Student Learning Outcomes:

RI.3.4
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.

RI.3.6
Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

RI.3.8
Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third in a sequence).

RI.3.9
Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic

I can statements:

I can use context clues to identify meaning of words.

I can distinguish my own point of view from that of the author to help me to understand the author’s purpose.

I can identify the main idea from this selection.

I can compare the information from the multiple sources and identify the importance of each piece of information.

Student Learning Outcomes:

RL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

RL.3.3
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.

L.3.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies

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)

I can statements:

Student Learning Outcomes:

RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers

RI.3.3
Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect

RI.3.7
Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur

I can statements:

Student Learning Outcomes:

RI.3.3
Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect

RI.3.5
Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently

RI.3.7
Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).

RI.3.4
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.

L.3.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies

I Can Statements:

I can use language that shows time, sequence, and cause/effect to help me compare the relationships between events, ideas, and procedures.

I can use text features and search tools to help me locate information accurately.

I can use text features to increase my understanding and ability to make informed choices.

Student Learning Outcomes:

RL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers

RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.

L.3.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies

RL.3.5
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.

I can statements:

I can use details/evidence from the text to ask and answer questions before, during, and after reading to show understanding.

I can identify different sections of text that build upon earlier parts in order to create the complete piece of literature.

I can identify how the author shows creativity using non-literal (figurative) language.

I can use literal language to help me understand the author’s purpose.

1. Research information about the artist or writer that you chose. Include basic facts about the time and place that they lived. Explain what inspired this person and how they expressed their ideas. Use the link below to create a biography cube that summarizes important biographical information.

Biography Cube Maker - Interactive website that allows you to type in important information, print and construct a cube.

2. Explore the art form that your famous person used to express their ideas. Play music, write, sing, dance, or draw to express some idea that you want to share.

Artopia -Interactive website where students can explore various types of visual arts. Sections include: music, dance, sculpture, theater and painting.

Giggle Poetry - Poems for students

3.  Share an idea using some form of artistic expression. Ask your team members to identify the artistic form that you chose and summarize the idea that you shared.