Unit Plan

Third Grade Skills Unit 5: Adventures in Light and Sound

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Light and sound are the themes of a unit focused on third-grade skills. Scholars practice spelling patterns, grammar—adverbs, adjectives, synonyms, writing sentences with conjunctions, and listening and responding to read-aloud. Over three weeks, learners participate in lessons and pause for assessments.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Plan the day to combine ELA and science periods
  • Update focus walls to reflect the unit's concepts; keep past unit items and work in a folder for easy access
Classroom Considerations
  • The fifth unit in a series of 11 created by Core Knowledge; units in the series and lessons should be taught in order
  • Set aside ample prep time to gather materials and make copies
Pros
  • Lessons follow a similar routine; reading time, skills practice, extension opportunities, and take-home materials
  • The interdisciplinary approach adds science to the ELA
Cons
  • None