Grade 3 CorrectionsLast updated on 10/09/2024

Fudge-a-Mania, Lesson 15

Text Engagement

• Assignments

  Student-facing Text Connection Activity prompt was updated:

  From: Do you think hiding information from someone is a lie? Explain.

  To: Do you think hiding information from someone is a lie? Use evidence from these texts to support your answer.

  (9/28/2022)

The Constitution of the United States, Lesson 29

Spelling

• Instruction was updated with the following in teacher speak:

  Let’s think of verbs and then we’ll add vowel suffixes.

  (6/20/2022)

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Twisters and Other Terrible Storms, Lesson 21

Word Study

• The final syllable “tive” was updated to “ive”:

  de · struct · ive (open, closed, irregular)

  (1/13/2023)

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Twisters and Other Terrible Storms, Lesson 22

Vocabulary

• First syllable type updated from “VCe” to “r-controlled”:

  fore · cast (r-controlled, closed)

  Note: this also impacts the Super Sentences graphic organizer in the Student Workbook.

  (2/02/2023)

Because of Winn-Dixie, Lesson 37

Vocabulary

• First syllable type updated from “open” to “vowel team”:

  tee · ter (vowel team, r-controlled)

  Note: this also impacts the Super Sentences graphic organizer in the Student Workbook.

  (11/18/2022)

Susan B. Anthony, Lesson 12

• Assignments

  “dialog” was updated to “dialogue” in the student-facing Written Response prompt:

  The author didn’t give us any details of how Susan said goodbye to her grandparents. Start a new chapter yourself that could fit in here. Use dialogue, just as the author does.

  (7/08/2022)

Susan B. Anthony, Lesson 24

• Planning Notes

  The Planning Note for this lesson was updated to exclude the suggested video as it is no longer available:

  From:

  Today’s lesson involves generating a list of questions that students still have about Susan B. Anthony, and then watching this biography clip: Susan B. Anthony – A Powerful Friend.

  While we do our best to provide valid links as supplemental supports, they are not owned by us and can change at any time. If that happens, search to see if there is an appropriate substitute to use instead. Be sure to preview any sites you choose to display to be certain they are appropriate for classroom use.

  To:

  Today’s lesson involves generating a list of questions that students still have about Susan B. Anthony, and then watching a biography clip of your choosing. Be sure to preview it fully before showing it.

  (7/13/2023)

Discussion

• Instruction was updated:

  From:

  Watch the biography clip: Susan B. Anthony – A Powerful Friend.

  To:

  Let’s watch a biography clip I have selected for us.

  (7/13/2023)

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

• The lesson plans for this book have been significantly revised. For the most current information and resources, we recommend using the content on this site for lesson planning.

  Note: This revision also impacts the Student Workbook.

  (10/04/2024)

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?, Lesson 31

Make Anchor Chart

• Some wording was removed, and the content was reworded.

  From:

  We know that a biography is a series of facts about a person’s life. Let’s look at pages 106–107.

  What do these two timelines tell us? Review “Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor’s Life” and “Timeline of the World.”

  To:

  We know that a biography is a series of facts about a person’s life. The Table of Contents shows that the next chapter is titled “Born in the Bronx.” The call on May 25, 2009, was really important, but I think we can wait to start our timeline with the next chapter. We will just have to remember to highlight the call later.

  (8/27/2024)

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?, Lesson 33

• Assignments

  “Celia” was updated to “Celina” in the student-facing Written Response prompt:

  What evidence in the text shows that Celina Sotomayor had a positive influence on Sonia?

  Note: this also impacts the Student Workbook.

  (3/23/2023)

Partner Focus

• “Celia” was updated to “Celina” in the following:

  As you reread Chapter 2 with your partner, think about how the author captures Celina Sotomayor’s strong, positive influence on Sonia.

  (3/23/2023)

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?, Lesson 37

Discussion

• Question 3 was rewritten, and question 4 was added.

  1. Why did Sonia decide to move on to another job?

  2. Why was Sonia’s new job dangerous? 

  3. What does it mean that Sonia stayed “true to her roots”? What new opportunities did Sonia have?

  4. What does it mean that Sonia stayed “true to her roots”?

  (8/27/2024)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Lesson 6

Vocabulary

• The definition of “crow” was updated.

  From:

  Crow is a noun that means a large black bird. Crows are known for their intelligence, but some people think they are unlucky. If you use the word as a verb, it means to make a loud and happy sound. You might crow at the end of a great game.

  To:

  Crow is a noun that means a large black bird or a verb that means the loud sound a crow makes. Crows are known for their intelligence, but some people think they are unlucky. You might crow loudly at the end of a great game to show that you are happy.

  Note: this also impacts the definition provided in the Student Workbook and the Word Study Words and Definitions PDF.

  (6/20/2023)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Lesson 15

• Assignments

  RL.3.5, RL.3.7, W.3.8, W.3.10 was added along with an update to the student-facing Text Connection prompt:

  From: Remember when you wrote a book review of either The Keeping Quilt or Grandfather’s Journey earlier this year? Today I want you to write your own book review of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Think about the perfect audience. Who should read this book? Why?

  To: Remember when you wrote a book review of either The Keeping Quilt or Grandfather’s Journey earlier this year? Book reviews are formal. Today I want you to write a brief informal letter to someone who will be in third grade next year. Tell that person what emotions you had as you read and reread the ending of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

  (7/08/2022)

• Planning Notes

  The Planning Notes for this lesson were updated to the following:

  From:

  The text concluded in Lesson 14. There will be no reading today, and students will have ample time to focus on a book review.

  Consider exploring the following, featuring Edward Tulane:

  • The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

  • Edward Tulane Book Trailer

  These are intended to supplement learning and offer additional comprehension support, but they are not required. While we do our best to provide valid links as supplemental supports, they are not owned by us and can change at any time. If that happens, search to see if there is an appropriate substitute to use instead. Be sure to preview any sites you choose to display to be certain they are appropriate for classroom use.

  To:

  The text concluded in Lesson 14. There will be no new reading today, and students will have ample time to focus on the ending, which has proved to be a student favorite.

  This is a great opportunity for them to tape themselves reading and think about the relationship between oral reading fluency and meaning. Depending on your technology access, you can have students work independently, in their regular partner pairs, or in small groups.

  (7/08/2022)

Choral Reading

• SL.3.5 was added to Text Engagement along with instructions for students to record themselves rereading a segment of yesterday’s text selection:

  Yesterday’s ending is worth rereading. You have had extensive experience with this author’s style. Today, I would like you to record yourselves rereading a segment of the ending. First practice a short segment chorally, and then reread it and make a recording. Listen to the recording before you try a new segment so you can think about ways to read more dramatically.

  (7/08/2022)

Ancient Greece, Lesson 23

Partner Focus

• Instruction prompt was updated:

  From:

  As you reread the chapter with your partner, think about how their religion is different from religions that you may know about today.

  To:

  As you reread the chapter with your partner, think about the characteristics of the ancient Greek religion.

  (7/28/2023)

Discussion

• Discussion question #1 was updated:

  From:

  1. How was the Greeks’ religion different from most religions today?

  To:

  1. What characteristics of the ancient Greek religion were most interesting to you? Why?

  (7/31/2023)

Ancient Greece, Lesson 24

Discussion

• Discussion question #2 was updated and question #3 was added:

  From:

  1. Look at the picture on page 33. Why do you think the seats are so steep?

  2. Do you think you can really teach someone just by asking questions? That was how Socrates taught his students. Let’s try it. (Pick one student.)

     1. When did the Minoans live? (Prompt student to refer to the timeline.)

     2. When was Jesus born?

     3. Did any Minoans believe in Jesus?

  So, by asking 3 questions I helped you think about something you’d never thought about before. You can thank Socrates!

  To:

  1. Look at the picture on page 33. Why do you think the seats are so steep?

  2. Look back at the photograph of the Antikythera mechanism on page 34. What inferences can you make about the ancient Greek scientists who invented this tool?

  3. Why would questions help students learn to think for themselves?

  (7/31/2023)

Ancient Greece, Lesson 25

Discussion

• Discussion question 1 was updated:

  From:

  How long was it after Alexander died that Greece became part of the Roman Empire? That’s really a math problem. (Do the subtraction together: 336-146=190)

  To:

  How long was it after Alexander died that Greece became part of the Roman Empire? That’s really a math problem. (Do the subtraction together: 323-146=177)

  (10/09/2024)

Narrative Writing: Personal Narrative, Lesson 3

Sharing

• “opinion text” was replaced by “narrative” in the following:

  From:

  Now you and your partner will share with another pair of partners which opinion text you believe is the strongest and why. Remember, you should use your Narrative Checklist in your explanation.

  To:

  Now you and your partner will share with another pair of partners which narrative you believe is the strongest and why. Remember, you should use your Narrative Checklist in your explanation.

  (8/30/2022)

Narrative Writing: Personal Narrative, Lesson 4

Modeling

• “Conclusion” was updated in the Narrative Graphic Organizer:

  From: Restate opinion, final thought

  To: Unfolds naturally from events and experiences

  (10/17/2022)

The BFG, Lesson 18

Make Anchor Chart

• Last 2 sentences from the previous lesson step (Discussion) moved into instructions above table:

  Let’s make a chart. I’ll get us started.

  (6/20/2022)

Culminating Task: Opinion Writing: Unearthing Character Traits, Lesson 39

Modeling

• L.3.2.g was added along with an updated Teaching Tip:

  (7/14/2022)

A Drop Around the World, Lesson 6

Interactive Read Aloud

• RF.3.4.b and SL.3.5 were added along with the following instruction after the first comprehension stop:

  I told you this book was written as a poem! Let me read those lines again while you look at them. Then I want you to read them. Poetry is meant to be read and reread.

  (7/08/2022)

A Drop Around the World, Lesson 7

Introduction

• RF.3.4.b and SL.3.5 were added along with updates to the instruction after showing the raindrop’s journey on a wall map:

  Poems are meant to be read more than once. So, I’ll start today by reading from the beginning. I’ll display the pages so you can reread with me. Think about the author’s use of language.

  (7/08/2022)

A Drop Around the World, Lesson 8

Interactive Read Aloud

• RF.3.4.b and SL.3.5 were added along with the following instruction before the first comprehension stop:

  Poems are meant to be read more than once. So, I’ll start again today by reading from the beginning. I’ll display the pages so you can reread with me.

  (7/08/2022)

Informative Writing: Minerals and Rocks Research Report, Lesson 25

Modeling

• L.3.2.g was added along with an updated teacher instruction to use a dictionary for spelling in the last paragraph of Modeling:

  I am going to read through my draft for each of these errors. Once I have checked for these errors and fixed them, I can put a check on my checklist. For spelling I am not sure about, I have to check the dictionary.

  (7/14/2022)

Grandfather’s Journey, Lesson 28

Interactive Read Aloud

• “moutains” was updated to “mountains” in the following:

  End of page 11, after: “He marveled at the towering mountains and rivers as clear as the sky.”

  (6/20/2022)

Grandfather’s Journey, Lesson 29

Text Connections

• L.3.2.b was added along with an updated Teaching Tip and a reminder to use a comma between the city and the state:

  In Shared Reading, you wrote a letter from Opal’s perspective to her mom. Let’s write a short letter to Allen Say. We can tell him how we liked the book, and also share something about one of our own family members. Since he is an author, I’ll show you how to format a formal letter, or a business letter. We need to use a comma between the city and the state.

  (7/14/2022)

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, Lesson 33

Make Anchor Chart

• Instruction was updated with the following in teacher speak:

  Let’s start a story map.

  (6/20/2022)

Vocabulary

• “PoPo” was updated to “Po Po”.

  (6/20/2022)

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, Lesson 34

Vocabulary

• “PoPo” was updated to “Po Po”.

  (6/20/2022)

Culminating Task: Narrative Writing: Tall Tale Alternate Ending, Lesson 41

Modeling

• “Conclusion” was updated in the Narrative Graphic Organizer:

  From: Restate opinion, final thought

  To: Unfolds naturally from events and experiences

  (10/17/2022)

When Marian Sang, Lesson 7

Respond Together

• L.3.2.b was added along with an updated direction for Respond Together:

  Let’s pretend we could send a note to Marian on the day when the school would not accept her because she was Black. What should we say in the message? Let’s use the format of a friendly letter, and remember to communicate our feelings precisely. Let’s also remember to use an appropriate closing. It could be love or your friends or sincerely. We don’t know the full address, but we know it would be sent to Philadelphia, PA.

  Philadelphia, PA

  Dear Marian,

  Closing,

  Name

  (7/14/2022)

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, Lesson 14

Respond Together

• L.3.2.b was added along with an update to the handwritten sentence starter for Respond Together:

  Delano, CA

  Dear Supporters,

  (7/14/2022)

Shiloh, Lesson 30

Sentence Composing

• Imitate: “too” was updated to “two” in the following:

  Pay attention to the or. That is a word that links two things that are not alike.

  (6/20/2022)

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain, Lesson 1

Interactive Read Aloud

• Student instructions were updated to write about the biome the author is describing:

  From:

  When we finish reading today, I’ll ask you to help me write a few lines of poetry. Pay attention to the structure that the author uses. It’s always the same.

  To:

  When we finish reading today, I’ll ask you to help me write about the biome the author is describing. Pay attention to its characteristics.

  (4/26/2023)

One Hen, Lesson 4

Make Anchor Chart

• “Lets” was updated to “Let’s” in the following:

  Let’s start a quick story map. We have characters, setting, and problem.

  (6/20/2022)

Pinduli, Lesson 10

Sentence Composing

• Imitate: Removed 1st “an” in the following sentence:

  From: Oddball is an an adjective.

  To: Oddball is an adjective.

  (6/20/2022)

Narrative Writing: Pinduli Adaptation, Lesson 11

Modeling

• “Conclusion” was updated in the Narrative Graphic Organizer:

  From: Restate opinion, final thought

  To: Unfolds naturally from events and experiences

  (10/17/2022)

Culminating Task: Narrative Writing: Reading and Writing Identity, Lesson 36

Modeling

• “Conclusion” was updated in the Narrative Graphic Organizer:

  From: Restate opinion, final thought

  To: Unfolds naturally from events and experiences

  (10/17/2022)