John Drugan K-8 2nd- 9 Weeks at a Glance
43 Instructional Days
2015-2016
Grade: 3rd Grade
Essential Question: “What are the text features of an Expository text?”
Novel: Sadako
Week of:
Language
Arts
Phonics/Voca
bulary
Language Arts Reading
(Genre & Comprehension Skill)
Language Arts
Fig.19 Skill
Math
Science
Social Studies
Health
Technology
3.1A.iii
2nd nine
changing
the final
"y" to "i"
(e.g., baby
to babies)
TRADITIONAL FOLKTALES
3.5B Compare & contrast the settings
(time-past, present, future; time of
day; place-geographical,
topographical; cultural background;
historical background; psychological
background)
(Cinderella Theme)
Fig 19F Make connections (thematic links,
author analysis, own experiences, ideas in
other texts, larger community) between
literary and informational texts with similar
ideas and provide textual evidence.
Spiral
Fig 19A –establish purpose for reading(to
be informed, understand, interpret, solve
problems, entertained, provide enjoyment
Week 1
Oct. 12-16
Fig 19E Summarize information in text,
maintaining meaning and logical order (main
idea, main characters, (BME/Somebody
wanted, but, so…/) (R) 65%
Unit 03: Building an Understanding of
Multiplication 3.4D, 3.4E, 3.4F, 3.4K,
3.5B,
3.5C,
3.6C
3.4D- Determine the total number
of objects when equally-sized
groups of objects are combined or
arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10
SS
3.4H- Determine the number of
objects in each group when a set
of objects is partitioned into equal
shares or a set of objects is shared
equally SS
3.4E- Represent multiplication
facts by using a variety of
approaches such as repeated
addition,
equal-sized groups,
arrays, area models, equal jumps
on a number line, and skip
counting. SS
3.6C- Determine the AREA of
rectangles with whole number
side lengths in problems using
multiplication related to the
number of rows times the number
of unit squares in each row RS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
Unit 05:
Investigating the
Natural World
*3.7A: Explore &
record how soils
are formed by
weathering of
rock and the
decomposition of
plant and animal
remains (how soils
are formedmechanical or
physical, heat,
water, ice,
pressure,
decomposition of
plant and animal
remains, organic
materials in soil
(humus)
Unit 4: Citizenship
3.11A- ID
characteristics of
good citizenship
(truthfulness,
justice, equality,
respect for oneself
& others,
responsibility of
daily life,
participation in
government, holding
public officials
accountable, &
voting)
3.14A- Juliette
Gordon Low (Girl
Scouts founder)
*3.11C- ID/explain
importance of
individual acts of
civic responsibility,
obeying laws,
serving the
community, serving
on jury, voting
3.6Arelate how
protecting
the
environmen
t promotes
individual
and
community
health
3.6Bidentify
common
health
problems
that result
from
unhealthy
environmen
ts such as
skin
cancer,
poisoning,
and
respiratory
illness
3.12B
Evaluate the
product for
relevance to
the
assignment
or task.
Week 2
Oct. 19-23
3.1C
Decode
words
applying
knowledge
of common
spelling
patterns
(e.g., -eigh,
-ought).
TRADITIONAL FOLKTALES
3.5B Compare & contrast the settings
(time-past, present, future; time of
day; place-geographical,
topographical; cultural background;
historical background; psychological
background)
(Cinderella Theme)
2nd week Assessment
Fig 19C Monitor and adjust comprehension
(using background knowledge, creating
sensory images, reading a portion aloud,
generating questions, use context clues,
ask for help
Fig 19F Make connections (thematic links,
author analysis, own experiences, ideas in
other texts, larger community) between
literary and informational texts with similar
ideas and provide textual evidence.
Spiral
Fig 19A –establish purpose for reading(to
be informed, understand, interpret, solve
problems, entertained, provide enjoyment
Fig 19E Summarize information in text,
maintaining meaning and logical order (main
idea, main characters, (BME/Somebody
wanted, but, so…/) (R) 65%
3.4D- Determine the total number
of objects when equally-sized
groups of objects are combined or
arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10
SS
3.4H- Determine the number of
objects in each group when a set
of objects is partitioned into equal
shares or a set of objects is shared
equally SS
3.4E- Represent multiplication
facts by using a variety of
approaches such as repeated
addition,
equal-sized groups,
arrays, area models, equal jumps
on a number line, and skip
counting. SS
3.6C- Determine the AREA of
rectangles with whole number
side lengths in problems using
multiplication related to the
number of rows times the number
of unit squares in each row RS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
Unit 05:
Investigating the
Natural World
*3.7A: Explore &
record how soils
are formed by
weathering of
rock and the
decomposition of
plant and animal
remains (how soils
are formedmechanical or
physical, heat,
water, ice,
pressure,
decomposition of
plant and animal
remains, organic
materials in soil
(humus)
Unit 4: Citizenship
3.11B- ID historical
figures who exemplify
good citizenship
(Helen Keller, Clara
Barton, Ruby Bridges,
military & first
responders)
3.6Arelate how
protecting
the
environmen
t promotes
individual
and
community
health
3.6Bidentify
common
health
problems
that result
from
unhealthy
environmen
ts such as
skin
cancer,
poisoning,
and
respiratory
illness
Week 3
Oct. 26-30
Early Release
Oct. 28
3.1D
Identify
and read
contractio
ns (e.g.,
I'd,
won't).
Reading to Discover- Expository
Text
-magazine article -newspaper article
-web page article -e-mail
-brochure, poster, advertisement
3.13D- Use text features (e.g.,
bold print, captions, key words,
italics) to locate information and
make and verify
Predictions about contents of texts.
(table of contents, glossary, index,
heading, illustrations/photos,
graphics)
Readiness Standard
3.12A- Identify the topic and
locate the author’s stated purposes
in writing the text. (to tell about,
explain, tell how to do something,
reflect)
Scholastic Magazine
3.Fig.19A- Establish purposes for reading
selected texts based upon own and others’
desired outcome to enhance comprehension.
(to be informed, understand, interpret,
solve problems, entertained, provide
enjoyment)
3.2B- establish a purpose for reading
selected text
3.Fig.19B- Ask literal, interpretive, and
evaluative questions of text. (? Before,
During, After Reading; Literal ?-who, what,
when, where, why, how; Interpretive ?What does this mean?; Evaluative ?Agree/Disagree?, feel?, believe?, opinion?)
3.2B-Ask relevant questions, seek
clarification, and locate facts and details
about stories and other texts and support
answers with evidence from text.
Supporting Standard
3.Fig.19E- Summarize information in text,
maintaining meaning and logical order. (main
idea, main characters, BME) Readiness
Standard
3.Fig.19F- Make connections (thematic
links, author analysis, own experiences,
ideas in other text, larger community)
between literary and informational texts
with similar ideas and provide textual
evidence
3.5B- Represent and solve oneand two-step multiplication and
division problems within 100 using
arrays, strip diagrams, and
equations. RS
3.4K- Solve one-step and two-step
problems involving multiplication
and division within 100 using
strategies based on objects;
pictorial models, including arrays,
area models, and equal groups;
properties of operations; or recall
of facts RS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
3rd Weeks ASSESSMENT
Unit 05:
Investigating the
Natural World
*3.7B: Investigate
rapid changes in
earth’s surface volcanic eruptions,
earthquakestsunami, landslides,
hurricane, tornado
SS
3.7C: Identify &
compare different
landforms mountains, hills,
valleys, & plains
3.3D: History of
science, science
careers &
contributions of
scientists
(volcanologist/geolog
ist)
3.3C: Represent
the natural world
using models –
volcanoes
Unit 5: Improving
your Community
3.12A- Give
examples of
community changes
that result from
individual/group
decisions
3.12B- ID examples
of actions
individuals/groups
can take to improve
the community
3.12C- ID examples
of nonprofit/civic
organizations that
serve common good
(Red Cross/
YMCA/NCAACP)
*3.3B- create and
interpret timelines
Red
Ribbon
Week
3.6Cidentify
ways to
protect
personal
health
from
environme
ntal
hazards
such as
lead
removal
and nosmoking
laws; and
3.2Bdescribe
the
harmful
effects
of
alcohol,
tobacco,
and other
drugs on
physical,
mental,
and social
health
and why
people
should
not use
them
3.1D
Identify
and read
contractio
ns (e.g.,
I'd,
won't).
Reading to Discover- Expository
Text
3.9A- Explain the difference in
point of view between a biography
and autobiography.
Week 4
Nov. 2-6
Benchmark Window Opens
3.12A- Identify the topic and
locate the author’s stated purposes
in writing the text. (to tell about,
explain, tell how to do something,
reflect)
3.Fig.19A- Establish purposes for
reading selected texts based upon own
and others’ desired outcome to enhance
comprehension. (to be informed,
understand, interpret, solve problems,
entertained, provide enjoyment)
3.2B- establish a purpose for reading
selected text
3.Fig.19D- Make inferences about text
and use textual evidence to support
understanding (title, cover, illustrations,
plot, facts/details, background
knowledge/experiences) RS
3.2A- Use ideas (illustrations, titles,
topic sentences, key words, and
foreshadowing clues) to make & confirm
predictions
3.Fig.19E- Summarize information in
text, maintaining meaning and logical
order. (main idea, main characters, BME)
Readiness Standard
3.Fig.19F- Make connections (thematic
links, author analysis, own experiences,
ideas in other text, larger community)
between literary and informational texts
with similar ideas and provide textual
evidence
Unit 05: Relating Multiplication to
Division (6 days for the entire unit)
3.4F, 3.4G, 3.4H, 3.4I, 3.4J, 3.4K, 3.5D
3.4G- Using strategies such as
Commutative,
Associative,
Distributive, Identity properties,
including the standard algorithm,
to multiply a two-digit number by
a one-digit number. Strategies
may include mental math, partial
products, and the commutative,
associative,
and
distributive
properties SS
3.4J- Determine a quotient using
the
relationship
between
multiplication and division SS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
Unit 05:
Investigating the
Natural World
*3.7B: Investigate
rapid changes in
earth’s surface volcanic eruptions,
earthquakestsunami, landslides,
hurricane, tornado
SS
3.7C: Identify &
compare different
landforms mountains, hills,
valleys, & plains
3.3D: History of
science, science
careers &
contributions of
scientists
(volcanologist/geolog
ist)
3.3C: Represent the
natural world using
models – volcanoes
Unit 6: Community
Government &
Services
3.2A- ID reasons
people have formed
communities
(security, religious
freedom, law,
materials wellbeing)
*3.2B- ID ways in
which people in
local community
meet needs for
government,
education,
communication,
transportation,
recreation
3.6Cidentify
ways to
protect
personal
health
from
environme
ntal
hazards
such as
lead
removal
and nosmoking
laws; and
3.2Bdescribe
the
harmful
effects
of
alcohol,
tobacco,
and other
drugs on
physical,
mental,
and social
health
and why
people
should not
use them
3.11A Publish
information
in a variety
of media
including, but
not limited
to, printed
copy or
monitor
Week 5
Nov. 9-13
Veteran’s Day
Nov. 11 Wednesday
No School
3.4B
Use
context to
determine
the
relevant
meaning of
unfamiliar
words or
distinguish
among
multiple
meaning
words and
homograph
s.
Readiness
Standard
Comprehension for ALL
EXPOSITORY TEXT
3.9A- Explain the difference in
point of view between a biography
and autobiography.
3.12A- Identify the topic and
locate the author’s stated purposes
in writing the text. (to tell about,
explain, tell how to do something,
reflect)
3.Fig.19A- Establish purposes for
reading selected texts based upon own
and others’ desired outcome to enhance
comprehension. (to be informed,
understand, interpret, solve problems,
entertained, provide enjoyment)
3.2B- establish a purpose for reading
selected text
3.Fig.19D- Make inferences about text
and use textual evidence to support
understanding (title, cover, illustrations,
plot, facts/details, background
knowledge/experiences) RS
3.2A- Use ideas (illustrations, titles,
topic sentences, key words, and
foreshadowing clues) to make & confirm
predictions
3.Fig.19E- Summarize information in
text, maintaining meaning and logical
order. (main idea, main characters, BME)
Readiness Standard
3.Fig.19F- Make connections (thematic
links, author analysis, own experiences,
ideas in other text, larger community)
between literary and informational texts
with similar ideas and provide textual
evidence
3.4I- Determine if a number is
even or odd using divisibility rules
SS
3.5D- Determine the unknown
whole number in a multiplication
or division equation relating three
whole
numbers
when
the
unknown is either a missing factor
or product SS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
Unit 05:
Investigating the
Natural World
Unit 6: Community
Government &
Services
*3.7B: Investigate
rapid changes in
earth’s surface volcanic eruptions,
earthquakestsunami, landslides,
hurricane, tornado
SS
3.7C: Identify &
compare different
landforms mountains, hills,
valleys, & plains
3.3D: History of
science, science
careers &
contributions of
scientists
(volcanologist/geolog
ist)
3.3C: Represent
the natural world
using models –
volcanoes
3.9A- describe the
basic structure of
government in local,
state, nation
3.9B- ID local,
state, national
government
officials & explain
how they are
chosen
3.9C- ID services
commonly provided
by local, state,
national
governments
3.9D- explain how
local, state,
national
governments are
financed
3.2Cidentify
reasons
for
avoiding
violence,
gangs,
weapons
and drugs
3.8Adistinguis
h between
positive
and
negative
peer
pressures
and their
effects
on
personal
health
behaviors
3.10A Use
font
attributes,
color, white
space, and
graphics to
ensure that
products are
appropriate
For the
defined
audience.
Week 6
Nov. 16-20
3.4C
Identify
and use
antonyms,
synonyms,
homograph
s, and
homophone
s.
Supporting
Standard
Comprehension for ALL
EXPOSITORY TEXT
3.13A- Identify the details or
facts that support the main idea.
Readiness Standard
3.12A- Identify the topic and
locate the author’s stated purposes
in writing the text. (to tell about,
explain, tell how to do something,
reflect)
6th week Assessment
3.Fig.19E- Summarize information in
text, maintaining meaning and logical
order. (main idea, main characters, BME)
Readiness Standard
3.Fig.19F- Make connections (thematic
links, author analysis, own experiences,
ideas in other text, larger community)
between literary and informational texts
with similar ideas and provide textual
evidence
Unit 06: Representing Fractions (10
days for the entire unit) 3.3A, 3.3B,
3.3C, 3.3D, 3.3E, 3.7A
3.3A- Represent fractions greater
than zero and less than or equal to
one with denominators of 2, 3, 4,
6, and 8 using concrete objects
and pictorial models, including
strip diagrams and number lines SS
3.3BDetermine
the
corresponding fraction greater
than zero and less than or equal to
one with denominators of 2, 3, 4,
6, and 8 given a specified point on
a number line SS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
6th Weeks ASSESSMENT
Unit 05:
Investigating the
Natural World
*3.7B: Investigate
rapid changes in
earth’s surface volcanic eruptions,
earthquakestsunami, landslides,
hurricane, tornado
SS
3.7C: Identify &
compare different
landforms mountains, hills,
valleys, & plains
3.3D: History of
science, science
careers &
contributions of
scientists
(volcanologist/geolog
ist)
3.3C: Represent
the natural world
using models –
volcanoes
Unit 6: Community
Government &
Services
*3.10B- describe
and explain the
importance of the
concept of "consent
of the governed" as
it relates to the
functions of local,
state, and national
government
3.2Cidentify
reasons
for
avoiding
violence,
gangs,
weapons
and drugs
3.8Adistinguis
h between
positive
and
negative
peer
pressures
and their
effects
on
personal
health
behaviors
Week 7
Nov. 30-Dec. 4
3.4E
Alphabetiz
e a series
of words
to the
third
letter and
use a
dictionary
or a
glossary to
determine
the
meanings,
syllabicatio
n, and
pronunciati
on of
unknown
words.
Comprehension for ALL
EXPOSITORY TEXT
3.13B- Draw conclusions from the
facts presented in text and support
those assertions with textual
evidence. (form an inference &
provide specific details/facts)
Readiness Standard
3.12A- Identify the topic and
locate the author’s stated purposes
in writing the text. (to tell about,
explain, tell how to do something,
reflect)
3.Fig.19A- Establish purposes for
reading selected texts based upon
own and others’ desired outcome to
enhance comprehension. (to be
informed, understand, interpret,
solve problems, entertained, provide
enjoyment)
3.2B- establish a purpose for
reading selected text
3.Fig.19B- Ask literal, interpretive,
and evaluative questions of text. (?
Before, During, After Reading;
Literal ?-who, what, when, where,
why, how; Interpretive ?-What does
this mean?; Evaluative ?Agree/Disagree?, feel?, believe?,
opinion?)
3.2B-Ask relevant questions, seek
clarification, and locate facts and
details about stories and other texts
and support answers with evidence
from text. Supporting Standard
3.Fig.19E- Summarize information in
text, maintaining meaning and logical
order. (main idea, main characters,
BME) Readiness Standard
3.Fig.19F- Make connections
(thematic links, author analysis, own
experiences, ideas in other text,
larger community) between literary
and informational texts with similar
ideas and provide textual evidence
3.3C- Explain that the unit fraction
1/b represents the quantity
formed by one part of a whole
that has been partitioned into b
equal parts where is a non-zero
whole number SS
3.3D- Compose and decompose a
fraction a/b with a numerator
greater than zero and less than or
equal to b as a sum of parts 1/b SS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
Earth’s Natural
Resources
3.1B: Make
informed choices
in the use and
conservation of
natural resources
(fresh water, air,
plants, animals)
by recycling or
reusing
materials - paper,
aluminum cans,
& plastics
Unit 7:
Community’s
Cultural
Celebrations
3.13A- explain the
significance of
various ethnic
and/or cultural
celebrations in the
local community and
other communities
*3.13B- compare
ethnic and/or
cultural
celebrations in the
local community
with
other communities
3.3B- create and
interpret timelines
3.2Cidentify
reasons
for
avoiding
violence,
gangs,
weapons
and drugs
3.8Adistinguis
h between
positive
and
negative
peer
pressures
and their
effects
on
personal
health
behaviors
3.9 B Use
software
features, such
as slide show
previews, to
evaluate final
product.
Review
Comprehension for ALL
EXPOSITORY TEXT
3.13C- Identify explicit cause and
effect relationships among ideas in
texts. Readiness Standard
Week 8
Dec. 7-11
3.12A- Identify the topic and
locate the author’s stated purposes
in writing the text. (to tell about,
explain, tell how to do something,
reflect)
3.Fig.19A- Establish purposes for
reading selected texts based upon
own and others’ desired outcome to
enhance comprehension. (to be
informed, understand, interpret,
solve problems, entertained, provide
enjoyment)
3.2B- establish a purpose for
reading selected text
3.Fig.19B- Ask literal, interpretive,
and evaluative questions of text. (?
Before, During, After Reading;
Literal ?-who, what, when, where,
why, how; Interpretive ?-What does
this mean?; Evaluative ?Agree/Disagree?, feel?, believe?,
opinion?)
3.2B-Ask relevant questions, seek
clarification, and locate facts and
details about stories and other texts
and support answers with evidence
from text. Supporting Standard
3.Fig.19E- Summarize information in
text, maintaining meaning and logical
order. (main idea, main characters,
BME) Readiness Standard
3.Fig.19F- Make connections
(thematic links, author analysis, own
experiences, ideas in other text,
larger community) between literary
and informational texts with similar
ideas and provide textual evidence
3.3E- Solve problems involving
partitioning an object or a set of
objects among two or more
recipients
using
pictorial
representations of fractions with
denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8
SS
3.7A- Represent fractions of
halves, fourths, and eighths as
distances from zero on a number
line. SS
3.4F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10
with automaticity SS
Earth’s Natural
Resources
3.1B: Make
informed choices
in the use and
conservation of
natural resources
(fresh water, air,
plants, animals)
by recycling or
reusing
materials - paper,
aluminum cans,
& plastics
Unit 7:
Community’s
Cultural
Celebrations
3.13A- explain the
significance of
various ethnic
and/or cultural
celebrations in the
local community and
other communities
*3.13B- compare
ethnic and/or
cultural
celebrations in the
local community
with
other communities
3.3B- create and
interpret timelines
3.2Cidentify
reasons
for
avoiding
violence,
gangs,
weapons
and drugs
3.8Adistinguis
h between
positive
and
negative
peer
pressures
and their
effects
on
personal
health
behaviors
3.5A Acquire
information
including text,
audio, video,
and graphics
Review
prefix and
suffixes
Review text features of an expository
test
Review text evidence
9 week Assessment
Complete Novel with Fig19
Unit 08: Personal Financial Literacy
(5 days for the entire unit) 3.9A,
3.9B, 3.9C, 3.9D, 3.9E, 3.9F
3.9A- Explain the connection
between human capital/labor and
income SS
Week 9
Dec. 14-18
Early Release
Dec. 18
3.9E- List reasons to save and
explain the benefit of a savings
plan, including for college SS
3.9D- Explain that credit is used
when wants or needs exceed the
ability to pay and that it is the
borrower's responsibility to pay it
back to the lender, usually with
interest SS
3.9B- Describe the relationship
between the availability or scarcity
of resources and how that impacts
cost
3.9F- Identify decisions involving
income, spending, saving, credit,
and charitable giving
9 Weeks ASSESSMENT
Take Home Project: Biography project
Review landforms
and conversation of
natural resources
Review what is a
community,
community leaders
and what makes a
community.
Review the
reasons to
say no to
drugs.
Review
ways to
protect
personal
health
Review how
Use software
features,
such as slide
show
previews, to
evaluate final
product.