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© 2016 EL Education Inc. Except where otherwise noted, EL Education’s Language Arts Curriculum is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Licensed third party content noted as such in this curriculum is the property of the respective copyright owner and not subject to the CC BY 4.0 License. Responsibility for securing any necessary permissions as to such third party content rests with parties desiring to use such content. For example, certain third party content may not be reproduced or distributed (outside the scope of fair use) without additional permissions from the content owner and it is the responsibility of the person seeking to reproduce or distribute this curriculum to either secure those permissions or remove the applicable content before reproduction or distribution. MODULE LESSONS Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6 Writing a Reading Contract: Drafting the Introduction Language Arts Curriculum

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6 Organizing the Model: Introductory Paragraph Strips W.3.2a Writing is an important skill because we use it to communicate with others. For example, we write letters, texts, and emails to talk about and share news with people all over the world, and we write to communicate research and learning. Writing can be challenging because there are so many spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules to remember. In this writing contract, I have identified two of my most significant writing challenges and some strategies I will use to overcome those challenges. This year, I am going to focus on making sure my sentences make sense and punctuating dialogue. | Language Arts Curriculum 2

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6 Informative Writing Checklist Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________ ________ Standard Characteristics of Effective Informative Writing Characteristics of My Reading Contract Yes? No? RI.3.1 The focus of my piece shows that I understand the topic or text. I use evidence from the text to help the reader better understand my focus. W.3.2a I state my topic clearly, and my writing stays focused. W.3.2a I have an introduction that gives the reader important information needed to understand the piece. W.3.2d I have a conclusion that restates the focus of the piece. W.3.2a I group related information together to better explain my topic. Standard Characteristics of Characteristics of My Yes? No? | Language Arts Curriculum 4

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6 Effective Informative Writing Reading Contract W.3.2c I use linking words to connect ideas. W.3.2b I use facts, definitions, and details from the text to explain my ideas. L.3.1 My words and sentences follow the rules of writing. L.3.2 My spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correct. L.3.3 L.3.6 W.3.4 The words and sentences I use are appropriate for this task and purpose. L.3.6 The words I use show that I am knowledgeable about this topic. | Language Arts Curriculum 5

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6 Reading Contract Introduction (Example, for Teacher Reference) Reading is an important skill because we use it to understand and learn about the world. For example, we read instructions, newspapers, research texts in books and on the internet, road signs, and we read for entertainment. Reading can be challenging because there are so many vocabulary words to learn to read fluently. In this writing contract, I have identified two of my most significant reading challenges and some strategies I will use to overcome those challenges. This year, I am going to focus on ___________________________________________________ and _________________________________________________. | Language Arts Curriculum 7

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6 Working to Become Effective Learners (Example, for Teacher Reference) Develop the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life Habit of character What does it mean? What does it look like? What does it sound like? I persevere This means I challenge myself. When something is difficult or demanding, I keep trying and ask for help if I need it.  Keep trying  Asking someone for help  “I am finding this challenging. I have tried xyz, but I need help moving forward.” I collaborate This means I can work well with others to accomplish a task or goal.  One person talking at a time and the others listening  “What do you think?”  “I’m not sure I understand; can you say that again?”  “I’d like to build on that idea …”  “That sounds like a great idea, and perhaps we could also …” I take responsibility This means I take ownership of my ideas, my work, my goals, and my actions.  Self-assessing  Setting goals  “I think I did this well, and here is evidence of that …”  “I think I could improve … by …”  “I decided to make this change because …” | Language Arts Curriculum 8