Students learn the difference between literal and figurative language and explore the concept of etymology through the 'Let the cat out of the bag' origin story.
A 3rd-grade ELA lesson focused on reading a narrative passage and answering comprehension questions in the style of the NYS ELA exam. Students explore the theme of overcoming a challenge through the story of a girl facing her fear of the high dive.
A lesson focusing on the transition of the Watson family from Flint to Birmingham, analyzing setting development and character shifts in chapters 12 and 13.
A deep dive into Chapter 10 of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963', focusing on how the Appalachian setting and the shroud of night symbolize the growing racial tensions as the family heads South.
Summative assessment on RI.3.1 using a comprehensive extreme weather passage.
A collaborative review and guided practice session preparing for the final assessment.
Students learn to generate their own questions and locate answers within a text about hurricanes.
Focused practice on answering explicit questions using a reading passage about tornadoes.
Introduction to RI.3.1 and building foundational skills for finding evidence in weather-related texts.