3rd grade Instructional Guide

3rd Grade Scope & Sequence

Extended Writing

Begin Free Verse Poetry ● Expert Model ● Plan: Ideas ● Draft: Rhythm and Rhyme

Develop Free Verse Poetry

● Revise: Figurative language ● 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 : “Finding Music” ● Shared Read: “Empanada Day” “Cold Feet,” “Our Washing Machine,” and “Bugged”

● Leveled Reader Main Selection: Problem Solved ● Leveled Reader Paired Selection: “Rainy Day” ● Writing: Basic Conventions