standards

Reading

1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development Students understand the basic

features of reading. They select letter patterns & know how to translate them into spoken language by

using phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent

reading.

Decoding and Word Recognition

1.1 Know and use complex word families when reading (e.g., -ight) to decode unfamiliar words.

1.2 Decode regular multisyllabic words.

1.3 Read aloud narrative and expository text fluently and accurately and with appropriate pacing,

intonation, and expression.

Vocabulary and Concept Development

1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs to determine the meanings

of words.

1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of levels of specificity among grade-appropriate words and explain the

importance of these relations (e.g., dog/mammal/animal/living things).

1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the meaning of unknown words.

1.7 Use a dictionary to learn the meaning and other features of unknown words.

1.8 Use knowledge of prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-, bi-, mis-, dis-) and suffixes (e.g., -er,-est, -ful) to

determine the meaning of the words.



Structural Features of Informational Materials

2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, chapter headings, glossaries, and indexes to locate information in text.

Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text

2.2 Ask questions and support answers by connecting prior knowledge with literal information found in,

and inferred from, the text.

2.3 Demonstrate comprehension by identifying answers in the text.

2.4 Recall major points in the text and make and modify predictions about forthcoming information.

2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text.

2.6 Extract appropriate and significant information from the text, including problems and solutions.

2.7 Follow simple multiple-step written instructions (e.g., how to assemble a product or play a board

game).

3.0 Literary Response and Analysis Students read & respond to a wide variety of significant works of

children's literature. They distinguish between the structural features of the text & literary terms or

elements (e.g., theme, plot, setting, characters).

Structural Features of Literature

3.1 Distinguish common forms of literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text

3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and fables from around the

world.

3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays

them.

3.4 Determine the underlying theme or author's message in fiction and nonfiction text.

3.5 Recognize the similarities of sounds in words and rhythmic patterns (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia)

in a selection.

3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.





1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear & coherent sentences & paragraphs that develop a central

idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages

of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing successive versions).

Organization and Focus

1.1 Create a single paragraph:

a. Develop a topic sentence.

b. Include simple supporting facts and details.

Penmanship

1.2 Write legibly in cursive or joined italic, allowing margins and correct spacing between letters in a word

and words in a sentence.

Research and Technology

1.3 Understand the structure and organization of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus,

atlas, encyclopedia).

Evaluation and Revision

1.4 Revise drafts to improve the coherence and logical progression of ideas by using an established

rubric.

2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) Students write compositions that describe &

explain familiar objects, events, and experiences. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard

American English and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies.

2.1 Write narratives:

a. Provide a context within which an action takes place.

b. Include well-chosen details to develop the plot.

c. Provide insight into why the selected incident is memorable.

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory details to present and support unified impressions of

people, places, things, or experiences.

2.3 Write personal and formal letters, thank-you notes, and invitations:

a. Show awareness of the knowledge and interests of the audience and establish a purpose and context.

b. Include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, and signature.



1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions Students write and speak with a command of

standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level.

Sentence Structure

1.1 Understand and be able to use complete and correct declarative, interrogative, imperative, and

exclamatory sentences in writing and speaking.

Grammar

1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are in agreement and identify and use pronouns, adjectives,

compound words, and articles correctly in writing and speaking.

1.3 Identify and use past, present, and future verb tenses properly in writing and speaking.

1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs correctly in speaking and writing simple sentences.

Punctuation

1.5 Punctuate dates, city and state, and titles of books correctly.

1.6 Use commas in dates, locations, and addresses and for items in a series.

Capitalization

1.7 Capitalize geographical names, holidays, historical periods, and special events correctly.

Spelling

1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic patterns

(e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing the ending of a word from -y to -ies when forming the plural), and

common homophones (e.g., hair-hare).

1.9 Arrange words in alphabetic order.



1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral

communication. They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using

proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation.

Comprehension

1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what has been said by a speaker.

1.2 Connect and relate prior experiences, insights, and ideas to those of a speaker.

1.3 Respond to questions with appropriate elaboration.

1.4 Identify the musical elements of literary language (e.g., rhymes, repeated sounds, instances of

onomatopoeia).

Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication

1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around major points of information.

1.6 Provide a beginning, a middle, and an end, including concrete details that develop a central idea.

1.7 Use clear and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas and establish the tone.

1.8 Clarify and enhance oral presentations through the use of appropriate props (e.g., objects, pictures,

charts).

1.9 Read prose and poetry aloud with fluency, rhythm, and pace, using appropriate intonation and vocal

patterns to emphasize important passages of the text being read.

Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications

1.10 Compare ideas and points of view expressed in broadcast and print media.

1.11 Distinguish between the speaker's opinions and verifiable facts.

2.0 Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) Students deliver brief recitations & oral

presentations about familiar experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis

statement. Student speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English.

2.1 Make brief narrative presentations:

a. Provide a context for an incident that is the subject of the presentation.

b. Provide insight into why the selected incident is memorable.

c. Include well-chosen details to develop character, setting, and plot.

2.2 Plan and present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays with clear diction,

pitch, tempo, and tone.

2.3 Make descriptive presentations that use concrete sensory details to set forth

Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend- Making Connections * Summarizing *

1 /a/,/h/,/m/,/n/,/p/,/s/, /t/,/e,/b/,/d/,/l/ Point of View

Realistic Fiction Predicting * Classifying/Categorizing

Theme - Friendship









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Melisa y su prisa Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis

Development





1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.6 Extract appropriate and significant

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a

translate them into spoken language by using information from the text, including problems and

text fluently & accurately & with selection.

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this solutions.

appropriate pacing.

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.





Angel Child, Dragon Child- Asking Questions * Summarizing *

2 /k/ spelled c and _ck /k/ spelled k Plot Compound Words

Realistic Fiction Visualizing * Cause and Effect

Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Theme - Friendship









Los Tres Lobitos y el Cochino Feroz Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development





1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.2 Ask questions and support answers by 3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using connecting prior knowledge with literal fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this information found in, and inferred from, the text. fables from around the world

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).



/I/ /f/ spelled f,

Stevie- /g/, /r/ spelled r, Clarifying * Predicting * Making Characterization: Analyzing

3 Synonyms and Antonyms

Realistic Fiction /w/, /hw/ /o/, Connections * Drawing Conclusions Character traits

/n/ spelled kn_, /ks/ spelled x

Theme - Friendship









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

¿Que TAL, cachorro? Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development



Organization & Delivery of Oral

1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

Communication 1.0 Students understand the basic features of

homophones, and homographs to determine the

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.4 Recall major points in the text and make and 3.3 Determine what characters are like

meanings of words.1.4 Use Knowledge of

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using translate them into spoken language by using modify predictions about forthcoming by what they say or do and by how the

antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this information. author or illustrator portrays them.

homographs to determine the meanings of

to emphasize important passages of knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

words.

the text being read.









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Social Studies - Developing

Introducing the Writing Process Listening Skills Types of Sentences Maps Types of Sentences p. 1

Community Friendships



Writing Strategies Comprehension Sentence Structure S.S. - Continuity and Change Art - A Picture of Friendship Sentence Structure





1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear &

1.1 Understand and be able to use

coherent sentences & paragraphs that develop a 1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what 1.1 Understand and be able to use

complete and correct declarative, 3.1-1 identifying geographical

central idea. Their writing shows they consider the has been said by a speaker. complete and correct declarative,

interrogative, imperative, and features found in their local

audience and purpose. Students progress through 1.2 Connect & relate prior experiences, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory

exclamatory sentences in writing and region

the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, insights, & ideas to those of a speaker. sentences in writing and speaking.

speaking.

drafting, revising, editing successive versions).





Writing Paragraphs Sharing Personal Experiences Common & Proper Nouns Choose Appropriate Sources Art - Matchbook Portraits Common & Proper Nouns p. 2



Social Studies - Friendship in

Organization and Focus Speaking Applications Capitalization Research Capitalization

America





1.3 Understand the structure

1.1 Create a single paragraph: 1.7 Capitalize geographical names, and organization of various 1.7 Capitalize geographical names,

b. Provide insight into why the selected

a. Develop a topic sentence. holidays, historical periods, and special reference materials (e.g., holidays, historical periods, and special

incident is memorable.

b. Include simple supporting facts & details. events correctly. dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, events correctly.

encyclopedia).









Writing Paragraphs that Show Feelings Adjectives ABC Order Art - Chalk Picture of a Friend Writing Paragraphs p. 3





Social Studies - Friends in

Writing Applications Grammar Spelling Government Where is Writing Applications

My Friend From?





1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory in agreement and identify and use

1.9 Arrange words in alphabetic Science - We Can Be Friends sensory details to present and support

details to present and support unified impressions of pronouns, adjectives, compound words,

order. of Our Earth unified impressions of people, places,

people, places, things, or experiences. and articles correctly in writing and

things, or experiences.

speaking.









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







/u/, /r/ spelled wr_,

Priscilla, Meet Felicity- /th/, /ch/ spelled ch /sh/, Making Connections * Summarizing *

4 Multiple-Meaning Words

Realistic Fiction /ch/ spelled tch, /f/ Clarifying * Compare & Contrast

Theme - Friendship









spelled ph, /ng/

Theme - Friendship









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Los Tres Pequenos Jabalies Reading Comprehension Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development





2.0 Students read and understand grade-level-

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition appropriate material. They draw upon a variety

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository of comprehension strategies as needed (e.g.,

translate them into spoken language by using homophones, and homographs to determine the

text fluently & accurately & with generating and responding to essential

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this meanings of words.

appropriate pacing. questions, making predictions, comparing

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

information from several sources).





/ar/, /j/ spelled j, _dge, /y/

The Tree House- spelled y /er/ spelled er, ir, ur, /j/ Making Connections * Asking Questions *

5 Dialogue Homonyms

Realistic Fiction spelled ge, gi_; /s/ spelled ci_; /z/ Visualizing * Compare and Contrast

spelled z

Theme - Friendship









Los tres cerditos hawainanos y el Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Listening & Speaking Strategies Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development

tiburon magico Development





1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 1.8 Clarify and enhance oral presentations 1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a

translate them into spoken language by using through the use of appropriate props (e.g., homophones, and homographs to determine the

text fluently & accurately & with selection.

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this objects, pictures, charts). meanings of words.

appropriate pacing.

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.





inflectional endings with short a words adding -

How Dog Outwitted Leopard- ing and -ed review Making Connections * Clarifying *

6 Folktales Synonyms and Antonyms

Folktale inflectional endings adding -ed and -ing to CVC Asking Questions * Sequence

spelling patterns

Theme - Friendship









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Un vendedor de frutas y vegetales Listening & Speaking Strategies Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.





Drama - role-playing

Sequence of Events Types of Sentences ABC Order Multiple-Meaning Words p.4

Friendship







Evaluation and Revision Sentence Structure Spelling Math - Friendship in Books Vocabulary & Concept Development







1.1 Understand and be able to use

1.4 Revise drafts to improve the coherence and complete and correct declarative, 1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms,

1.9 Arrange words in alphabetic

logical progression of ideas by using an established interrogative, imperative, and synonyms, homophones, and homographs

order.

rubric. exclamatory sentences in writing and to determine the meanings of words.

speaking.









Language - Welcome Compare & Contrast

Writing a Persuasive Letter Adverbs Following Directions

Bienvenido! Proofreading p. 5-6





Comprehension & Analysis of

Writing Applications Grammar Art - Friendship Chain Reading Comprehension

Grade-Level-Appropriate Text

2.3 Write personal and formal letters, thank-you

2.0 Students read and understand grade-

notes, and invitations:

1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are level-appropriate material. They draw upon

a. Show awareness of the knowledge & interests of 2.7 Follow simple multiple-step

in agreement and identify and use a variety of comprehension strategies as

the audience & establish a purpose & context. written instructions (e.g., how to

pronouns, adjectives, compound words, needed (e.g., generating and responding to

b. Include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, assemble a product or play a

and articles correctly in writing and essential questions, making predictions,

& signature. 1.5 board game).

speaking. comparing information from several

Punctuate dates, city & state, & titles of books

sources).

correctly.





Writing a Narrative with Suspense and Surprise Comparing Oral Traditions Irregular Plurals Parts of a Book Science - Friends in Nature Suspense & Surprise p.7





Structural Features of Social Studies - Friendship

Writing Applications Comprehension Spelling Writing Applications

Informational Materials Coupons









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Theme - Friendship









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling









1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition

Theme - Friendship









reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic 1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around

translate them into spoken language by using fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and homophones, and homographs to determine the

text fluently & accurately & with major points of information.

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this fables from around the world. meanings of words.

appropriate pacing.

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words

that have blends, contractions,

2.1 Use titles, tables of

a. Provide a context within which an action takes compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g.,

1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what contents, chapter headings, b. Include well-chosen details to develop the

place. b. qu, consonant doubling, changing the

has been said by a speaker. glossaries, and indexes to plot.

Include well-chosen details to develop the plot. ending of a word from -y to -ies when

locate information in text.

forming the plural), and common

homophones (e.g., hair-hare).









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Teammates- long a spelled a_e, /s/ spelled ce, /v/ Clarifying * Summarizing * Predicting *

7 View Movie Contractions

Biography long a spelled _ai, _ay; review of long a Main Idea and Details

Theme - Friendship

Theme - Friendship









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Acerca de Carmen Lomas Garza Reading Comprehension Listening and Speaking Spelling

Development





1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting Compare ideas and points of view patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using

text fluently & accurately & with details in expository text. expressed in broadcast and print media. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).



long e spelled e, ee, y

City Critters Asking Questions * Drawing Conclusions *

8 long e spelled e_e, ea, _ie, /z/ Plurals (adding -s, -es; Changing y to I

Informational Text Clarifying * Summarizing

spelled s

Theme - City Wildlife









De la Cuudad de Mexico a Los Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Spelling

Angeles Development







1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.6 Extract appropriate and significant

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using information from the text, including problems and

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this solutions.

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).



City Lots: Living Things in Vacant

long i spelled _ie, i_e Clarifying * Main Idea/Supporting Details *

9 Spots Inflectional Endings: Adding -ed and -ing

long i spelled y, igh Summarizing * Visualizing *

Informational Text

Theme - City Wildlife









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

El Titanic perdido…y encuntrado Reading Comprehension Grammar

Development









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.





Topic Sentences Rules for Group Discussion Subject/Verb Agreement ABC Order Art - Friendship Mobiles Alphabetical Order p.8



Math - Any Time Is Friendship

Writing Strategies Comprehension Grammar Spelling Time Friends Are Spelling

the Same, Friends Are

Different





1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs

1.3 Respond to questions with 1.9 Arrange words in alphabetic Speech - Friends Are All

a. Develop a topic sentence. correctly in speaking and writing simple 1.9 Arrange words in alphabetic order.

appropriate elaboration. order. Around

sentences.









Asking Questions: Participating in Forms of the Verb To Be, Social Studies - Getting Along Drawing Conclusions

Expository or Informational Text Choose Appropriate Sources

Group Discussion Subject/Verb Agreement With City wildlife Subject/Verb Agreement p.9-10

Structural Features of Informational

Materials 2.2 Ask questions and support

Writing Strategies Listening & Speaking Grammar Writing Art - City Wildlife Mural answers by connecting prior knowledge with

literal information found in, and inferred

from, the text.



1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear &

1.3 Understand the structure

coherent sentences & paragraphs that develop a Grammar

1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs and organization of various

central idea. Their writing shows they consider the 1.3 Respond to questions with 1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs

correctly in speaking and writing simple reference materials (e.g.,

audience and purpose. Students progress through appropriate elaboration. correctly in speaking and writing simple

sentences. dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, sentences.

encyclopedia).

drafting, revising, editing successive versions).





Social Studies - Is It a Park or Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Summary Paragraphs Giving Instructions Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Tables, Charts, and Graphs

a City Lot? Charts p.11-12



Grammar 1.2 Identify subjects and verbs

Art - From the Wildlife's Point that are in agreement and identify and use

Writing Strategies Listening & Speaking Grammar Writing

of View pronouns, adjectives, compound words, and

articles correctly in writing and speaking.









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Theme - City Wildlife









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling









Decoding & Word Recognition

Theme - Friendship









1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 1.1 Know and use complex word families when 2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting 1.3 Identify and use past, present, and future

text fluently & accurately & with reading (e.g., -ight) to decode unfamiliar words. details in expository text. verb tenses properly in writing and speaking.

appropriate pacing.









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear &

1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or 1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are 1.3 Understand the structure Writing Strategies

coherent sentences & paragraphs that develop a

around major points of information. in agreement and identify and use and organization of various 1.3 Understand the structure and

central idea. Their writing shows they consider the

1.6 Provide a beginning, a middle, & an pronouns, adjectives, compound words, reference materials (e.g., organization of various reference materials

audience and purpose. Students progress through

end, including concrete details that and articles correctly in writing and dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting,

develop a central idea. speaking. encyclopedia). encyclopedia).

drafting, revising, editing successive versions).









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling





The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Asking Questions * Clarifying *

long o spelled o, o_e, _oe

10 Spring Classifying/Categorizing * Visualizing * Characterization Long-Vowel Spellings

long o spelled oa_, _ow

Realistic Fiction Predicting

Theme - Friendship

Theme - City Wildlife









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

!Pompeya…enterrada viva! Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development







1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.6 Extract appropriate and significant 3.3 Determine what characters are like

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using information from the text, including problems and by what they say or do and by how the

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this solutions. author or illustrator portrays them.

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).



Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in

long u spelled u, u_e, _ew, _ue /kw/ Clarifying * Cause & Effect * Summarizing * Contest Clues: Building Vocabulary

11 the City

spelled qu Asking Questions Through Context Clues

Informational Text

Theme - City Wildlife









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Asi me conto el abuelo Reading Comprehension Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development



Organization & Delivery of Oral

Communication 1.0 Students understand the basic features of

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.6 Extract appropriate and significant

1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using translate them into spoken language by using information from the text, including problems and

meaning of unknown words.

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this solutions.

to emphasize important passages of knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

the text being read.



Make Way for Ducklings /oo/ spelled u, _ue, u_e Asking Questions * Fantasy & Reality *

12 Fiction vs. Nonfiction Contractions and Apostrophe

Fantasy /oo/ spelled _ew, oo Predicting

Theme - City Wildlife









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Classify & Categorize

Writing Character Descriptions Conjunctions Interviews Art- Seasons of the City Mural

Long-Vowel Spelling p.13-14



Structural Features of Information Materials

2.4 Recall major points in the text and make

Writing Applications Grammar Speaking Application Science- Wildlife Notebook

and modify predictions about forthcoming

information.



Spelling 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are words that have blends, contractions,

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory in agreement and identify and use compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

2.1 Make brief narrative

details to present and support unified impressions of pronouns, adjectives, compound words, consonant doubling, changing the ending of

presentations:

people, places, things, or experiences. and articles correctly in writing and a word from -y to -ies when forming the

speaking. plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).



Parts of a Book

Verbs: Present, Past, and Future

Writing Descriptive Paragraphs Parts of a Book (Index) Science - Bird Watching Past, Present, & Future Tense Verbs

Tenses

p. 15-16

Structural Features of Informational

Social Studies - Parks in the Materials 2.1 Use titles, tables of

Writing Applications Grammar Reading Comprehension

City contents, chapter headings, glossaries, and

indexes to locate information in text.



2.1 Use titles, tables of Grammar

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory 1.3 Identify and use past, present, and

contents, chapter headings, 1.3 Identify and use past, present, and

details to present and support unified impressions of future verb tenses properly in writing and

glossaries, and indexes to future verb tenses properly in writing and

people, places, things, or experiences. speaking.

locate information in text. speaking.





Science - Different Homes for Contractions

Evaluating the Author's Writing Listen to Enjoy and Appreciate Adverbs/Adjectives Note Taking

Different Wildlife Adjectives & Adverbs p. 17-18

Grammar 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

words that have blends, contractions,

compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

Social Studies - How People

Literacy Response & Analysis Listening & Speaking Grammar Writing consonant doubling, changing the ending of

Help Wildlife

a word from -y to -ies when forming the

plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).









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Theme - City Wildlife









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling









1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

Theme - Friendship









reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.4 Recall major points in the text and make and 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using modify predictions about forthcoming literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction,

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this information. nonfiction).

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies

3.0 Students read & respond to a wide variety of Students listen critically and respond 1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are Grammar

1.4 Revise drafts to improve the

significant works of children's literature. They appropriately to oral communication. in agreement and identify and use 1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are in

coherence and logical

distinguish between the structural features of the text They speak in a manner that guides the pronouns, adjectives, compound words, agreement and identify and use pronouns,

progression of ideas by using

& literary terms or elements (e.g. theme, plot, setting, listener to understand important ideas by and articles correctly in writing and adjectives, compound words, and articles

an established rubric.

characters). using proper phrasing, pitch, and speaking. correctly in writing and speaking.

modulation.









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







City Superheroes review of short-vowel words Clarifying * Main Idea/Supporting Details *

13 Fiction vs. Nonfiction Building Vocabulary

Informational Text review of long-vowel sounds Summarizing * Asking Questions

Theme - Friendship

Theme - City Wildlife









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Listening & Speaking Strategies Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development



Organization & Delivery of Oral

Communication

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

1.1 Know and use complex word families when 1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what has 1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction,

reading (e.g., -ight) to decode unfamiliar words. been said by a speaker. meaning of unknown words.

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns nonfiction).

to emphasize important passages of

the text being read.



endings -y, -er, -est, -es, -ed, -ing with spelling

Sunflowers for Tina Visualizing * Fact/Opinion * Clarifying *

14 changes review of Dialogue Compound Words

Realistic Fiction Making Connections * Author's Purpose

endings with spelling changes

Theme - City Wildlife









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Listening & Speaking Strategies Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development







Decoding & Word Recognition

1.8 Use knowledge of prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-, bi-, 3.3 Determine what characters are like

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 1.11 Distinguish between the speaker's opinions 1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the

mis-, dis-) and suffixes (e.g., -er, -est, -ful) to by what they say or do and by how the

text fluently & accurately & with and verifiable facts. meaning of unknown words.

determine the meaning of words. author or illustrator portrays them.

appropriate pacing.







The Blind Men and the Elephant

15 Consonant Blends Clarifying * Compare and Contrast Rhyme and Rhythm Short-Vowel Spellings

Fable

Theme - Imagination









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development





2.0 Students read & understand grade-level- 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition appropriate material. They draw upon a variety blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository of comprehension strategies as needed (e.g., patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction,

text fluently & accurately & with generating & responding to essential questions, the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this nonfiction).

appropriate pacing. making predictions, comparing information from forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

several sources). (e.g., hair-hare).









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Social Studies - People Have

Responding to Literature Listening for Information Abbreviations Diagrams Diagrams p.19

Habitats Too



Written & Oral English Language

Writing Applications Listening & Speaking Writing Writing

Conventions





1.0 Written and Oral English Language 1.3 Understand the structure

1.3 Understand the structure and

Conventions Students write and speak and organization of various

2.1c Provide insight into why the selected incident is 2.3 Demonstrate comprehension by organization of various reference materials

with a command of standard English reference materials (e.g.,

memorable. identifying answers in the text. (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

conventions appropriate to this grade dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

encyclopedia).

level. encyclopedia).







Science- Plants in Our Compound Words

Writing a Story with Dialogue Evaluate a Story Possessive Nouns and Apostrophe Schedules

community Phonics Review p.20-21



Vocabulary & Concept Dev. 1.6 Use

Reading Comprehension Listening for Information Grammar Writing Music - Nature in Music sentence and word context to find the

meaning of unknown words.



3.0 Literary Response and Analysis Reading 1.0 Students understand the

Students read & respond to a wide 1.3 Understand the structure basic features of reading. They select letter

3.3 Determine what characters are like by what they variety of significant works of children's 1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs and organization of various patterns & know how to translate them into

Art - Gardening in Art

say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays literature. They distinguish between the correctly in speaking and writing simple reference materials (e.g., spoken language by using phonics,

Math - Measuring for a Garden

them. structural features of the text & literary sentences. dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this

terms or elements (e.g., theme, plot, encyclopedia). knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent

setting, characters). reading.



Ask Questions/ Participate in Group Using Guide Words in a

Writing Fantasy Nouns Science - Imagination Bags Short-Vowel Spellings p. 22

Discussions Dictionary



Vocabulary & Concept

Structural Features of Literature Reading Comprehension Grammar Art - Artistic Imagination Spelling

Development





1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that

1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are

2.2 Ask questions and support answers have blends, contractions, compounds,

in agreement and identify and use 1.7 Use a dictionary to learn the

3.1 Distinguish common forms of literature (e.g., by connecting prior knowledge with orthographic patterns (e.g., qu, consonant

pronouns, adjectives, compound words, meaning and other features of

poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction). literal information found in, and inferred doubling, changing the ending of a word

and articles correctly in writing and unknown words.

from, the text. from -y to -ies when forming the plural), and

speaking.

common homophones (e.g., hair-hare).









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Through Grandpa's Eyes Clarifying * Summarizing * Making

16 Review Consonant Blends, /oo/spelled oo Point of View Inflectional Endings

Realistic Fiction Connections * Author's Purpose

Theme - Friendship

Theme - Imagination









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development









Organization & Delivery of Oral

1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Communication 1.0 Students understand the basic features of

blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

3.4 Determine the underlying theme or author's patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using translate them into spoken language by using literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction,

message in fiction and nonfiction text. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this nonfiction).

forming the plural), and common homophones

to emphasize important passages of knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).

the text being read.





review of /oo/spelled oo and /oo/ spelled oo

The Cat Who Became A Poet Predicting * Asking Questions * Summarizing Multisyllabic Words with Open and Closed

17 suffixes -ly, -ness, -less, -y; prefixes dis- Poetry: Rhythm and Rhyme

Fantasy * Fantasy and Reality Syllables

, mis-, re-, tri-, un-

Theme - Imagination









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Reading

Development









Decoding & Word Recognition

1.8 Use knowledge of prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-, bi-, 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 3.1 Distinguish common forms of literature (e.g.,

mis-, dis-) and suffixes (e.g., -er,-est, -ful) to literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction, 1.2 Decode regular Multisyllabic words.

text fluently & accurately & with poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

determine the meaning of the words. nonfiction).

appropriate pacing.









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.





Ask Questions/ Participate in Group Social Studies _ Imagining Consonant Blends

Comparing Fantasy & Reality Possessive Nouns and Apostrophe's Schedules

Discussions Inventions Schedules p. 23-24





Spelling 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

words that have blends, contractions,

compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

Structural Features of Literature Reading Comprehension Grammar Writing Art - Imagining Landscapes consonant doubling, changing the ending of

a word from -y to -ies when forming the

plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).







1.3 Understand the structure Research & Technology

2.2 Ask questions and support answers

1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs and organization of various 1.3 Understand the structure and

3.1 Distinguish common forms of literature (e.g., by connecting prior knowledge with

correctly in speaking and writing simple reference materials (e.g., organization of various reference materials

poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction). literal information found in, and inferred

sentences. dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

from, the text.

encyclopedia). encyclopedia).







Fantasy & Reality

Paragraphs that Record Ideas and Reflections View Fine Art Subject/Object Pronouns Following Directions Art - Imaginary Pets Prefixes, Suffixes, & Base Words

p. 25-26



Literacy Response & Analysis 3.1

Social Studies - Imagine a

Writing Applications Listening & Speaking Grammar Listening & Speaking Distinguish common forms of literature (e.g.,

Better World

poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction).







1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are

Vocabulary & Concept Dev. 1.8 Use

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory 1.7 Use clear and specific vocabulary to in agreement and identify and use 1.5 Organize ideas Music - Setting Poetry to Music

knowledge of prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-, bi-

details to present and support unified impressions of communicate ideas and establish the pronouns, adjectives, compound words, chronologically or around major Math - Using Imagination to

, mis-, dis-) and suffixes (e.g., -er,-est, -ful)

people, places, things, or experiences. tone. and articles correctly in writing and points of information. Solve and Explain

to determine the meaning of the words.

speaking.









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling





/ow/ spelled ow, ou, review of

Picasso Clarifying * Summarizing * Asking Questions Recognize and Distinguish

18 /o/ spelled ow /aw/ spelled aw, Final -le and -el

Biography * Compare and Contrast Biographies

au

Theme - Friendship

Theme - Imagination









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development









1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 2.3 Demonstrate comprehension by identifying patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

translate them into spoken language by using literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction,

text fluently & accurately & with answers in the text. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this nonfiction).

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

(e.g., hair-hare).





Roxaboxen /oi/ spelled oy Asking Questions * Clarifying * Making

19 Setting Multiple-Meaning Words

Narrative /o/ Spelled oi Connections * Author's Point of View

Theme - Imagination









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development

Development



Organization & Delivery of Oral 3.0 Literary Response and Analysis

Communication 1.0 Students understand the basic features of Students read & respond to a wide

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 2.2 Ask questions and support answers by variety of significant works of children's 1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using translate them into spoken language by using connecting prior knowledge with literal literature. They distinguish between the homophones, and homographs to determine the

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this information found in, and inferred from, the text. structural features of the text & literary meanings of words.

to emphasize important passages of knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading. terms or elements (e.g., theme, plot,

the text being read. setting, characters).



The Bremen Town Musicians Review of /oi/, /aw/, /ow/, /oo/, /oo/ Predicting * Clarifying * Visualizing *

20 Setting Inflectional Endings -ing, -ed

Fairy Tale Multisyllabic words Sequence

Theme - Imagination









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Development









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Conjunctions and Compound Conjunctions & Compound Sentences

Descriptions Listen for Information Note Taking Art - Music and Imagination

Sentences Descriptive Paragraphs p.27-28



1.0 Writing Strategies Students write

clear & coherent sentences & paragraphs

that develop a central idea. Their writing

Social Studies - Using shows they consider the audience and

Writing Applications Listening & Speaking Writing Writing

Imagination on the Job purpose. Students progress through the

stages of the writing process (e.g.,

prewriting, drafting, revising, editing

successive versions).



1.0 Writing Strategies Students write

clear & coherent sentences &

Writing Applications

paragraphs that develop a central idea. 1.4 Revise drafts to improve the

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory 2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete

2.3 Demonstrate comprehension by Their writing shows they consider the coherence and logical

details to present and support unified impressions of sensory details to present and support

identifying answers in the text. audience and purpose. Students progression of ideas by using

people, places, things, or experiences. unified impressions of people, places,

progress through the stages of the an established rubric.

things, or experiences.

writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting,

revising, editing successive versions).



Social Studies - Maps of Using a Dictionary

Respond to Author's Writing Commas in a Series Dictionaries

Imaginary Places Building Vocabulary p. 29-30

Vocabulary & Concept Dev. 1.7 Use a

Science - Researching

Speaking Applications Grammar Reading dictionary to learn the meaning and other

Habitats

features of unknown words.





2.1b Provide insight into why the selected Vocabulary & Concept Dev.

1.7 Use a dictionary to learn the

incident is memorable. 1.6 Use commas in dates, locations, and 1.4 Use Knowledge of antonyms,

meaning and other features of

2.1c Include well-chosen details to develop addresses and for items in a series. synonyms, homophones, and homographs

unknown words.

character, setting, & plot. to determine the meanings of words.







Sequence

Sequence of Events Discussing Literature Subject/Verb Agreement Time Lines Science - Friends in Nature Phonics Review: Vowel Combinations

p 31-32

Evaluation & Revision 1.4 Revise drafts

Social Studies - Friendship to improve the coherence and logical

Evaluation and Revision Listening & Speaking Grammar Listening & Speaking

Coupons progression of ideas by using an

established rubric.









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan







Theme - Friendship - Imagination









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







3.0 Literary Response and Analysis

1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Students read & respond to a wide

Theme









Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

2.4 Recall major points in the text and make and variety of significant works of children's

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

1.2 Decode regular Multisyllabic words. modify predictions about forthcoming literature. They distinguish between the

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

information. structural features of the text & literary

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

terms or elements (e.g., theme, plot,

(e.g., hair-hare).

setting, characters).









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Spelling 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

words that have blends, contractions,

1.4 Revise drafts to improve the coherence and 1.7 Use clear and specific vocabulary to 1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs 1.5 Organize ideas compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

logical progression of ideas by using an established communicate ideas and establish the correctly in speaking and writing simple chronologically or around major consonant doubling, changing the ending of

rubric. tone. sentences. points of information. a word from -y to -ies when forming the

plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Synonyms /g/

A Story, A Story Clarifying * Sequence * Predicting *

21 spelled g /a/ Recognize & Distinguish Folktales Plurals

Folktale Summarizing

spelled ei

Theme - Friendship

Theme - Storytelling









Reading Listening & Speaking Strategies Reading Comprehension Spelling





1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

homophones, and homographs to determine the fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and

text fluently & accurately & with major points of information. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

meanings of words. fables from around the world.

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

(e.g., hair-hare).





A Tale of the Brothers Grimm Homonyms

22 Summarizing * Author's Purpose * Clarifying Recognize & Distinguish Biographies Final -le and -el

Biography /j/ spelled g

Theme - Storytelling









Reading Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Spelling





Organization & Delivery of Oral

1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Communication

blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with 1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 3.1 Distinguish common forms of

3.4 Determine the underlying theme or author's patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using homophones, and homographs to determine the literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction,

message in fiction and nonfiction text. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns meanings of words. nonfiction).

forming the plural), and common homophones

to emphasize important passages of

(e.g., hair-hare).

the text being read.



Clarifying * Classifying/Categorizing *

Carving the Pole Multiple-Meaning Words /k/ Multisyllabic Words with Open and Closed

23 Summarizing * Making Connections * Informational Texts

Informational Text spelled c Syllables

Visualizing

Theme - Storytelling









Reading Listening & Speaking Strategies Reading Comprehension Spelling









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Plurals Irregular

Writing a Family Story Discussing Literature Irregular Plurals Follow Directions Art - Illustrating a Story

Plurals p. 33-34





Writing Applications Listening & Speaking Spelling Reading Comprehension Drama - prop stories Spelling





1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words

1.4 Identify the musical elements of 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that

2.1 a Provide a context within which an action takes that have blends, contractions,

literary language (e.g., rhymes, repeated 2.7 Follow simple multiple-step have blends, contractions, compounds,

place. compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g.,

sounds, instances of onomatopoeia). written instructions (e.g., how to orthographic patterns (e.g., qu, consonant

2.1 b Include well-chosen details to develop the plot. qu, consonant doubling, changing the

1.7 Use clear and specific vocabulary to assemble a product or play a doubling, changing the ending of a word

2.1c Provide insight into why the selected incident is ending of a word from -y to -ies when

communicate ideas and establish the board game). from -y to -ies when forming the plural), and

memorable. forming the plural), and common

tone. common homophones (e.g., hair-hare).

homophones (e.g., hair-hare).



Library Research - Find a Commas in a Series Writing

Writing a Persuasive Letter Commas with Words in a Series Schedules

"New" Fairy Tale Drama to Persuade p. 35-36

Punctuation 1.6 Use commas in dates,

Drama - Perform a Fairy Tale

Writing Applications Grammar Writing locations, and addresses and for items in a

Literature

series.

2.3 Write personal and formal letters, thank-you 1.0 Writing Strategies Students write

notes, and invitations: clear & coherent sentences & paragraphs

1.3 Understand the structure

a. Show awareness of the knowledge & interests of that develop a central idea. Their writing

and organization of various Literature - Creating an

the audience & establish a purpose & context. 1.6 Use commas in dates, locations, and shows they consider the audience and

reference materials (e.g., Original Limerick Art -

b. Include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, addresses and for items in a series. purpose. Students progress through the

dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, Illustrate a Fairy Tale

& signature. W.O.L. stages of the writing process (e.g.,

encyclopedia).

1.5 Punctuate dates, city & state, & titles of books prewriting, drafting, revising, editing

correctly. successive versions).



Spelling Multisyllabic Words

Describe a Process Share Personal Experiences Verb Tenses Diagrams Art - Story Totem Poles

Informational Articles p. 37-38

Spelling 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

words that have blends, contractions,

compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

Writing Applications Speaking Applications Grammar Writing Music - Story Chants consonant doubling, changing the ending of

a word from -y to -ies when forming the

plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).









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Theme - Storytelling









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling









1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

Theme - Friendship









1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 1.8 Clarify and enhance oral presentations 2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, chapter

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

homophones, and homographs to determine the through the use of appropriate props (e.g., headings, glossaries, and indexes to

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

meanings of words. objects, pictures, charts). locate information in text.

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

(e.g., hair-hare).









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.





2.0 Students write compositions that describe &

1.3 Understand the structure

explain familiar objects, events, & experiences. Structural Features of Informational

1.3 Identify and use past, present, and and organization of various

Student writing demonstrates a command of 2.3 Make descriptive presentations that Materials 2.1 Use titles, tables of

future verb tenses properly in writing and reference materials (e.g.,

standard American English & the drafting, research, use concrete sensory details to set forth contents, chapter headings, glossaries, and

speaking. dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

& organizational strategies outlined in Writing indexes to locate information in text.

encyclopedia).

Standard 1.0.









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Oral History Summarizing * Author's Purpose * Making

24 Antonyms Informational Texts Final -le and -el

Informational Text Connections

Theme Theme - Friendship

- Storytelling









Reading Listening & Speaking Strategies Reading Comprehension Spelling









1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, chapter

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what has patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

homophones, and homographs to determine the headings, glossaries, and indexes to

text fluently & accurately & with been said by a speaker. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

meanings of words. locate information in text.

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

(e.g., hair-hare).



Clarifying * Sequence * Making Connections *

Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Inflectional Endings Long & Short Spelling Patterns with

25 Predicting * Summarizing * Author's Point of Dialogue

Cakes Later) Plurals Adjectives Consonant Blends

View

Theme - Storytelling









Grammar Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Spelling





Organization & Delivery of Oral

1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Communication

blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with 2.4 Recall major points in the text and make and 3.3 Determine what characters are like

1.3 Identify and use past, present, and future verb patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using modify predictions about forthcoming by what they say or do and by how the

tenses properly in writing and speaking. the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns information. author or illustrator portrays them.

forming the plural), and common homophones

to emphasize important passages of

(e.g., hair-hare).

the text being read.



The Keeping Quilt Clarifying * Fact & Opinion * Asking

26 /e/ spelled ie Author's Point of View Homonyms

Personal Narrative Questions * Predicting

Theme - Storytelling









Word Analysis, Fluency, & Systematic Vocabulary

Listening & Speaking Strategies Reading Comprehension Reading

Development









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Art - String Board Stories Final -le and -el Author's

Writing a Biography View Fine Art Types of Sentences Interview

Family Tree Purpose p. 39-40

Spelling 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

words that have blends, contractions,

compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

Writing Applications Speaking Applications Grammar Speaking Application Music - Folk Songs consonant doubling, changing the ending of

a word from -y to -ies when forming the

plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).

2.0 Speaking Applications (Genres and

Their Characteristics) Students deliver 2.3 Make descriptive

1.1 Understand and be able to use

brief recitations & oral presentations presentations that use concrete Literary Response & Analysis

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory complete and correct declarative,

about familiar experiences or interests sensory details to set forth & Drama - Tell a Round Robin 3.4 Determine the underlying theme or

details to present and support unified impressions of interrogative, imperative, and

that are organized around a coherent support unified impressions of Story author's message in fiction and nonfiction

people, places, things, or experiences. exclamatory sentences in writing and

thesis statement. Student speaking people, places, things, or text.

speaking.

demonstrates a command of standard experiences.

American English.



Events in a Sequence Recall Information in Sequence Nouns and Capitalization Dictionaries Social Studies - Oral History Dialogue p.41





Listening & Speaking Strategies Listening & Speaking Strategies Capitalization Reading Music - Music as Story Reading Comprehension









1.7 Capitalize geographical names, 1.7 Use a dictionary to learn the 3.3 Determine what characters are like by

1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around major 1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or

holidays, historical periods, and special meaning and other features of what they say or do and by how the author

points of information. around major points of information.

events correctly. unknown words. or illustrator portrays them.









Social Studies - Family Maps

Writing Dialogue Retelling a Story Punctuating Dialogue Maps

Traditions and Story telling Facts & Opinion p.42-43



Research & Technology 1.3

Understand the structure and organization

Literacy Response & Analysis Speaking Applications Literacy Response & Analysis Writing Art - Storytelling with Collages

of various reference materials (e.g.,

dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, encyclopedia).









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Theme - Storytelling









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Organization & Delivery of Oral

Communication 1.0 Students understand the basic features of

Theme - Friendship









1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with reading. They select letter patterns & know how to 3.4 Determine the underlying theme or 1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

1.11 Distinguish between the speaker's opinions

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using translate them into spoken language by using author's message in fiction and homophones, and homographs to determine the

and verifiable facts.

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns phonics, syllabication, & word parts. They apply this nonfiction text. meanings of words.

to emphasize important passages of knowledge to achieve fluent oral & silent reading.

the text being read.









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Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.







1.3 Understand the structure

2.2 Plan and present dramatic Analysis & Evaluation of Oral & Media

3.4 Determine what characters are like by what they 3.4 Determine what characters are like and organization of various

interpretations of experiences, stories, Communications

say or do & by how the author or illustrator portrays by what they say or do & by how the reference materials (e.g.,

poems, or plays with clear diction, pitch, 1.11 Distinguish between the speaker's

them author or illustrator portrays them dictionary, thesaurus, atlas,

tempo, and tone. opinions and verifiable facts.

encyclopedia).









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Home Place Clarifying * Making Inferences *

27 Compound Words Setting Synonyms and Antonyms

Realistic Fiction Asking Questions

Theme - Friendship

Theme - Storytelling









Spelling Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Reading







Organization & Delivery of Oral

3.0 Students read & respond to a wide

Communication 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

variety of significant works of children's

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic 2.2 Ask questions and support answers by 1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

literature. They distinguish between the

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing the connecting prior knowledge with literal homophones, and homographs to determine the

structural features of the text & literary

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns ending of a word from -y to -ies when forming the information found in, and inferred from, the text. meanings of words.

terms or elements (e.g., theme, plot,

to emphasize important passages of plural), and common homophones (e.g., hair-hare).

setting, characters).

the text being read.



Clarifying * Making Connections *

A New Coat for Anna - Homonyms

28 Summarizing * Predicting * Making Plot Plurals

Realistic Fiction Adding -tion

Inferences









Reading Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Theme - Money









1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 2.2 Ask questions and support answers by 3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

homophones, and homographs to determine the connecting prior knowledge with literal fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

meanings of words. information found in, and inferred from, the text. fables from around the world

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

(e.g., hair-hare).







Making Connections * Clarifying *

Money, Money, Money- Synonyms

29 Summarizing * Asking Questions * Main Idea Informational Articles Inflectional Endings

Nonfiction /a/ spelled ei

/ Supporting Details * Author's Purpose

Theme - Money









Reading Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Grammar









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Analyzing How Writing Achieves Author's Synonyms and Antonyms

Share Personal Experiences Adjectives & Adverbs Card Catalog Drama - Storytelling Fair

Purpose Setting p. 44-45

Vocabulary & Concept Dev. 1.4 Use

Social Studies - Homes knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

Literacy Response & Analysis Speaking Applications Grammar Reading Comprehension

Around the World homophones, and homographs to

determine the meanings of words.



3.0 Literary Response and Analysis

1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are Students read & respond to a wide variety of

2.1 Use titles, tables of

3.4 Determine what characters are like by what they in agreement and identify and use Science - Stories About significant works of children's literature.

2.1a Provide a context for an incident contents, chapter headings,

say or do & by how the author or illustrator portrays pronouns, adjectives, compound words, Weather Music - They distinguish between the structural

that is the subject of the presentation. glossaries, and indexes to

them. and articles correctly in writing and Stories in Songs features of the text & literary terms or

locate information in text.

speaking. elements (e.g., theme, plot, setting,

characters).



Ending in-tion and -sion

Social Studies - Trading

Writing Realistic Fiction Evaluate a Story Irregular Plurals Choose Appropriate Sources Making Inferences

Without Money

Choosing Appropriate Sources p.46-48

Spelling 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable

words that have blends, contractions,

compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., qu,

Science - The Physical

Writing Applications Listening & Speaking Spelling Research consonant doubling, changing the ending of

Characteristics of Money

a word from -y to -ies when forming the

plural), and common homophones (e.g.,

hair-hare).

Comprehension & Analysis of Grade-Level-

1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words Appropriate Text 2.2 Ask questions &

1.1 Understand and be able to use that have blends, contractions, 1.3 Understand the structure support answers by connecting prior

complete and correct declarative, compounds, orthographic patterns (e.g., and organization of various knowledge with literal information found in,

b. Include simple supporting facts and details. interrogative, imperative, and qu, consonant doubling, changing the reference materials (e.g., & inferred from, the text.

exclamatory sentences in writing and ending of a word from -y to -ies when dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, Research & Technology 1.3 Understand

speaking. forming the plural), and common encyclopedia). the structure and organization of various

homophones (e.g., hair-hare). reference materials (e.g., dictionary,

thesaurus, atlas, encyclopedia).





Card Catalog

Summary Paragraphs Listen for Information Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Card Catalog Math - The Money Game

Inflectional Endings p. 49-50





Social Studies - What Des This Research 1.3 Understand the structure &

Listening & Speaking Strategies Listening & Speaking Strategies Grammar Reading Comprehension

Money Mean? organization of various reference materials.









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling

Theme - Money









Decoding & Word Recognition

Theme - Friendship









1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, chapter

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting 1.3 Identify and use past, present, and future

homophones, and homographs to determine the headings, glossaries, and indexes to

text fluently & accurately & with details in expository text. verb tenses properly in writing and speaking.

meanings of words. locate information in text.

appropriate pacing.









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.







1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are

1.0 Students write and speak with a 2.1 Use titles, tables of

in agreement and identify and use Art - Making a Piggy Bank Grammar 1.3 Identify & use past, present,

1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what has been command of standard English contents, chapter headings,

pronouns, adjectives, compound words, Science - Old Pennies, New & future verb tenses properly in writing &

said by a speaker. conventions appropriate to this grade glossaries, and indexes to

and articles correctly in writing and Pennies speaking.

level. locate information in text.

speaking.









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling







Clarifying * Predicting * Asking Questions *

Synonyms

30 The Musical Palm Tree Summarizing * Making Connections * Dialogue Build Vocabulary

Adding -ous

Sequence * Author's Point of View

Theme - - Friendship

Theme Money









Reading Listening & Speaking Strategies Literary Response & Analysis Vocabulary & Concept Development









Decoding & Word Recognition

1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around 3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a 1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the

homophones, and homographs to determine the

text fluently & accurately & with major points of information. selection. meaning of unknown words.

meanings of words.

appropriate pacing.







Kids Did It! In Business - Compound Words /a/ Summarizing * Clarifying * Making

31 Informational Articles Context Clues

Informational Text spelled ai, a_e, or _ay Connections * Main Idea/Supporting Details





Spelling Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Vocabulary & Concept Development

Theme - Money









1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition

blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic 2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, chapter

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository 2.3 Demonstrate comprehension by identifying 1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the

patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing the headings, glossaries, and indexes to

text fluently & accurately & with answers in the text. meaning of unknown words.

ending of a word from -y to -ies when forming the locate information in text.

appropriate pacing.

plural), and common homophones (e.g., hair-hare).







Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Synonyms

Making Connections * Summarizing *

32 Last Sunday Adding _y Characterization Contractions

Predicting * Clarifying * Cause & Effect

Realistic Fiction Adding -able





Reading Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling

Theme - Money









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



Math - Earn Money to Buy a

Writing Dialogue Retell a Story Quotation Marks in Dialogue Parts of a Book Author's Point of View p. 51

Present



Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-

Written & Oral English Language Structural Features of Appropriate Text 3.4 Determine the

Literary Response & Analysis Listening & Speaking Strategies Art- - Follow the Path of Money

Conventions Informational Materials underlying theme or author's message in

fiction and nonfiction text.





1.0 Written and Oral English Language

2.1 Use titles, tables of

Conventions Students write and speak

1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what contents, chapter headings,

3.6 Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection. with a command of standard English

has been said by a speaker. glossaries, and indexes to

conventions appropriate to this grade

locate information in text.

level.







Verbal/Nonverbal: Giving Science - Even Kids Can Be Context Clues

Writing a Persuasive Letter Commas: Words in a Series Card Catalog

Instructions or Directions Inventors Genres p. 52-53



Vocabulary & Concept Dev. 1.6 Use

Speaking Applications / Listening &

Writing Applications Grammar Reading Comprehension Math - Going into Business sentence and word context to find the

Speaking

meaning of unknown words.

2.0 Students deliver brief recitations &

2.3 Write personal and formal letters, thank-you oral presentations about familiar

notes, and invitations: experiences or interests that are

a. Show awareness of the knowledge & interests of organized around a coherent thesis 2.1 Use titles, tables of

Art - Art for Money Literary Response & Analysis

the audience & establish a purpose & context. statement. Student speaking 1.6 Use commas in dates, locations, and contents, chapter headings,

Social Studies - Money for 3.1 Distinguish common forms of literature

b. Include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, demonstrates a command of standard addresses and for items in a series. glossaries, and indexes to

Charity (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

& signature. 1.5 American English. locate information in text.

Punctuate dates, city & state, & titles of books 1.6 Provide a beginning, a middle, & an

correctly. end, including concrete details that

develop a central idea.



Compare Information Across Math - Managing Money Summary Paragraph

Writing a Summary Paragraph View Fine Art Possessive Nouns

Sources Equals One Dollar Cause & Effect p. 54-56



Comprehension 1.1 Retell, paraphrase,

Social Studies Current

Listening & Speaking Strategies Speaking Applications Grammar Reading Comprehension and explain what has been said by a

Currency

speaker.









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Week Story Phonics & Fluency Comprehension Skills & Strategies Literary Elements Vocabulary & Spelling

Theme - Friendship - Money

Theme









3.0 Students read & respond to a wide 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition variety of significant works of children's blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.4 Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, 2.6 Extract appropriate and significant

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository literature. They distinguish between the patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

homophones, and homographs to determine the information from the text, including problems and

text fluently & accurately & with structural features of the text & literary the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

meanings of words. solutions.

appropriate pacing. terms or elements (e.g., theme, plot, forming the plural), and common homophones

setting, characters). (e.g., hair-hare).







Clarifying * Summarizing * Making

Four Dollars and Fifty Cents Tall Compound Words

33 Connections * Predicting * Author's Point of Build Vocabulary

Tale Words ending -ed

View * Drawing Conclusions







Spelling Reading Comprehension Vocabulary & Concept Development

Theme - Money









Organization & Delivery of Oral

Communication 1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

1.9 Read prose & poetry aloud with blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic 2.6 Extract appropriate and significant

1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the

fluency, rhythm, & pace, using patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing the information from the text, including problems and

meaning of unknown words.

appropriate intonation & vocal patterns ending of a word from -y to -ies when forming the solutions.

to emphasize important passages of plural), and common homophones (e.g., hair-hare).

the text being read.





Words ending in -ful

The Cobbler's Song Predicting * Summarizing * Asking Questions

34 Words ending in -ly Recognize and Distinguish Fables Final -le and -el

Fable * Author's Purpose

/e/ spelled ie or ei

Theme - Money









Reading Reading Comprehension Literary Response & Analysis Spelling







1.8 Spell correctly one-syllable words that have

Decoding & Word Recognition blends, contractions, compounds, orthographic

1.8 Use knowledge of prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-, bi-, 2.2 Ask questions and support answers by 3.2 Comprehend basic plots of classic

1.3 Read aloud narrative & expository patterns (e.g., qu, consonant doubling, changing

mis-, dis-) and suffixes (e.g., -er,-est, -ful) to connecting prior knowledge with literal fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and

text fluently & accurately & with the ending of a word from -y to -ies when

determine the meaning of the words. information found in, and inferred from, the text. fables from around the world.

appropriate pacing. forming the plural), and common homophones

(e.g., hair-hare).









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Third Grade Language Arts Pacing Plan









Writing

Penmanship - Write legibly in cursive or joined

Listening/ Speaking/Viewing Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Study & Research Across the Curriculum Skills Assessment

italic, allowing margins & correct spacing between

letters in a word & words in a sentence.



2.0 Students read &

understand grade-level-

appropriate material. They

draw upon a variety of Structural Features of Informational

1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs

1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what has been 2.3 Make descriptive presentations that comprehension strategies as Materials 2.6 Extract appropriate and

correctly in speaking and writing simple Art - Saving Money

said by a speaker. use concrete sensory details to set forth needed (e.g., generating & significant information from the text,

sentences.

responding to essential including problems and solutions.

questions, making predictions,

comparing information from

several sources).



Social Studies - What Can You

Time Lines

Writing a Tall Tale Share Personal Experiences Choose Subject or Object Pronouns Time Lines Buy for a Nickel? Research

Subject & Object Pronouns p. 57-58

Other Currencies



Organization & Delivery of Oral

Art Shopping Then and Now Communication 1.5 Organize ideas

Writing Applications Speaking Applications Grammar Listening & Speaking

The Art of Money chronologically or around major points of

information.







1.2 Identify subjects and verbs that are

Grammar 1.2 Identify subjects and verbs

2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory in agreement and identify and use 1.5 Organize ideas

that are in agreement and identify and use

details to present and support unified impressions of 2.1 Make brief narrative presentations: pronouns, adjectives, compound words, chronologically or around major

pronouns, adjectives, compound words, and

people, places, things, or experiences. and articles correctly in writing and points of information.

articles correctly in writing and speaking.

speaking.









Social Studies - Find Other

Writing Good Beginnings Listen to Enjoy and Appreciate Abbreviations Schedules Abbreviations p. 59

Fables





Speaking Applications / Listening & Written & Oral English Language Written & Oral English Language

Writing Strategies Writing Math - Funny Money

Speaking Conventions Conventions





2.2 Plan and present dramatic

interpretations of experiences, stories, 1.0 Written and Oral English Language 1.3 Understand the structure

1.1 Create a single paragraph: a. poems, or plays with clear diction, pitch, Conventions Students write and speak and organization of various 1.0 Students write & speak with a

Develop a topic sentence. b. tempo, and tone. 1.4 Identify with a command of standard English reference materials (e.g., command of standard English conventions

Include simple supporting facts & details. the musical elements of literary conventions appropriate to this grade dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, appropriate to this grade level.

language (e.g., rhymes, repeated level. encyclopedia).

sounds, instances of onomatopoeia).









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