Key Learning and Standards

Vocabulary: prairie, slick, fetch, clattered, sniff, rough, thumped, batted, buzzing, rustle
Students will be able to:

3.L.3.6 acquire and use conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases
3.RL.1.3 describe characters and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
3.RL.4.10 read and comprehend literature
3.RL.2.6 distinguish own point of view from the narrator or characters’ point of view
3.RL.1.1 ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding, referring to the text;
3.W.1.1.a introduce the topic, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure;
3.W.1.1.b provide reasons that support the opinion;
3.W.1.1.d provide a concluding statement or section;
3.W.4.10 write routinely over extended time frames or short time frames;
3.SL.1.1.a come to discussions prepared/explicitly draw on preparation and other information about the topic;
3.SL.1.1.d explain own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion
3.RI.3.7 use information gained from illustrations and words to demonstrate understanding;
3.RI.4.10 read and comprehend informational texts
3.RI.3.9 compare and contrast important points and details in texts on the same topic;
3.W.3.7 conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic