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3 rd grade parents and students, get ready to read some amazing articles and do some

fun assignments. ______________________________________

In order for this to be a successful learning experience for everyone, the activities associated with each passage must be completed.

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4 reading selections

Vocabulary game

Comprehension game

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

Captain Morty ComMands the

Sky Reading A to Z

Lessons At—A—Glance June 1—June 11

Saving the Dolphins

Scholastic

Meet the rhinoceros Hornbill

Newsela

What’s for Breakfast?

ReadWorks

Vocabulary and Comprehension (optional)

Captain Morty’s Board Game Roll a Word

Portfolio

Choose 4 artifacts to put in your portfolio.

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Captain Morty Commands the Sky

Going on an airplane for the first time can be exciting, but scary at the same time. It may be even more scary if you are the one in charge. In the story, Morty guides his blind grandmother through the airport and on to the plane to begin their day of adventurous travel. Read to find out if they make it to their destination or would the responsibilities be too much for Morty. Vocabulary words: descending, security checkpoint, turbulence Building Background: Have you ever flown on a plane? If so, how did you feel

the first time? In the story, Morty Mouse has the responsibility to escort his blind grandmother through the airport. During this time, he has a lot of respon-sibilities and things to remember. What are some of the responsibilities Morty might have to worry about? As you read, think about how Morty’s feelings change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story. Also, try to

determine the point of view by figuring out who is telling the story. Remember, one way to understand the plot of a story is by thinking about

the point of view of the story. Review: First-Person Point of View- The narrator is one of the characters and is the

one telling the story. You will see the pronouns I, me and my. Third-Person Point of View- The narrator is not a character, but rather an observer

who is explaining what is happening in the story. You will see the pronouns he, she, her and him when referring to the characters.

Checking for understanding: Who is telling the story? What evidence supports your answer? Where is Morty traveling to? Pg 6: How are Morty’s and his grandmother’s experiences at the airport the

same? How does Morty feel before the plane takes off? What evidence supports your answer? Pg 15: How does Morty feel after he leaves the plane? How do you know? Can you put yourself in Morty’s place? What traits does Morty have that make him responsible? What events in the sto-

ry prove your answer?

After reading (Choose 1) Complete the point of view activity. Complete the comprehension choice board. Answer at least 5 questions. You

MUST answer the question in the center.

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Saving the Dolphins Dolphin Defender is Hardy Jones’ nickname. He risks his life to save dolphins from harm. His job is to make films about dolphins, so peo-ple can see how they are being harmed. Vocabulary: filthy, cr itical, defender, brutal, pollution, As you read, think about the problem that Hardy Jones is trying to solve. What are other problems mentioned in this article? Checking for understanding: Pause and think after each question in the article. Discuss the answers with someone. Make sure you use evidence from the text to support your answer. After reading: Create a poster to explain the multiple problems in this article. How would you solve them? Be sure to illustrate your work.

“Meet the Rhinoceros Hornbill”

The rhinoceros hornbill isn’t a rhinoceros at all...it’s a bird! Read the article to find out all about this bird, including how it got its name. Vocabulary words: canopy, cavities, wingspan, casque, incubates, regurgitated, fledge Building Background: Why do you think a bird would have the word “rhinoceros” in its name? Do you know of any other animals that have the name of a different animal as part of their name? Checking for understanding: What words did the author use to spark your senses? What other animals do you know that remind you of the rhinoceros hornbill? What do they have in common? After reading: Choose two activities from the Activity Menu. Context Clues Text Connection Match the Animal Names Create a New Animal

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What’s for Breakfast? Daniel always gets blamed for the messes in the house, but this time he was telling the truth; HE DIDN’T DO IT. Read to find out who or what made the mess in the kitchen, and to answer the question “What’s for breakfast?”. Vocabulary words: precedent, slithered, rampage Building Background: Think about a time that you were blamed for something that you did not do. How did you feel? What steps did you take to solve the problem and make the person who blamed you see the situation from your point of view? As you are reading, think about the events of the story and how the narrator’s point of view affects the events. Checking for understanding: Who is telling the story? What evidence supports your answer? After reading paragraph 2, what is one inference you can make about Miranda’s hobbies? Describe the relationship between Miranda and Daniel. What is the relationship between Daniel and Dad? How does the author use words and phrases to show that Dad is “stressed out”? What is the significance of Miranda naming her cat “Oatmeal”? Describe the most important event from the beginning, middle and end of the story. After reading (Choose 1): Look at the choice board and choose 2 activities Answer 5 comprehension questions