​We Are Learning ...

​RL 3.5 - Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections

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L.3.1h - Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

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L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language. Distinguish the lateral and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context

RF 3.3 - Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

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W 3.1 - Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons

​I Know I've Got It When I Can ...

​I can refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each part builds on earlier sections

I can use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions

I can demonstrate understanding of figurative language. Distinguish the lateral and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context

I can know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

I can write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons

​Phonics

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​LET'S PRACTICE OUR SPELLING WORDS

Vocabulary Words

​1. anxiously (adjective)– afraid or nervous about what might happen

2. arrange (verb)- to prepare or plan

3. canyon (noun) – a deep narrow valley with steep sides and oftentimes with a stream flowing through it

4. curious (adjective) – eager to learn

5. eventually (adverb) – at a later time

6. wander (verb) – to move about without a purpose

​Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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​Literal and Nonliteral Language

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​RL 3.5 - Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections

​Academic Vocabulary

Stories - an account of something that happened

Dramas - a story written so it can be acted out for an audience - play

Poems - a piece of writing, often with words that rhyme and have a particular rhythm

Chapter - sections of a book

Scene - a part of an act in a movie or play.

Stanza - a group of related lines in a poem that make up one section within the poem

Successive - following one after another

​Opinion Writing

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Should dogs be allowed at school?

• My Opinion: YES

• My Topic Sentence: I believe that dogs should be allowed at school.