Q2W4 11/8-11/12

ELA.3.V.1 Use grade level academic vocabulary appropriately.
SS.3.C.2.1 Identify group and individual actions of citizens that demonstrate civility,
cooperation, volunteerism, and other civic virtues. [. . . food drives, book drives,
community, clean-up, voting.]
ELA.3.C.1.4- Write an expository text about a topic, using 1 or more sources, providing an introduction, facts, and details, some elaboration, transitions, and a conclusion.

LA learning target: Reading- Using anchor charts and visual instruction, students will identify the meaning of unknown words using 1 of 5 types of context clues.

Writing: Students will plan out their writing on what makes a hero, edit it, and publish their final draft.

Social Studies Target: Students will learn about Veterans Day and the importance of recognizing those who have served our country.

*Students will view a powerpoint with sample vocabulary words to practice identifying unknown words using context clues.
*Students will complete a writing about what makes a hero for Veterans Day.
*Students will use vocabulary mapping and spelling sorts to understand their tier 2 vocabulary words and identify the various compound words in their spelling words in whole and small group.
*Students will read text about Veterans Day and understand why we celebrate Veterans Day every year.

*Veterans day quiz: Wednesday 11/10 (open notes)
*Spelling, vocabulary tests: Friday 11/12
*No school Thursday 11/11