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2019-2020 HISD @ H.O.M.E. – Distance Learning

English Language Arts – Grade 3

April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 1

GLOBAL GRADUATE

© Houston ISD Curriculum

2019-2020

of 10

Monday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Using Facts to Find the Central

Idea

• Choose an informational text to read and use facts to determine the central idea.

• Use the tip to the right to know how to find the central idea.

• As you read, think about: o Which facts have

something in common to support the central idea?

o How could I use the ideas in the facts to create the central idea?

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com

Imagine Language and Literacy

www.houstonisd.org/hub

• Houston Public Library KIDS Reading Lists

http://www.houstonisd.org/cms/lib2/TX01001591/Centricity/Domain/21808/HISD-Graduate-Vision.pdf


http://www.myon.com/

http://www.houstonisd.org/hub

http://houstonlibrary.org/kids-book-lists



April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 1

GLOBAL GRADUATE


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Tuesday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Make Inferences About Text

• Today you will make inferences about the text you read.

• Read the tip on the right to understand how to use clues from the book and what you already know to make an inference.

• Read the text below and underline the clues that support your inference.

• Ask yourself: o What clues can I find to support my inference? o Do my clues match my inference? o Does my inference make sense?

What Can You Infer?

Recycled Water from HMH Water on Earth is always moving. It moves along rivers and through oceans. It rises into the air as steam, or vapor. Then it falls back to the ground again as rain. This endless movement is called the water cycle. The water cycle is extremely important to life on Earth. Plants, animals, and people need water to survive. The water cycle helps spread water around the planet. It also helps to keep water clean and fresh. The amount of water on Earth never changes. The same water that was on the planet during the time of the dinosaurs is still here today. The water cycle recycles Earth’s water and allows it to be used over and over again.

Evidence Inference

What evidence from the selection supports the inference to the right?

I can infer that in one thousand years, Earth will use the same water.

What inference does the following evidence support?

The water cycle is extremely important to life on Earth.

I can infer the author included an illustration of the water cycle to –

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com











April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 1

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Wednesday –30 minutes Activity / Task LOOK at the picture below.

READ the information in the box below.

It is important to keep our bodies healthy.

THINK about different things you do to stay healthy. It could be exercising daily, eating healthy foods, or any other way you keep your body healthy. WRITE about how you keep your body healthy. Explain what makes this practice important. Be sure to ―

• clearly state your central idea

• include details to support your central idea

• organize your writing

• choose your words carefully

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar and sentences

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com











April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 1

GLOBAL GRADUATE


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Thursday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Central Idea: Interesting Vs Important

• Today you understand how to determine if an author is trying to wow you with an interesting fact or provide information important to the central idea.

• Choose and read your own book or use the text Recycled Water from HMH to decide the central idea using important facts.

• As you read, ask yourself: o Is this fact presented to entertain

me? o How can I use this important fact

to help me know the central idea?

• Complete the chart below to share your inference.

Interesting Vs Important

Recycled Water from HMH Water on Earth is always moving. It moves along rivers and through oceans. It rises into the air as steam, or vapor. Then it falls back to the ground again as rain. This endless movement is called the water cycle. A swimming pool loses about 1000 gallons of water a month from evaporation. The water cycle is extremely important to life on Earth. Plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Did you know that the human brain is 75 percent water? The water cycle helps spread water around the planet. It also helps to keep water clean and fresh. The amount of water on Earth never changes. The same water that was on the planet during the time of the dinosaurs is still here today! The water cycle recycles Earth’s water and allows it to be used over and over again.

Interesting/Cool Important

Central Idea

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com











April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 1

GLOBAL GRADUATE


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Friday– 30 minutes Activity/Task Context Clues

• Today you will understand and use context clues to know the meaning of unknown words.

• Read the tip on the right to understand how to correctly find context clues for words in your text.

• Ask yourself: o What does the underlined word

mean? o Which words help me know the

meaning of the underlined word.

Sentence and word Context Clues Word Meaning

Josie loved to go to the cinema. Nothing made her happier than watching a story on the big screen.

I noticed the fragrant air along the path. The blooming roses smelled better than any perfume.

Before his tennis match my brother was showing signs of anxiety, such as sweaty palms and an inability to sit still.

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com











April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 2

GLOBAL GRADUATE


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Monday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Problem/Solution

Text Structure

• Today you will choose your own book or use the text below to identify the problem solution text structure.

• Read the tip to the right and use the chart below to show your understanding.

• As you read, ask yourself: o What is the main

problem the author presents?

o What steps does the author present to solve the problem?

Take Action from HMH

Do you think you can’t help make your community a better place because you are a child? Nonsense! There are many ways children can help to improve the places they live. Take a look at the following steps you can take. First, think of a cause you believe in. Is it helping stray animals? Is it making public parks and playgrounds nicer? Is it improving your school? Make sure it is a cause that is close to your heart. You’ll do your best work when you really care about what you are doing. Next, get some help from an adult. Why? An adult can help you plan and get the things you need. For instance, you might need some rakes and trash bags to clean up leaves at the park. You might need someone to take you there, too! An adult can also represent your ideas at a community meeting and help you get in touch with other helpful people. Finally, get ready, get set, and take action! Natalie baked loaves of bread for a soup kitchen. Tyree organized a group of men, women, and children for a community cleanup day. Lila volunteers at an animal shelter every Saturday. Do you like those ideas? What are some other ways you can help your community?

Problem Solution

The problem is… The problem can/will be solved by…





April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 2

GLOBAL GRADUATE


2019-2020

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Monday – 30 minutes Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com




Tuesday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Sequence Text Structure

• Today you will choose your own book or use the How to Build a Sandbox to identify the sequence text structure.

• Read the tip to the right and use the chart below to show your understanding.

• As you read, ask yourself: o How can I tell this is

a sequence structure?

o Why was it important to use the sequence text structure for this text?

How to Build a Sandbox from HMH

You can buy a premade sandbox, but why not construct one of your own? It’s simple to do with help from an adult. First, you’ll need an outdoor spot for your sandbox. The ground should be is flat. Prepare the area by removing any rocks or branches. Then rake away any smaller debris, such as leaves and sticks. Next, use a tape measure to decide the size of your sandbox. Premeasuring helps to assure that you won’t dislike the final results. Lay the tape measure on the ground to decide what you want the length of each side of the sandbox to be. It’s easiest to make your sandbox a square. So, measure four equal sides. Then, add up the sum of your four measurements. That’s the total length of wood you will need for the sides of your sandbox. An adult will need to take you shopping for your supplies. For the sides of your sandbox, get wooden boards between four and six inches wide. You can use pre-painted boards or get some nontoxic paint to paint natural wood boards. It doesn’t really make a difference. Also, get twelve to twenty large nails or screws and a plastic tarp. Last, you’ll need to get a few bags of sand. Back at home, have an adult help you. Assemble the sandbox by hammering the corners of the boards together at right angles. Place the completed frame in the spot you prepared. Line the bottom with the tarp and fill it with sand. Then enjoy your new sandbox!








April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 2

GLOBAL GRADUATE


2019-2020

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Tuesday – 30 minutes

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com




Wednesday – 30 minutes Activity / Task READ the information in the box below.

Most people have a favorite season or time of year.

THINK about the time of year you like the most. WRITE about your favorite time of year. Explain what makes it special to you. Be sure to ―

• clearly state your central idea

• include details to support your central idea

• organize your writing

• choose your words carefully

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar and sentences

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com














April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 2

GLOBAL GRADUATE


2019-2020

of 10

Thursday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Text and Graphic Features

• Today you will read a text and decide the best text and graphic features to add.

• Read the tip on the right to understand the types of text and graphic features you will add to the text below.

• Choose and read your own book or use the text How to Build a Sandbox to decide what features you add as you think about why you are adding them.

• As you read, ask yourself: o What feature would best fit this section of the text? o Why should I add this feature? o How does this feature improve this text?

• Complete the chart below by including the feature in the chart.

How to Build a Sandbox from HMH Text or

Graphic Feature Why I Added the

Feature

How to Build a Sandbox You can buy a premade sandbox, but why not construct one of your own? It’s simple to do with help from an adult. First, you’ll need an outdoor spot for your sandbox. The ground should be is flat. Prepare the area by removing any rocks or branches. Then rake away any smaller debris, such as leaves and sticks. Next, use a tape measure to decide the size of your sandbox. Premeasuring helps to assure that you won’t dislike the final results. Lay the tape measure on the ground to decide what you want the length of each side of the sandbox to be. It’s easiest to make your sandbox a square. So measure four equal sides. Then add up the sum of your four measurements. That’s the total length of wood you will need for the sides of your sandbox. An adult will need to take you shopping for your supplies. For the sides of your sandbox, get wooden boards between four and six inches wide. You can use pre-painted boards or get some nontoxic paint to paint natural wood boards. It doesn’t really make a difference. Also, get twelve to twenty large nails or screws and a plastic tarp. Last, you’ll need to get a few bags of sand. Back at home, have an adult help you. Assemble the sandbox by hammering the corners of the boards together at right angles. Place the completed frame in the spot you prepared. Line the bottom with the tarp and fill it with sand. Then enjoy your new sandbox!

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April 27 - May 8, 2020 – Week 2

GLOBAL GRADUATE


2019-2020

of 10

Thursday – 30 minutes Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com




Friday – 30 minutes Activity / Task Prefixes

• Today you will understand and use prefixes to know the meaning of unknown words.

• Read the tip on the right to understand how to correctly use prefixes for words in your text.

• Ask yourself: o What does the underlined

word mean? o What does the word part

mean? o How does it change the

meaning of the word?

Sentence Prefix meaning Word meaning

I was unsatisfied with the action scenes of the movie.

My mother read the label on the paint to make sure it was nontoxic.

Resources

MyOn

www.myon.com












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