3rd grade Instructional Guide

3rd Grade Scope & Sequence

Paired Reading

5 Questions for George McDonald Genre: Expository Text Lexile: 860L Integrate Writing: Make Connections Begin Opinion Essay (argumentative piece) ●​ Expert Model ●​ Plan: Identify Relevant Information ●​ Draft: Fact and Opinion

Extended Writing

Develop Opinion Essay (argumentative piece) ●​ Revise: Strong opening

●​ Peer conferencing ●​ Edit and proofread ●​ Publish, present, evaluate

Writing Craft Lesson Bank & Grammar and Spelling Lesson Bank

Mini Lesson Options

Special Education Connection: Wonderworks ●​ Interactive Read Aloud : “The Greatest Monument” ●​ Shared Read: “Preserve and Protect” ●​ Leveled Reader Main Selection: “Preserving a Special Place” ●​ Leveled Reader Paired Selection: “Gateway Arch” ●​ Writing: Concluding Statement