Q3W9: Week of 2/28-3/4, 2022

ELA.3.R.1.2: Explain a theme and how it develops, using details, in a literary text.
ELA.3.R.1.1: Explain how one or more characters develop throughout the plot in a literary text.
ELA.3.C.3.1:Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
SS.3.G.1.5 Compare maps and globes to develop an understanding of the concept of distortion

ELA learning target: Reading- Using anchor charts and visual instruction, students will review the concepts of theme and character traits

Writing: Students will work on their zoo animal research for an animal that they would like to research and complete notes about their features.

Social Studies Target: Students will compare globes and maps and discuss the advantages & disadvantages of both.

*Students will view a powerpoint about theme and character traits that provides them with opportunities on identifying the theme of a text and the character traits of particular characters.
*Students will work in small groups in various centers to practice the skills of theme and character traits
*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 continue to learn about maps and globes and begin creating a lapbook about them.

*Thursday 3/3: Spelling, Vocabulary, Comprehension Assessments
*Friday 3/4: Zoo field trip