FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
Reference FSPS Year-at-a-Glance
Module 6, Week 1: PARCC EOY 3rd Grade Window
M6- WEEK 2
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
CC.RL.3.9 Compare and contrast the themes,
settings, and plots of stories written by the
same author about the same or similar
characters (e.g., in books from a series).
OBJECTIVE
Comprehension
Main CC Standards
 I will compare and
contrast themes,
characters, and plots
of two stories by the
same author.
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
LESSON FOCUS
Comprehension/
Fluency
Compare
Contrast
Themes
Plot.
GRW: p. 445
TDC: p. 143-146 (T)
STW1: p. 197-206
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected
Read-Aloud
Skill:
Main Idea
Author Study
Strategy:
Compare/Contrast
Genre:
Author Study
CC.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CC.L.3.5a Distinguish the literal and non-literal
meaning of words and phrases in context (e.g.,
take steps).
Vocabulary
 I will distinguish
between literal and
figurative meanings
of words and
phrases in context.
Teacher Selected Vocabulary
Literal
Non-literal
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6)
CC.L.3.6 Acquire & use accurately gradeappropriate conversational, general academic,
& domain- specific words and phrases,
including those that signal spatial & temporal
relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we
went looking for them.)
 I will use words
and phrases that I
have learned through
listening and
reading.
Phrases
http://www.readwritethink.org/
http://www.readworks.org/
GRW: (figurative language)
WP: p. 45 (figurative
language)
LC: Book 6, Lesson 13, p. 175
BWL
MI: p. 90
WTW: Chapters 7, 8, 9
Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6)
Spelling
Phonics/Spelling
J-L29
Refer to FSPS ongoing CCSS Grade 3 for CC.RF.3.3c, CC.L.3.2e, and CC.L.3.2f when teaching spelling.
Spelling:
Words Ending in
-er or -le







J-L29
Detailed Spelling Plan
T170-171
T170- Teach the
principle- pretest
PB-p. 172
T170- Word Sort
PB-p. 173
T171- Word Families
T171- Connect to
Writing, PB- p. 174
T171- Assess Spelling
(OPTIONAL)
Assessments
T178-179
Module 6- 1
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
M6- WEEK 2
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
OBJECTIVE
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURSES
Grammar


Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar
components and standards.
LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
FSPS Grammar Focus
J-L13
Review- Subject/Verb Agreement
Teacher Selected Grammar
Materials
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to
understand the specific criteria specified by, CC.L.3.1f, CC.L.3.1i.
CC.L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
CC.L.3.1i Produce simple, compound, &
complex sentences.
 I will produce
simple, compound,
and complex
sentences.
Simple
Compound
Complex
http://languagearts.p.p.p.st.com
/index.html
MM2-3
MM4-5
MI
EE
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys
lesson.)

Writing Standards
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing
components and standards.
Refer to Journeys
Lessons 6-10
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand
the specific criteria specified by CC.W.3.8 and CC.W.3.9.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
*Use these standards for Weeks 2-5.
CC.W.3.8 Research to Build and Present
Knowledge: Recall information from
experiences or gather information from print
and digital sources; take brief notes on sources
and sort evidence into provided categories
I will recall
information from
experiences or gather
information from print
and digital sources.
I will take brief notes
on sources and sort
evidence into provided
categories.
Recall
Experiences
Gather
Sources
Evidence
*Brief Notes
Module 6- 2
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
M6-WEEK 3
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
CC.RL.3.9 Compare and contrast the themes,
settings, and plots of stories written by the
same author about the same or similar
characters (e.g., in books from a series).
OBJECTIVE
Comprehension
Main CC Standards
 I will compare and
contrast themes,
characters, and plots
of two stories by the
same author.
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
LESSON FOCUS
Comprehension/
Fluency
Compare
Contrast
Themes
Plot.
GRW: p. 445
TDC: p. 143-146 (T)
STW1: p. 197-206
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected
Read-Aloud
Skill:
Author’s Purpose
Author Study
Strategy:
Compare/Contrast
Genre:
Author Study
CC.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CC.L.3.5a Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meaning of words and phrases in
context (e.g., take steps).
Vocabulary
 I will distinguish
between literal and
figurative meanings of
words and phrases in
context.
Literal
Non-Literal
http://www.readwritethink.org/
http://www.readworks.org/
GRW: (figurative language)
WP: p. 45 (figurative language)
LC: Book 6, Lesson 13, p. 175
Teacher Selected Vocabulary
Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
CC.L.3.6 Acquire & use accurately gradeappropriate conversational, general academic,
& domain- specific words and phrases,
including those that signal spatial & temporal
relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we
went looking for them.)
 I will use words and
phrases that I have
learned through
listening and reading.
Phrases
BWL
MI: p. 90
WTW: Chapters 7, 8, 9
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6)
Spelling
Refer to FSPS ongoing CCSS Grade 3 for CC.RF.3.3c, CC.L.3.2e, and CC.L.3.2f when teaching spelling.
Phonics/Spelling
J-L30
Spelling: Schwa
Sound
J-L30






Detailed Spelling Plan
T216-217
T216- Teach the Principlepretest
PB-p. 182
T216- Word Sort
PB-p. 183
T217- Word Families
T217- Connect to Writing,
PB-p. 184
(OPTIONAL)
Assessments
Weekly tests:
T224-225
Module 6- 3
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
M6-WEEK 3
 T217- Assess Spelling
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
OBJECTIVE
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
Grammar

Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar
components and standards.

Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to
understand the specific criteria specified by, CC.L.3.2b
CC.L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions
Functions
http://languagearts.p.p.p.st.com
 I will explain
of standard English grammar and usage when writing
/index.html
functions
of
nouns,
or speaking.
MM2-3
verbs,
pronouns,
CC.L.3.1a Explain the function of nouns,
MM4-5
adjectives,
and
pronouns, verbs, adjectives, &
MI
adverbs.
adverbs in general and their functions in
EE
particular sentences.
LESSON FOCUS
FSPS Grammar
Focus
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected Grammar Materials
J-L24
Adverbs
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys
lesson.)

Writing
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing
components and standards.
Refer to Journeys
Lessons 6-10
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand
the specific criteria specified by CC.W.3.8 and CC.W.3.9
*Refer to Week 2.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
*Brief Notes
Module 6- 4
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
M5-WEEK 4
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
CC.RL.3.9 Compare and contrast the themes,
settings, and plots of stories written by the
same author about the same or similar
characters (e.g., in books from a series).
CC.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CC.L.3.5a Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meaning of words and phrases in
context (e.g., take steps).
OBJECTIVE
Comprehension
Main CC Standards
 I will compare and
contrast themes,
characters, and plots
of two stories by the
same author.
Vocabulary
 I will distinguish
between literal and
figurative meanings of
words and phrases in
context.
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
LESSON FOCUS
Comprehension/
Fluency
Compare
Contrast
Themes
Plot.
Literal
Non-Literal
GRW: p. 445
TDC: p. 143-146 (T)
STW1: p. 197-206
Skill:
Compare/Contrast
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected
Read-Aloud
Two Texts on the Same Topic
Strategy:
Main Idea
http://www.readwritethink.org/
http://www.readworks.org/
GRW: (figurative language)
WP: p. 45 (figurative language)
LC: Book 6, Lesson 13, p. 175
Teacher Selected Vocabulary
Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
CC.L.3.6 Acquire & use accurately gradeappropriate conversational, general academic,
& domain- specific words and phrases,
including those that signal spatial & temporal
relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we
went looking for them.)
 I will use words and
phrases that I have
learned through
listening and reading.
Phrases
BWL
MI: p. 90
WTW: Chapters 7, 8, 9
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6)
Spelling
Refer to FSPS ongoing CCSS Grade 3 for CC.RF.3.3c, CC.L.3.2e, and CC.L.3.2f when teaching spelling.
Review Spelling skills previously taught
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
OBJECTIVE
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
Grammar

Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar
components and standards.
LESSON FOCUS
Review Grammar
skills previously
taught
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected Grammar Materials
Module 6- 5
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
M5-WEEK 4

Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to
understand the specific criteria specified by, CC.L.3.2b
CC.L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions
Functions
http://languagearts.p.p.p.st.com
 I will explain
of standard English grammar and usage when writing
/index.html
functions
of
nouns,
or speaking.
MM2-3
verbs,
pronouns,
CC.L.3.1a Explain the function of nouns,
MM4-5
adjectives,
and
pronouns, verbs, adjectives, &
MI
adverbs.
adverbs in general and their functions in
EE
particular sentences.

Writing
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing
components and standards.
Refer to Journeys
Lessons 6-10
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand
the specific criteria specified by CC.W.3.8 and CC.W.3.9
*Refer to Week 2.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
*Brief Notes
Module 6- 6
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
M5-WEEK 5
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
CC.RL.3.9 Compare and contrast the themes,
settings, and plots of stories written by the
same author about the same or similar
characters (e.g., in books from a series).
CC.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CC.L.3.5a Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meaning of words and phrases in
context (e.g., take steps).
OBJECTIVE
Comprehension
Main CC Standards
 I will compare and
contrast themes,
characters, and plots
of two stories by the
same author.
Vocabulary
 I will distinguish
between literal and
figurative meanings of
words and phrases in
context.
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
LESSON FOCUS
Comprehension/
Fluency
Compare
Contrast
Themes
Plot.
Literal
Non-Literal
GRW: p. 445
TDC: p. 143-146 (T)
STW1: p. 197-206
Skill:
Cause & Effect
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected
Read-Aloud
Two Texts on the Same Topic
Strategy:
Key Details
http://www.readwritethink.org/
http://www.readworks.org/
GRW: (figurative language)
WP: p. 45 (figurative language)
LC: Book 6, Lesson 13, p. 175
Teacher Selected Vocabulary
Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
CC.L.3.6 Acquire & use accurately gradeappropriate conversational, general academic,
& domain- specific words and phrases,
including those that signal spatial & temporal
relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we
went looking for them.)
 I will use words and
phrases that I have
learned through
listening and reading.
Phrases
BWL
MI: p. 90
WTW: Chapters 7, 8, 9
(Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6)
Spelling
Refer to FSPS ongoing CCSS Grade 3 for CC.RF.3.3c, CC.L.3.2e, and CC.L.3.2f when teaching spelling.
Review Spelling skills previously taught
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
OBJECTIVE
ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY
RESOURCES
Grammar

Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar
components and standards.
LESSON FOCUS
Review Grammar
skills previously
taught
MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Teacher Selected Grammar Materials
Module 6- 7
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 3 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to
understand the specific criteria specified by, CC.L.3.2b
CC.L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions
Functions
http://languagearts.p.p.p.st.com
 I will explain
of standard English grammar and usage when writing
/index.html
functions
of
nouns,
or speaking.
MM2-3
verbs,
pronouns,
CC.L.3.1a Explain the function of nouns,
MM4-5
adjectives, and
pronouns, verbs, adjectives, &
MI
adverbs.
adverbs in general and their functions in
EE
particular sentences.
Writing
 Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing
components and standards.
M5-WEEK 5

Refer to Journeys
Lessons 6-10
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand
the specific criteria specified by CC.W.3.8 and CC.W.3.9
*Refer to Week 2.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
*Brief Notes
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