Skill plan for Austin Independent School District - 3rd grade
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Unit 1
My Community and Me
Essential TEKS
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.7B: write a response to a literary or informational text that demonstrates an understanding of a text
3.7B: write a response to a literary or informational text that demonstrates an understanding of a text
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by:organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by:organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by: developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by: developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(viii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including coordinating conjunctions to form compound subjects, predicates, and sentences
3.11D(viii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including coordinating conjunctions to form compound subjects, predicates, and sentences
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(vii): identifying and reading high-frequency words from a research-based list
3.2A(vii): identifying and reading high-frequency words from a research-based list
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.5A: read grade-appropriate texts independently. The student is expected to self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time
3.5A: read grade-appropriate texts independently. The student is expected to self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.7A: describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts
3.7A: describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts
3.7F: respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate
3.7F: respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10G: identify and explain the use of hyperbole
3.10G: identify and explain the use of hyperbole
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
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Unit 2
Let Freedom Ring!
Essential TEKS
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by:organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by:organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by: developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by: developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including proper nouns
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including proper nouns
3.11D(ix): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including capitalization of official titles of people, holidays, and geographical names and places
3.11D(ix): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including capitalization of official titles of people, holidays, and geographical names and places
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7E: interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating
3.7E: interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.9F: recognize characteristics of multimodal and digital texts
3.9F: recognize characteristics of multimodal and digital texts
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12D: compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters
3.12D: compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters
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Unit 3
Changing Landscapes
Essential TEKS
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.9B: explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems
3.9B: explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Conjunctions
Word choice
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Conjunctions
Word choice
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including singular, plural
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including singular, plural
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including commas in compound sentences and items in a series
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including commas in compound sentences and items in a series
3.11D(xi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
3.11D(xi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(vi): decoding words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
3.2A(vi): decoding words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(iv): spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns
3.2B(iv): spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns
3.2B(vii): demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by; spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
3.2B(vii): demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by; spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
3.2C: alphabetize a series of words to the third letter
3.2C: alphabetize a series of words to the third letter
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding
3.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.7G: discuss specific ideas in the text that are important to the meaning
3.7G: discuss specific ideas in the text that are important to the meaning
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12D: compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters
3.12D: compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters
3.13C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
3.13C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
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Unit 4
Cultural Traditions and Stories
Essential TEKS
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
Prefixes
Suffixes
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
Prefixes
Suffixes
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
Homophones
Homographs
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
Homophones
Homographs
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11D(vi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including prepositions and prepositional phrases
3.11D(vi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including prepositions and prepositional phrases
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including: pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including: pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(xi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
Rhyming words
Digraphs
Trigraphs
Silent letters
3.11D(xi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
Rhyming words
Digraphs
Trigraphs
Silent letters
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(iv): decoding words using knowledge of syllable division patterns such as VCCV, VCV, and VCCCV with accent shifts
3.2A(iv): decoding words using knowledge of syllable division patterns such as VCCV, VCV, and VCCCV with accent shifts
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(v): spelling words using knowledge of syllable division patterns such as VCCV, VCV, and VCCCV
3.2B(v): spelling words using knowledge of syllable division patterns such as VCCV, VCV, and VCCCV
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding
3.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7E: interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating
3.7E: interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating
3.7G: discuss specific ideas in the text that are important to the meaning
3.7G: discuss specific ideas in the text that are important to the meaning
3.9A: demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths
3.9A: demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10F: discuss how the author's use of language contributes to voice
3.10F: discuss how the author's use of language contributes to voice
3.10G: identify and explain the use of hyperbole
3.10G: identify and explain the use of hyperbole
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
3.13E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
3.13E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
3.13H: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
3.13H: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
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Unit 5
The Roles We Play
Essential TEKS
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.9C: discuss elements of drama such as characters, dialogue, setting, and act
3.9C: discuss elements of drama such as characters, dialogue, setting, and act
3.9D: explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems
3.9D: explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(vii): demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by: identifying and reading high-frequency words from a research-based list
3.2A(vii): demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by: identifying and reading high-frequency words from a research-based list
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding
3.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.10G: identify and explain the use of hyperbole
3.10G: identify and explain the use of hyperbole
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12A: compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry, using genre characteristics and craft
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Unit 6
Community Changemakers
Essential TEKS
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Conjunctions
Word choice
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Conjunctions
Word choice
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en;
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en;
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2C: alphabetize a series of words to the third letter
3.2C: alphabetize a series of words to the third letter
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
3.10F: discuss how the author's use of language contributes to voice
3.10F: discuss how the author's use of language contributes to voice
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft
3.13C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
3.13C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
3.13D: identify primary and secondary sources
3.13D: identify primary and secondary sources
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Unit 7
Making A Difference
Essential TEKS
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.6H: synthesize information to create new understanding
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.9D(ii): features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(ii): features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(iii): organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.9D(iii): organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping;
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping;
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Word choice
Sentence structure
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Word choice
Sentence structure
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(v): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
3.11D(v): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(ii): decoding multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2A(iii): decoding compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
Compound words
Abbreviations
3.2A(iii): decoding compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
Compound words
Abbreviations
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(iii): demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by: spelling compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
3.2B(iii): demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by: spelling compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.7C: use text evidence to support an appropriate response
3.7C: use text evidence to support an appropriate response
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.9E(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by: identifying the intended audience or reader
3.9E(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by: identifying the intended audience or reader
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
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Unit 8
Imagination in Action!
Essential TEKS
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3A: use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(iii): decoding compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
Abbreviations
Contractions
3.2A(iii): decoding compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
Abbreviations
Contractions
3.2A(v): decoding words using knowledge of prefixes
3.2A(v): decoding words using knowledge of prefixes
3.2A(vi): decoding words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
3.2A(vi): decoding words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(v): spelling words using knowledge of syllable division patterns such as VCCV, VCV, and VCCCV
3.2B(v): spelling words using knowledge of syllable division patterns such as VCCV, VCV, and VCCCV
3.2B(vi): spelling words using knowledge of prefixes
3.2B(vi): spelling words using knowledge of prefixes
3.2B(vii): spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
Plurals
Past tense
Inflectional endings
3.2B(vii): spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants
Plurals
Past tense
Inflectional endings
3.2C: alphabetize a series of words to the third letter
3.2C: alphabetize a series of words to the third letter
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.6A: establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts
3.6A: establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.7D: retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
3.9E(i): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the claim
3.9E(i): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the claim
3.9E(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by distinguishing facts from opinion
3.9E(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by distinguishing facts from opinion
3.9E(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the intended audience or reader
3.9E(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the intended audience or reader
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft
3.13A: generate questions on a topic for formal and informal inquiry
3.13A: generate questions on a topic for formal and informal inquiry
3.13B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
3.13B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
3.13D: identify primary and secondary sources
3.13D: identify primary and secondary sources
3.13E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
3.13E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
3.13F: recognize the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using source materials
3.13F: recognize the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using source materials
3.13G: create a works cited page
3.13G: create a works cited page
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Unit 9
Money and Me!
Essential TEKS
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3C: identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
Homophones
Homographs
3.3D: identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text
Homophones
Homographs
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8B: explain the relationships among the major and minor characters
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Word choice
Sentence structure
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Word choice
Sentence structure
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables;
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables;
3.2B(ii): spelling homophones
3.2B(ii): spelling homophones
3.2B(iii): spelling compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
3.2B(iii): spelling compound words, contractions, and abbreviations
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.6C: make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.6I: monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.8D: explain the influence of the setting on the plot
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10F: discuss how the author's use of language contributes to voice
3.10F: discuss how the author's use of language contributes to voice
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
3.12D: compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters
3.12D: compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters
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Unit 10
PBL & Inquiry
Essential TEKS
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.3B: use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.6G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8A: infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.8C: analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution
3.9B: explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems
3.9B: explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(i): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(ii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including features such as sections, tables, graphs, timelines, bullets, numbers, and bold and italicized font to support understanding
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.9D(iii): recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and solution
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10A: explain the author's purpose and message within a text
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.10D: describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping
3.11B(i): organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(i): organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion
3.11B(ii): developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11B(ii): developing an engaging idea with relevant details
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Word choice
Sentence structure
3.11C: revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Word choice
Sentence structure
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(i): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(ii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including past, present, and future verb tense
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
3.11D(iii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms

3.11D(v): adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
3.11D(iv): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms

3.11D(v): adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
3.11D(vi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including prepositions and prepositional phrases
3.11D(vi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including prepositions and prepositional phrases
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(vii): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
3.11D(ix): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including capitalization of official titles of people, holidays, and geographical names and places
3.11D(ix): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including capitalization of official titles of people, holidays, and geographical names and places
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series
3.11D(x): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series
3.11D(xi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
Rhyming words
Homophones
Regular past tense
Irregular past tense
Comparative adjectives
Open and closed syllables
Sight words
3.11D(xi): edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
Rhyming words
Homophones
Regular past tense
Irregular past tense
Comparative adjectives
Open and closed syllables
Sight words
Complementary TEKS
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2A(i): decoding multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2B(i): spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.2D: write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words
3.9A: demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths
3.9A: demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10B: explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10C: explain the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.10E: identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.11E: publish written work for appropriate audiences
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft;
3.12B: compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft;
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
Facts and opinions
Supporting details
3.12C: compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft
Facts and opinions
Supporting details