of more than just physical appearance and instead include various elements and add-ons that intensify character meaning and intent.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce the research of various animals, their environments, and their differences. Additional analysis of a prominent art movement and associated artist will highlight individual reactions to these styles and the natural world.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce the exploration of comparative points of view in a story through the layered visual analysis of multifaceted characters. The lesson plan literally calls for a directive analysis of two views of an individual. Special consideration for modified application should be given to the duality of characters with two layers of the personality represented and/or two opposing characters depicted together.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce the exploration of technology and its advancements on everyday practices through the creation of a digitally enhanced work of art. Students can transfer any physical work of art into the suggested digital platform to create a new and innovative piece.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce the investigation of decision making in a story and the impact it has on the overall tale. Students will apply these principles to a mindmap involving their own decisions in everyday life choices.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce investigation of various communities past and present with contextual observation, research, and visualization of findings.

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce investigation of various environments with habitat/climate research and visualization, variable per location and weather patterns (wind, rain, etc.).

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This lesson and its associated activities reinforce understanding of time and/or money through the layering of a chosen numerical symbol. Students will make clear artistic choices in relation to color, design, and arrangement through tracing or hand-drawing the shapes. Special consideration should be given to thematic arrangements with clocks or currency in mind.

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The linked activities reinforce exploration of matter and the transformation of common materials into alternative substances. There are a variety of activities students can choose from to accomplish the task. Encourage students to choose one, conduct their experiment, and reflect on their choices and product.

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