Grade 3 Literacy
Module 1: The Sea
Since ancient times, the sea has inspired explorers and scientists, authors and artists, adults and children. Students build knowledge about the vast ocean and the creatures that live in this fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes dangerous environment.
Core Texts
- Amos and Boris (L) by William Steig
- Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Sea (I) by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm
- Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau (I) by Dan Yaccarino
- Shark Attack (I) by DK Reader (Cathy East Dubowski)
- Giant Squid: Searching for a Sea Monster (I) by Mary Cerullo
- Under the Wave of Kanagawa (Art) by Katsushika Hokusai
- The Boating Party (Art) by Mary Cassatt
- The Gulf Stream (Art) by Winslow Homer
L: Literary Text
I: Informative Text
Module 2: Outer Space
Core Texts
- Moonshot
- One Giant Leap
- Starry Messenger
- Zathura
