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Classification of Animals Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit PlanClassification of Animals Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit Plan
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Core Knowledge Foundation
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3rd
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Duration
21 days
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Year
2013
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Classification of Animals Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

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Animal classification is the theme of a three-week read-aloud anthology. Scholars listen to and discuss a reading and complete extension activities throughout nine lessons. Writing opportunities delve deep into the process of writing an informational essay, and assessments gauge comprehension.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

read-alouds, reading aloud, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, Writing, Vocabulary, expository essays, Expository Writing, animals, classification, animal classification

Instructional Ideas

  • Combine your classroom's ELA period with science to boost the interdisciplinary approach
  • If your school has a dedicated science teacher, invite them to contribute to the life science portion of the unit

Classroom Considerations

  • The second unit in a series of 11 read-aloud anthologies created by Core Knowledge for third graders
  • Materials vary—check each lesson's required materials to gather what is needed

Pros

  • Provides carefully detailed and scaffolded lessons
  • Lessons offer skills practice in ELA and explore animal classification in science

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.3.6 RI.3.7 RI.3.9 W.3.2.a W.3.2.b W.3.2.c W.3.2.d W.3.4 W.3.5 W.3.6 W.3.7 W.3.8 W.3.10 SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d SL.3.3 SL.3.4 SL.3.6 L.3.3.a L.3.4.a L.3.4.b L.3.4.c L.3.5.a L.3.5.b

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