Title I Summer Programming
Planning and Instruction Third Grade
Third Grade Unit 1: Sport Stars
There's more to being a successful athlete than scoring points. What makes an athlete great, both on and off the playing field?
Included are five interactive Read-Alouds (pictured below) and corresponding teaching cards.
Each teaching card contains:
- book summary
- author note
- overview of key understandings
- suggested stopping points to elicit students' analysis
- notable text features
- support/vocabulary
- connection to book clubs
- assessment options
- scaffolding and extension opportunities
Long Shot ~ Chris Paul
determination; family support and encouragement; physical challenges
Clemente! ~ Willie Perdomo
persevering despite obstacles; helping those in need; being inspired by others' achievements
Girl Wonder ~ Deborah Hopkinson
persevering despite obstacles; pursuing a dream; overcoming negative attitudes
Pele, King of Soccer ~ Monica Brown
pursuit of one's passion; making a dream come true; overcoming obstacles through determination
Playing to Win ~ Karen Deans
persevering despite obstacles; gaining strength from the support and encouragement of others
Implementation Guide
Features instructional routines for each unit of study, read aloud book club strategies, and more.
Third Grade Unit 2: Mystery
It's fun to read a mystery and to challenge yourself to try and solve it. What are the elements that make a mystery story work?
Interactive Read-Alouds Pictured Below
Detective LaRue ~ Mark Teague
following clues; using imagination; interpreting events in different ways
The Web Files ~ Margie Palatini
following suspicions; finding evidence; seeking justice
What Really Happened to Humpty? ~ Jeanie Franz Ransom
putting together clues; helping family
Miss Nelson is Missing! ~ Harry Allard
learning to appreciate others; taking things for granted; respecting authority figures
Ace Lacewing; Bug Detective ~ David Biedrzycki
following a trait; gathering clues
Sample Teacher Card
Inquiring Minds Need YOU!
The Comprehension Clubs provide a convenient framework for a two week summer programming that engages students in reading, writing, and accountable talk. The passion for learning and inquisitive spirit will come from you! Be thinking of ways that you can extend learning by placing students' questions, ideas, and observations at the center of the learning experience.
The Reading Strategies Book ~ Jennifer Serravallo
No need to beg, borrow, or steal this book. There will be a copy of The Reading Strategies to use throughout summer programming. Unfortunately, these are only on-loan and will be returned to White River on June 19th. If you are not familiar with this little gem please take a moment to watch Jen Serravallo's brief overview.