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General Information

Number: LAFS.3.RL.3

Title: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Type: Cluster

Subject: English Language Arts - Archived

Grade: 3

Strand: Reading Standards for Literature

Related Standards

This cluster includes the following benchmarks

Code	Description
LAFS.3.RL.3.7:	Explain how specific aspects of a text’s illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting).
LAFS.3.RL.3.9:	Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).

Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Access Points

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
LAFS.3.RL.3.AP.7a:	Support inferences, opinions and conclusions using evidence from the text illustrations.
LAFS.3.RL.3.AP.7b:	Use descriptive words and illustrations/visuals from a story read or viewed to explain the mood in a given part of the story.
LAFS.3.RL.3.AP.7c:	Explain how the text's illustrations contribute to meaning.
LAFS.3.RL.3.AP.9a:	Compare the similarities of two or more texts or adapted texts on the same topic or by the same author.
LAFS.3.RL.3.AP.9b:	Contrast the differences of settings/plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.

Related Resources

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Lesson Plans

Name	Description
A River of Words: Chronological Text Structure:	In this lesson, students will work with the teacher and in cooperative groups to read and summarize A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams by Jen Bryant. Through the reading of the text, students will sequence the events and use text features and text structure to understand the text. Students will then write to summarize William Carlos Williams' story.
Point of View: A Reading of Two Bad Ants:	In this reading lesson, students will work with the teacher and in cooperative groups to read and comprehend Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg. Students will determine and analyze the point of view of the text, sequence the key events, and answer discussion questions. Students will also rewrite the story from a human's point of view.
Point of View: Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg:	During these lessons, students will delve deep into the text Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg. After identifying the point of view in the story, they will answer comprehension questions about the story by playing a small group game. Students will have the opportunity to rewrite the story from a completely different point of view.
Close Reading of The Raft by Jim LaMarche:	In this lesson, students will engage in reading The Raft by Jim LaMarche. Through several close readings and discussions, students will analyze and synthesize how key details and characters' actions and motivations help to determine the author's central message. The lesson begins with a strong "hook" that will also bring closure to the reading and reinforce the students' understanding of the central idea.
How to Find a Princess: A Study of The Real Princess by Hans Christian Anderson:	This short text, "The Real Princess," originally told by Hans Christian Anderson, will require students to think deeply, make inferences based on text evidence and learn several new vocabulary words. Students will discuss the components of a fairy tale, play a vocabulary game, and compose an opinion piece of writing about the theme of the story.
A Reading of The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco:	In this reading of Patricia Polacco's story The Junkyard Wonders, students will identify and analyze character development to help determine the theme, or underlying message, the author wants readers to understand.
Character Traits with 14 Cows for America:	The following lesson centers around the book 14 Cows for America. This story is a recount of the events on September 11 told through the eyes of a young man in his village in Kenya. Students will think deeply about the main character and his character traits in the story. A series of discussion questions are provided along with an expository writing prompt.
Strega Nona Plot and Summarizing:	This lesson focuses on identifying plot elements of Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola in order to explain how the character develops. Using a plot diagram and guiding questions, students will identify the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in the book. Students will then use the plot information gathered to summarize the text and explain how the character develops.
Identifying Character Development in Children's Literature:	Students will determine the traits, feelings, and motivations of a character based on a read aloud, Giraffes Can't Dance, written by Gildes Andreae. Students will use the character's traits, feelings, and motivations to discuss the character’s development throughout the story.

Student Center Activities

Name	Description
Comprehension: Compare-A-Story:	In this activity, students will identify similarities and differences between stories using a graphic organizer.
Comprehension: Side-by-Side Stories:	In this activity, students will identify similarities and differences between stories and record them on a graphic organizer.
Comprehension: Story Element Ease:	In this activity, students will identify and sort story elements (character, setting, problem, solution, theme, plot). They will then compare and contrast the elements of different stories.