3rd grade Instructional Guide

3rd Grade Scope & Sequence

Instructional Materials: Wonders Text Set 3 STANDARDS

SKILLS

● 3.R.6 : Read a variety of texts including those from diverse cultures, retell the text according to the text structure including the main idea and how key details support the main idea. (RL & RI) ● 3.R.10: Identify and discuss the structural elements of different types of text when writing or speaking about a text. (RL) Use text features and search tools to build comprehension and locate relevant information effciently. (RI) ● 3.R.12: Explain how specifc illustrations or text features contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a text. (RL & RI) ● 3.R.13 : Not applicable for RL. Explain how claims in a text are supported by relevant reasons and evidence. (RI) ● 3.W.1: Write argumentative pieces on topics and/or texts, supporting a point of view with evidence, using linking words and phrases to connect the claim to the evidence, and provide a concluding statement. Embedded standards: 3.R.5, 3.R.8, 3.R.9, 3.R.14, W 4-5, SL 1-3

Reading

● Text Structure: Chronology ● Author’s Purpose ● Comparative Reading ● Context Clues ● Multiple Meaning Words

Writing

● Opinion

Essential Question

How is each event in history unique?

Vocabulary

agreeable appreciate boomed descendants population resources transportation vehicles

Essentials

Title

Interactive Read Aloud “The California Gold Rush”

Shared Read

“Moving America Forward” Genre: Expository Text Lexile: 720L Analytical Writing: Respond to Reading “Birth of an Anthem” Genre: Expository Text Lexile: 700L Analytical Writing: Respond to Reading “Discovering Life Long Ago” Genre: Expository Text Lexile: 740L Integrate Writing: Make Connections

Anchor Text

Paired Reading