Grade 3 Language Arts Full Semester Curriculum with Scholastic Storyworks 3 Mag.
In this once-weekly class, we cover all areas of third-grade English, reading, writing, speech, and grammar through a highly engaging, high-interest digital literary magazine made just for Grade 3, ages 8-9!
New Horizons Academy - SAT & ACT Prep - ELA
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What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may have optional homework from time to time over the material covered in class. It is there to help them practice and solidify their learning.Class Experience
US Grade 3
"Build reading excitement and engage your growing readers with the most powerful ELA resource for school and home—just for grade 3" (Scholastic). Storyworks 3 is Scholastic’s multigenre English Language Arts (ELA) magazine that inspires and empowers third-grade students through fascinating, authentic stories written just for them. We’ll transform our unique stories into unforgettable learning journeys that build reading, writing and thinking skills. Every issue of Storyworks 3 opens the doors of curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of reading and learning. (Information above from Scholastic) Your class tuition includes access to that lesson's Storyworks 3 Digital Magazine article during our live classes and all the resources that go along with it. In addition to the activities completed during our class time, enrichment activities (PDF, Lumio by SMART, or Google Slides handouts) will be provided for students to complete on their own outside of class. There are no hidden fees or extra supplies to purchase! New Horizons Academy will purchase the digital licenses from Scholastic for each student from the listed class price. We have obtained express written permission from Scholastic to use their materials on Outschool. Students will not need to create an account with Scholastic, as I will provide one password that will work for all students in the class to gain access during our classes. This literary magazine is recommended for ages 8-9, advanced 7-year-olds, or 10-year-olds needing a little more support. We will meet once a week to cover all of the materials, topics, standards, and learning opportunities. In this class, we’ll base all of our reading, writing, grammar, and speech lessons off of the Storyworks 3 magazine, which includes nonfiction, fiction, plays, paired texts, grammar and writing practice, contests, and debates. Each lesson is designed to help students grow their reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, writing abilities, and more in a fun, encouraging environment. We’ll take one article/text at a time, breaking it down to ensure comprehension. Supplemental activities, videos, and/or assignments will accompany each lesson to help students to retain the material and check their understanding. Your teacher is always just an Outschool message away if your learner happens to be working after class time has finished and is needing help! As an added layer of assistance to learners, many articles include a lower-level, on-level, and higher-level version of the reading to meet them where they are at and/or challenge them to grow. Audio is also available for the entire magazine, helping students to understand by listening and following along. CLASS SCHEDULE: ***Week of August 28, 2023*** PAIRED TEXTS ”Monster Goldfish” & “Pigs on the Loose” ~Two different invasive species wreak havoc on their new environments + Vocabulary + Close-Reading/Critical-Thinking Questions + Compare and Contrast + Thinking about the Paired Texts + Quiz ***Week of September 4, 2023*** FICTION ”The Stars Below Me” ~Mara doesn’t want to move to New York City. Then a friend helps her see things in a whole new light. + Vocabulary + Close-Reading/Critical-Thinking Questions + How a Character Changes + Thinking About the Story + Quiz + Choice Board ***Week of September 11, 2023*** MINI READ ”How to Make an Ice Pop” ~A lighthearted poem about a summertime treat + Close-Reading/Critical-Thinking Questions + Alliteration ***Week of September 18, 2023*** NONFICTION ”From Fear to Hope” ~Nearly 100 years ago, a deadly virus called polio spread sickness and fear across America. My grandmother told me about this frightening time. Her stories provide lessons—and hope—for what we’re facing today. + Vocabulary + Close-Reading/Critical-Thinking Questions + Author's Purpose + Thinking about the Text + Quiz ***Week of September 25, 2023*** GRAMMAR ”Fascinating Facts About Oceans” ~Learn the difference between it’s and its as you discover fascinating facts about our world’s oceans! + Grammar Activity: It's and Its + The Idiomizer ***Week of October 2, 2023*** GRAMMAR “Fascinating Facts About Eyes” ~Practice using there, their, and they’re while you learn about eyes. + Writing and Editing + Commonly Confused Words ***Week of October 9, 2023*** MINI READ “Don’t Pet This Shark!” ~This woman gets close to sharks to help protect them. Is that a good idea? + Fact Finder + Knowledge Builder ***Week of October 16, 2023*** PLAY “Newsies” ~Meet the working kids who fought back against their bosses—and won! + Theme + Speaking Skills + Vocabulary + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Quiz Game ***Week of October 23, 2023*** NONFICTION “How to Save a Baby Orangutan” ~A baby orangutan was left for dead in the rainforest. A team of humans raced to save him. + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Problem and Solution + Text Features + Author’s Purpose ***Week of October 30, 2023*** PAIRED TEXTS “Why Are These Chips Sooo Delicious” and “The Sweetest Job” ~Scientists know the secrets of making food taste great. But all this yumminess might be bad for our health. ~Find out what it’s like to invent ice cream flavors. + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Synthesizing + Text Features + Compare and Contrast + Quiz Game ***Week of November 6, 2023*** FICTION “The Lost Little Dog” ~When a strange creature follows Benny home, everyone gets a big surprise! + Inferencing + Vocabulary + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Quiz Game ***Week of November 13, 2023*** NONFICTION “The Great Sea Monster Mystery” ~For thousands of years, people told stories of giant sea monsters. Could these creatures be real? + Text Evidence + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Quiz Game ***Week of November 20, 2023*** DEBATE “Should Pop Its Be Allowed in Class?” ~These popular toys are taking over schools across the country. But some say they’re a big problem. What do you think? + Supporting an Argument + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Quiz Game ***Week of November 27, 2023*** TIME MACHINE “Welcome to Ancient Egypt” ~Giant pyramids. Deadly crocodiles. Sparkling treasures. + Knowledge Building + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Quiz Game ***Week of December 4, 2023*** MINI READ & POETRY “The History of POP!” ~The surprising story behind one of America’s favorite snacks. “POP-Corn” ~A lighthearted poem celebrating the beloved snack. + Knowledge Building + Figurative Language + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Quiz Game ***Week of December 11, 2023*** PLAY “A Christmas Carol” ~Can Ebenezer Scrooge learn his lesson before it’s too late? + How a Character Changes + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Vocabulary + Quiz Game Many stories are available at lower- and higher-Lexile® levels to help you effectively differentiate instruction. Our narrative nonfiction also comes in a starter level, for your most struggling readers. Vocabulary Challenging academic and domain-specific words are defined on the page. Slideshows highlight key vocab words and include pronunciation, images, and definitions. Printable activities emphasize learning in context. Activities and Quizzes Available at multiple reading levels, they allow you to tailor lessons to the individual needs of each student. Each one is based on rigorous standards. Quizzes are modeled on standardized tests. Videos In our video read-alouds, the author reads the narrative nonfiction story, while authentic footage and photos provide background knowledge. A game-changer! Also available: Behind-the-Scenes and Author Visits Audio Available for many stories, audio helps students increase fluency, and supports auditory and visual learners. No computerized voices—only real people! Can't-Miss Learning Extras These are learning extensions curated for each story in the issue, and they're already a learner favorite. Keep the learning going with related videos, infographics, books, and fascinating facts your students won't forget. Each Issue Includes: - Close-reading and critical-thinking questions to deepen comprehension - Content-area connections to science and social studies topics - Adaptations for each lesson for your struggling and advanced readers - Tips for making articles more accessible for English language learners - Extension ideas to inspire students to take their learning further - ELA standards correlations for each article" Breakout rooms may be utilized for partner work on answering close reading and critical thinking questions, as well as projects. I will be constantly going back and forth between the rooms, just as I would check on each "pod" of desks within my old physical classroom.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension, knowledge of literary genres, grammar, writing, speaking and listening skills, and ability to read textual features. If desired, complete Common Core standards and goals can be provided for each lesson as the magazines are received.
- Storyworks 3 supports the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and similar state standards. The authentic texts and specially-designed lesson plans and activities in this language-arts magazine support anchor standards in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language.
For a list of CCSS ELA skills covered in Storyworks 3 magazine, please view this PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1otFwQ1xH9FPcOHDDe3qdYWpZ5Jyl6FoC/view?usp=sharing.
- Storyworks 3 is aligned with the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in English Language Arts and Reading. See how this multigenre resource supports all seven TEKS strands through listening, speaking, reading, writing and thinking.
For a list of TEKS ELA skills covered in Storyworks 3 magazine, please view this PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WdXUBFXBuLRJZMRQ032IHSg_L8cL2HU-/view?usp=sharing
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Parental Guidance
At New Horizons Academy, we understand how difficult setting your family's schedule can be, juggling everyone's activities and classes. To honor that time commitment, we are proud to be able to offer another of our organization's Outschool-approved and trained teachers (Mrs. Becky, Teacher Rebecca, Ms. Brittnet, or Ms. Lida) in the rare occurrence of teacher illnesses or urgent personal events. This will allow you to keep your schedule intact as much as possible and keep the learning going!
External Resources:
Lumio by SMART - Lumio is an interactive learning platform similar to Nearpod or Peardeck that allows students to complete their work on the class presentation or individually. Students can join the live classes as a guest without needing any login information, or they can join with a Google or Microsoft account login to save their work and access it after class. New Horizons Academy does not have any access to these logins.
Supply List
Students will be provided a digital magazine, worksheets, and videos in class.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emporia State University
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Teaching--especially in English, writing, and language arts--is a true passion of mine. I graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University in 2010 with a Secondary Education degree in English and Journalism, and then went on to teach in the public schools before setting off on my own as an online teacher and tutor.
My philosophy of education is to make it as fun, personalized, and as interactive as possible for the kids. I always try to even out my direct instruction/lecture time with plenty of opportunities for students to practice these new skills, take polls, play review games, and collaborate with peers.
I am happily married to my husband Brad, and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Elise. We currently reside in Kansas in a small town, and we love the small town life.
Oh, and Zerr is pronounced "Zarr," so it rhymes with "car." 😉
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Hi! My name is Brittney. I received my Associates Degree in Elementary Education and my Bachelors Degree in English. I love working with kids and have experience with all ages.
I am a wife and mother of four, ages 9, 6, 4, and 1, and the oldest of eight. I have been both a nanny and babysitter as well. Through my past employment and own kids, have gained experience with children with speech delays, autism, and ADHD. I have also worked as a classroom volunteer and ESL instructor.
I love reading and writing and am a total bookworm. I also love dogs and cooking. My kitchen and my reading chair are my happy places!
My teaching philosophy is that every child is different and my job is to make sure to embrace those differences to make the education experience the best for all the children. I also want to make sure I do my best to foster a love of reading in my students because, "if you can read, you can do anything!"
Qualifications:
-Associates in Elementary Education
-Bachelors in English
-Former ESL instructor
-Experience with all ages
**ABOUT MS. LIDA**
Hi! My name is Lida. I received my Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and my Bachelor’s Degree in English. I love teaching students of all ages, especially middle and high school students.
I am a wife and mother of one son who loves taking classes through Outschool. I served as a teacher and administrator in a public high school for many years before entering the world of educational publishing. I have experience teaching all levels of English. When I am not teaching or writing about English, I enjoy reading, cooking with my husband, and performing science experiments with my son.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s in English
-Master’s in Secondary Education
-Master’s in Educational Leadership
-17 years of classroom teaching experience
-3 years of curriculum development experience
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly or $208 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-8 learners per class
