3rd grade Instructional Guide

3rd Grade Scope & Sequence

Paired Reading

5 Questions for George McDonald Genre: Expository Text Lexile: 860L Integrate Writing: Make Connections Begin Opinion Essay (argumentative piece) ● Expert Model ● Plan: Identify Relevant Information ● Draft: Fact and Opinion

Extended Writing

Develop Opinion Essay (argumentative piece) ● Revise: Strong opening

● Peer conferencing ● Edit and proofread ● Publish, present, evaluate

Writing Craft Lesson Bank & Grammar and Spelling Lesson Bank

Mini Lesson Options

Special Education Connection: Wonderworks ● Interactive Read Aloud : “The Greatest Monument” ● Shared Read: “Preserve and Protect” ● Leveled Reader Main Selection: “Preserving a Special Place” ● Leveled Reader Paired Selection: “Gateway Arch” ● Writing: Concluding Statement