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3rd Grade English Language Arts Spring Semester

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Alison Stephens
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This engaging third grade English Language Arts semester course includes a literature study of four books, a grammar focus on the parts of speech, a writing project, and a short poetry unit. A great addition to any homeschool program.

Class Experience

US Grade 3
4 units//24 lessons//12 Weeks
Unit 1"Third Grade Detectives: The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope"
4 lessons2 Weeks
"Third Grade Detectives: The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope"
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to the Course
Class structure and expectations Introduction to the Mystery/Detective Genre Read Chapter 1 in class
Lesson 2
Chapters 2-4
Book discussion Grammar Focus: Nouns
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Chapters 5-8
Book discussion Grammar Focus: Nouns - common/proper
Lesson 4
Chapters 9-10
Book discussion Grammar Focus: Nouns: concrete/abstract
Unit 2"Charlotte's Web"
8 lessons4 Weeks
"Charlotte's Web"
 Week 3
Lesson 5
Introduction to the Book
Author background, Pre-Reading Thoughts Read Chapter 1 in class
Lesson 6
Chapters 2-3
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Nouns - plural/possessive
 Week 4
Lesson 7
Chapters 4-7
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Pronouns - introduction
Lesson 8
Chapters 8-9
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Pronouns - subject/object forms
 Week 5
Lesson 9
Chapters 10-13
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Pronouns - Possessive
Lesson 10
Chapters 14-15
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Pronouns - Relative
 Week 6
Lesson 11
Chapters 16-19
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Adjectives
Lesson 12
Chapters 20-22
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Adjectives - comparative/superlative
Unit 3"The Trouble with Chickens"
3 lessons2 Weeks
"The Trouble with Chickens"
 Week 7
Lesson 13
Introduction to the Book, Chapters 1-3
Book Discussion Chapters 1-3 Grammar Focus: Adjectives - shades of meaning
Lesson 14
Chapters 4-10
Book Activities Grammar Focus: Catch - up and Review
 Week 8
Lesson 15
Chapters 11-23
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Verbs - intro
Unit 4"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
9 lessons5 Weeks
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
 Week 8
Lesson 16
Introduction to the Book, Chapters 1-2
Author Information and Pre-Reading info Discussion of Chapter 1-2 Grammar Focus: Verbs - intro
 Week 9
Lesson 17
Chapters 3-5
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Verbs - action/linking/helping
Lesson 18
Chapter 6
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Verbs - review three types
 Week 10
Lesson 19
Chapters 7-9
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Verbs - Tenses
Lesson 20
Chapter 10
Book Activity : Diamante Poems Grammar Focus: Verbs- Review
 Week 11
Lesson 21
Chapters 11-13
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Grammar Focus - Adverbs
Lesson 22
Chapter 14
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Prepositions
 Week 12
Lesson 23
Chapter 15-17
Book Discussion Grammar Focus: Prepositional Phrases
Lesson 24
Narnia Book Projects
Students share their book projects Grammar Games and Review
BS Degree in English Education, 30+ years teaching experience for all ages from preschool to adult, former homeschool mom and loving Nana
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon request
Feedback: Available upon request
Details: Between classes, students will: 1. Read (or listen to) the assigned reading chapters before each class discussion. A reading guide will be provided to help with comprehension and preparation. 2. Complete the provided grammar practice worksheets to reinforce the grammar material 3. Complete various writing tasks
Assessment
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: Parents may contact me to discuss any requests for grades or for completion verification.
Grading
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: Parents may contact me to discuss any requests for grades or for completion verification.
A copy of 
        √  "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by CS Lewis
        √  "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
        √  "Third Grade Detectives: Cases #1 and 2" by George Stanley NOTE: This book is offered on Amazon as a 2-in-1 flip book. It is listed on Amazon as "The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope/The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief: Third-Grade Detectives #1-2"
        √  "The Trouble with Chickens" by Doreen Cronin

A notebook or folder to keep assignments and worksheets

Pen or pencil and paper for jotting notes or writing important thoughts

A writing journal/notebook for writing practice and brainstorming

Occasional simple craft materials (colored pencils, markers, etc) These will be noted in class and in the classroom the week before they are needed.
All literature is chosen from a generally recognized collection of age-appropriate, often award-winning books. Parents are encouraged to research any unfamiliar books to be sure they are appropriate for their learner. 

Some of the stories have light references to death, battles, danger, lost pets, or the mild tension of suspense. There are characters who do not act kindly to others. All of these things will be presented gently and carefully, in ways that are appropriate for 3rd grade. Parents are welcome to discuss any concerns at any time.
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