Common Core Instruction 3 Reading
Table of Contents Unit 1: Key Ideas and Details in Informational Text....... 1 Lesson 1: Asking Questions About Key Ideas............... 3 Lesson 2: Finding Main Ideas and Details................ 11 Lesson 3: Reading About Time and Sequence............. 19 Lesson 4: Describing Cause and Effect.................. 27 Unit 1 Interim Assessment......................... 35 Unit 2: Key Ideas and Details in Literature............ 43 Lesson 5: Asking Questions About Stories................ 45 Lesson 6: Describing Characters...................... 53 Lesson 7: Recounting Stories........................ 61 Lesson 8: Determining the Central Message.............. 69 Unit 2 Interim Assessment......................... 77 Unit 3: Craft and Structure in Informational Text........ 85 Lesson 9: Unfamiliar Words......................... 87 Lesson 10: Text Features............................ 95 Lesson 11: Author s Point of View...................... 103 Unit 3 Interim Assessment......................... 111 Unit 4: Craft and Structure in Literature.............. 119 Lesson 12: Words in Context......................... 121 Lesson 13: What Are Stories Made Of?................... 129 Lesson 14: What Are Plays Made Of?.................... 137 Lesson 15: What Are Poems Made Of?................... 145 Lesson 16: Point of View............................ 153 Unit 4 Interim Assessment......................... 161 CCSS RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.3 RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.3.2 RL.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.3.5 RI.3.6 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.5 RL.3.5 RL.3.6 iii
Table of Contents Unit 5: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas in Informational Text............................. 169 Lesson 17: Connecting Words and Pictures in Informational Text.. 171 : Describing Connections Between Sentences and Paragraphs.......................... 179 Lesson 19: Describing Comparisons....................187 Lesson 20: Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts...........195 Unit 5 Interim Assessment......................... 205 Unit 6: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas in Literature..................................213 Lesson 21: Connecting Words and Pictures in Stories.........215 Lesson 22: Comparing and Contrasting Stories............ 223 Unit 6 Interim Assessment......................... 233 CCSS RI.3.7 RI.3.8 RI.3.8 RI.3.9 RL.3.7 RL.3.9 iv
Part 1: Introduction Making Connections Between Sentences and Paragraphs CCSS RI.3.8: Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g.,... cause/effect, first/second/ third in a sequence). Food Inventions One way writers connect their ideas is by telling about what happened and why it happened. Sentences that use signal words such as because, so, as a result, and since make connections and show relationships between the cause, or reason, that made something the way it is (the effect). Writers also connect sentences and paragraphs by showing how things happen in sequence, or order. Look for signal words in sentences such as first, then, and finally to see how ideas and events are connected by the order in which they happen. Sentences and paragraphs can show both causes and effects as well as sequence. Read the paragraph below about the invention of the sandwich. Who ate the first sandwich? John Montague, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, of course! Because the Earl of Sandwich was very busy one day, he didn t have time for a fancy meal. So he asked his cook to make something that would be easy to eat. First, the clever cook sliced some meat. Then, he cut two slices of bread. Finally, he put the meat between the slices of bread. As a result, the sandwich was born! Circle two cause-and-effect signal words in the paragraph above. Underline three sequence words. Read the chart below to see how the sentences in the paragraph are connected. Why It Happened (Cause) Because the Earl of Sandwich was very busy one day, he didn t have time for a fancy meal. What Happened (Effect) So he asked his cook to make something that would be easy to eat. The cook put meat between two slices of bread and the sandwich was born! Order It Happened (Sequence) 1. The Earl of Sandwich was busy. 2. He asked his cook for something easy to eat. 3. The cook created a sandwich. Good readers notice how sentences and paragraphs are connected. This helps them better understand how the ideas and events in a passage are connected. 179
Part 2: Modeled Instruction Read the first two paragraphs of a passage about the food people eat in space. Then read and answer the question that follows. Space Food by Claire Daniels Genre: Article Astronaut food has changed over the years. In the early days of space exploration, astronauts traveled in small spacecrafts, where there was little room for food. Fresh foods in early space travel were not practical. They spoiled, took up too much space, and were too heavy. As a result, astronauts in space ate freeze-dried foods. Freeze-dried foods don t spoil. They don t weigh much, and they don t take up much space. Add water and you have fresh peas, mashed potatoes, steak, or macaroni and cheese. There is even freeze-dried ice cream! (continued) How are the two paragraphs in this passage connected? What is the most important idea in each paragraph? Think about the main thing you learn in each paragraph. Circle signal words to help you see how the paragraphs are connected. Read the chart below to see the relationship between the most important ideas in the paragraphs. Why It Happened (Cause) Fresh foods in early space travel were not practical. What Happened (Effect) As a result, astronauts in space ate freeze-dried foods. Fill in the blanks below to write about how the two paragraphs are connected. Paragraph 1 tells the cause, or why astronauts didn t eat in space. Paragraph 2 tells the effect, or what happened as a result: Astronauts ate and effect.. The paragraphs are connected by 180
Part 3: Guided Instruction Continue reading about space food. Use the Close Reading and the Hint to help you answer the question Close Reading How are the sentences in this part of the passage connected? Underline signal words in the passage that show sequence, or the order in which things happen. (continued from page 180) Foods are freeze-dried in a food plant. First, vegetables and fruits are washed and cut up. Foods like meats and pasta are cooked. Second, the food is frozen to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, workers grind the food into smaller pieces or into a powder. Finally, the foods are dried to remove 98 percent of the water. Today, astronauts travel with freezers and ovens, so they don t depend on freeze-dried foods. Still, many people who go on backpacking and boat trips often use them. Hint Which signal word that you underlined gives a clue about the third step in the process? Circle the correct answer. Which sentence tells the third step in freeze-drying foods? A First, vegetables and fruits are washed and cut up. B Foods like meats and pasta are cooked. C Then, workers grind the food into smaller pieces or into a powder. D Finally, the foods are dried to remove 98 percent of the water. Show Your Thinking Look at the answer that you chose above. Explain why you chose the answer by listing the steps that come before and after it. Describe to your partner how you do something (such as how you get ready for school). Use signal words such as first, next, then, and finally to explain details in the order they happen. 181
Part 4: Guided Practice Read the passage. Use the Study Buddy and Close Reading to guide your reading. from Freaky Foods by Nancy Shepherdson, Boy s Life Genre: Feature Article I wonder why people eat such weird foods. I ll look for reasons in the passage and underline them. 1 Around the world, including America, people enjoy what others might call weird foods. Snakes, bats, bugs, camel s hump. Think about that the next time your mom fixes you spinach or broccoli or liver. Wouldn t you rather have roasted termites instead? Fish for Breakfast Close Reading How is hakarl made? In paragraph 3, circle a signal word that shows the order of the steps. Why did American pioneers eat crickets and other bugs? Underline the words that tell why. 2 In Japan, many kids eat fish first thing in the morning. Makes sense, in a country surrounded by water. Later in the day, they might have jellyfish. The sting from these jellyfish can kill, so the poison must be removed first. That takes four to eight days of soaking in cold water. After that, all that s left is a crunchy treat, like chicken nuggets, usually eaten with a dipping sauce. 3 Other fishy meals around the world include fermented shark, or hakarl, eaten in Iceland. To make hakarl, just bury a shark in sand for three years, then dig it up and dig in. You re Bugging Me! 4 Ounce for ounce, insects are a great source of energy. When food supplies ran low, American pioneers ate Mormon crickets and other bugs on the journey West. In more than half the world today, including Africa, Australia, Europe, Asia and America, insects are on the menu. 182
Part 4: Guided Practice Hints What kind of connection do the words first and later show? Use the Hints on this page to help you answer the questions. 1 Read these two sentences from paragraph 2. In Japan, many kids eat fish first thing in the morning. Later in the day, they might have jellyfish. Which of the following describes the relationship between these two sentences? A B C D The sentences describe steps in a process. The second sentence gives the cause of the first. The first sentence explains the reason for the second. The sentences describe the order of two events. Write the steps in the order they need to happen using words like first, next, and then. 2 What are the steps taken to prepare hakarl? Write the steps in order. Sentences don t always use signal words to make connections. But you can still find the connections they make by looking at each part of the sentence. For example, ask yourself: Why did American pioneers eat insects? 3 Read this sentence from the last paragraph. When food supplies ran low, American pioneers ate Mormon crickets and other bugs on the journey West. How are the ideas in this sentence connected? A B C D The sentence shows steps in a process. The sentence compares two events. The first part of the sentence explains the reason for the second part. The second part of the sentence gives the cause of the first part. 183
Part 5: Common Core Practice Read the article. Then answer the questions that follow. Patriotic Pizza by Karin Gaspartich, Highlights 1 Two thousand years ago, Greeks baked flat disks of bread and used the bread like a plate. They would first eat the food on top of the bread. Then they would eat the bread plate. 2 People started to put toppings on the flat bread before it went into the oven. This was an early form of today s pizza. 3 In Italy, many centuries later, people also ate a form of pizza. It was considered food for the poor. Most people had flour, water, oil, and spices. They could use these ingredients to make a simple pizza. 4 Working-class people of Naples had short breaks for meals. They needed cheap food that could be eaten quickly. Pizza made by local vendors was a perfect solution. It could even be eaten without plates and forks. A Queen s Favorite Pizza 5 In 1889, Queen Margherita and King Umberto I of Italy took a vacation in the seaside town of Naples, Italy. The queen saw people strolling outside eating pizza. She wanted to try some pizza for herself. 6 Raffaele Esposito was a popular pizza maker in town. He was chosen to make a pizza for the queen. Esposito wanted his pizza to be extra special. So he made a pizza using the colors of the Italian flag: red, green, and white. Red tomatoes, green basil (an herb), and white mozzarella cheese went on his patriotic pizza. 7 Esposito baked his creation, and it was delivered to the queen. She loved it. She sent a note of praise and thanks. Raffaele named it Pizza Margherita in honor of the queen. Soon everyone wanted to try it. 8 Around that time, workers began leaving Italy to live in America. Pizza bakers brought their talent and recipes with them. Gennaro Lombardi opened the first pizzeria in New York City in 1895. Early pizzerias had no chairs. People just went in, ordered their pizza, and left with it. 9 Pizza became popular with American workers, too. It was tasty and easy to eat on the go. Before long, pizza was one of the most popular foods in the United States. 10 Perhaps you could invent your very own pizza. Have fun... And finish your plate! 184
Part 5: Common Core Practice Make a mini Margherita pizza! Ask an adult to help you with this recipe. You will need: 3 English muffins 1 tomato, sliced 10 fresh basil leaves, cut in half 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese toaster oven (or conventional oven) 1. With an adult s help, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Split the English muffins with a fork. On each half, put some mozzarella cheese, a slice of tomato, and a few pieces of basil. 3. Place the mini pizzas on a tray, and ask an adult to put them in the oven. Cook the pizzas for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 4. Ask an adult to take your mini pizzas out of the oven. Share them. Answer Form 1 A B C D 2 A B C D 3 A B C D Number Correct 3 1 Read these two sentences from paragraph 6. Esposito wanted his pizza to be extra special. So he made a pizza using the colors of the Italian flag: red, green, and white. Which of the following describes the relationship between these two sentences? A The first sentence explains the reason for the second. B The sentences compare pizza to the Italian flag. C The second sentence gives the cause of the first. D The sentences describe the steps to make a Margherita pizza. 185
Part 5: Common Core Practice 2 Reread paragraphs 5 and 6. Which question about the events in paragraph 6 is answered in paragraph 5? A Who was Queen Margherita? B C Why did Esposito make a pizza for the queen? What are the colors of the Italian flag? D What did Esposito name his special pizza? 3 Paragraph 9 tells that pizza become popular in the United States. How does paragraph 8 explain why this happened? A It tells that Italian pizza bakers coming to America brought their recipes for pizza with them. B C It explains that the first pizza places in the United States did not have chairs, so people stood while eating. It tells that most people could afford flour, oil, and spices to make their own pizzas. D It describes how the pizza crust could be used like a plate. 4 What is the order of the directions you need to follow in step 2 of the recipe for a mini Margherita pizza? Use details from the passage to support your answer. 186 Self Check Go back and see what you can check off on the Self Check on page 169.