3 rd Grade ELA Learning Objective: We will read and comprehend informational text.

1. 3rd Grade ELA Learning Objective:We will read and comprehend informational text.

2. Learning Objective We will read and comprehend1 informational text. What are we going to do? What does comprehend mean? Comprehend means _______. CFU Activate Prior Knowledge The Cougar 1. The cougar is a large wild cat that lives in the Americas. 2. A cougar can weigh between 115 and 160 pounds. 3. Cougars hunt all kinds of animals. 4. Female cougars teach their cubs how to hunt for food. Students, you already know how to answer questions about the different texts you read. Now, we are going to use this skill to read and comprehend informational text. Make Connection 1. Where do cougars live? Cougars live in the Americas. 2. How much does a cougar weight? A cougar weighs between 115 and 160 pounds. 1 understand Vocabulary

3. Concept Development • Informational text tells information about a topic using facts2. • Examples of informational text include history, science, and technical texts. To comprehend informational text, we use the information in the text to better understand the topic. CFU • Which is an example of informational text? • A text about Jack climbing the Beanstalk • B. A text about the life cycle of • a butterfly • In your own words, what does it mean to comprehend informational text? • To comprehend informational text means ________. Comprehend Informational Text Penguins 1.Penguins are birds with black and white feathers. 2.They spend most of their lives in water.3.Penguins hunt and eat many types of small fish. 4.When it is very cold, the female penguin does all the hunting.5.Penguins have great vision and powerful jaws to help them see and catch food. 6. When penguins are on land, they walk with a funny waddle3. 47 words When we comprehend text we can answer questions or gather information for writing. 2 can be proven as true 3 moving from side to side Vocabulary

4. Skill Development/Guided Practice • Informational text tells information about a topic using facts. • Examples of informational text include history, science, and technical texts. To comprehend informational text, we use the information in the text to better understand the topic. Read and comprehend informational text. Read the question. Identify4 the words that tell you what information to look for in the text. (underline) Read the text to find the information that answers the question. (underline) Comprehend the informational text by answering the questions. (circle) 1 a How did I/you identify words that tell me/you what information to look for in the text? How did I/you find the information needed in the text to answer the question? CFU 2 1a 3 The Statue of Liberty 1. The Statue of Liberty was built by French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi. 2. Lady Liberty, as the statue is sometimes called, was a gift of friendship from France. 3. It took nine years to complete, with the help of many workers working ten hours a day, seven days a week. 4. The Statue of Liberty arrived in the United States on October 28, 1886. 5. The Statue of Liberty stands 151 feet in height. 6. The statue is modeled after a Roman goddess of freedom, Libertas. 7. She wears a robe and a crown, and she carries a torch in one hand and a tablet in the other. 8.The seven spikes on the Statue of Liberty's crown represent the seven oceans or the seven continents. 118 words 2 • 2. Select two questions the reader can • answer after reading the text. • How did the Statue of Liberty travel from France to the United States? • B. Does the Statue of Liberty have a nickname? • How many people have visited • the Statue of Liberty? • How long did worker’s spend • building the Statue of Liberty? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about the appearance5 of the Statue of Liberty? sentence 3 & sentence 4 sentence 2 & sentence 3 sentence 5 & sentence 7 sentence 4 & sentence 6 4 find 5 how something looks Vocabulary

5. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) • Informational text tells information about a topic using facts. • Examples of informational text include history, science, and technical texts. To comprehend informational text, we use the information in the text to better understand the topic. Read and comprehend informational text. Read the question. Identify the words that tell you what information to look for in the text. (underline) Read the text to find the information that answers the question. (underline) Comprehend the informational text by answering the questions. (circle) 1 a How did I/you identify words that tell me/you what information to look for in the text? How did I/you find the information needed in the text to answer the question? CFU 2 1a 3 Rattlesnakes 1. A rattlesnake is a poisonous6snake. 2. It has a rattle at the end of its tail. 3. Rattlesnakes use their rattles to warn other animals, or humans, to stay away. 4. Their rattles are made from hard scales similar to the ones that cover their skin. 5. Rattlesnakes are predators7that live in the mountains and deserts. 6.Rattlesnakes eat small animals such as rats, mice, and birds. 7.They hibernate, or sleep through the winter. 8.There are 32 different kinds of rattlesnakes. 9. Rattlesnakes can live up to 30 years. 10. They get around by sliding on their bellies.92 words 2 2. Select two questions the reader can answer after reading the text. How many eggs do rattlesnakes lay? How do rattlesnakes move from place to place? What color is the rattlesnake’s skin? Will hikers or campers see many rattlesnakes in the winter? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about the rattlesnake’s rattle? sentence 3 & sentence 5 sentence 4 & sentence 8 sentence 3 & sentence 4 sentence 8 & sentence 9 6can cause death or sickness 7animals that eat other animals Vocabulary

6. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CFU 1 2 3 4 Read the text and answer the question below. 5 Hurricanes 1. Hurricanes are huge storms that form over warm ocean water. 2. They can be up to 600 miles wide with strong winds spinning at speeds of 75 to 200 mph! 3. If the storm stays over the warm ocean, it becomes more powerful. 4. If the storm hits land, it will start to weaken, but it will cause a lot of damage. 5. The damage caused by hurricanes comes from the storm surge. 6. A storm surge is a large amount of water that is pulled up by the hurricane’s winds. 7. When the hurricane moves over land, it brings this water with it. 8. This causes flooding that can run over beaches, and sweep away anything in its way. 9. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the city of New Orleans. 10. It flooded parts of the city, killed many people, and caused major damage to buildings, vehicles, roads, and homes. 11. In 2011, Hurricane Irene struck the east coast of the U.S. and the heavy wind and rains caused a lot of damage. 12. The heavy rain caused flooding, washing away roads and bridges. 13. The high winds knocked down trees and power lines, leaving more than a million people without electricity. Describe two ways that hurricanes can cause damage on land. Use details from the text to support your answer. (underline) Once a hurricane has hit land, it can cause damage from flooding and high winds. The flood water can sweep away anything in its path like buildings, vehicles, roads, homes, and bridges (sentences 10 and 12). The high winds can knock down trees and power lines, leaving people without electricity (sentence 13).

7. Relevance • Informational text tells information about a topic using facts. • Examples of informational text include history, science, and technical texts. Reading and comprehending informational text will help you understand what you read in your textbooks. 1 Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809. He was president from 1861-1865. When was Abraham Lincoln born? Reading and comprehending informational text will help you do well on tests. 2 Sample Test Question: 2. In the passage American Presidents, how long does it say George Washington served as president? A He served as the first president. B He served for four years. C He served in the White House. D He served for two terms. Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to read and comprehend informational text? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to read and comprehend informational text? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? CFU

8. Informational text tells information about a topic using facts. • Examples of informational text include history, science, and technical texts. Skill Closure Read and comprehend informational text. Read the question. Identify the words that tell you what information to look for in the text. (underline) Read the text to find the information that answers the question. (underline) Comprehend the informational text by answering the questions. (circle) 1 a 2 3 Alligators 1. Alligators look like large lizards. 2.They are cold-blooded animals, so they do not make their own heat. 3. They have to sit in the sun to get warm. 4. Alligators only live in the United States and China. 5. They live in freshwater environments, like rivers or swamps. 6. Alligators usually die after 50-70 years of life. 55 words Word Bank informational text history science technical 2. Select two questions the reader can answer after reading the text. When do alligators hunt for food? How do alligators get warm? When do alligators sleep? What countries do alligators come from? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about the alligator’s body temperature? sentence 3 & sentence 5 sentence 2 & sentence 3 sentence 5 & sentence 6 sentence 1 & sentence 4 Access Common Core Why is the question When do alligators eat? not an example of a question that asks about the place something happens? Explain. Summary Closure What did you learn today about reading and comprehending informational text? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.

9. Independent Practice • Informational text tells information about a topic using facts. • Examples of informational text include history, science, and technical texts. To comprehend informational text, we use the information in the text to better understand the topic. Read and comprehend informational text. Read the question. Identify the words that tell you what information to look for in the text. (circle) Read the text to find the information that answers the question. (underline) Comprehend the informational text by answering the questions. (circle) 1 a 2 3 The Whale Shark 1. The whale shark is the biggest shark and biggest fish. 2. They can weigh up to 20, 000 pounds! 3. The whale shark is really not a whale at all. 4. It is a shark that lives in tropical oceans. 5. Whale sharks like to swim in warm water. 6. The whale shark is gray with white spots. 6. It does not have teeth, so it eats through its gills as it swims. 7. The whale shark is not dangerous to humans. 8. Although massive in size, whale sharks are docile1 fish and sometimes allow swimmers and divers to swim with them. 9. Whale sharks can start to reproduce2 at around 30 years old. 106 words Word Bank 2. Select two questions the reader can answer after reading the text. How much does a whale shark weigh? What does a whale shark eat? Are whale sharks dangerous animals? How many babies do whale sharks have at one time? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about the whale shark’s environment? sentence 2 & sentence 3 sentence 4 & sentence 5 sentence 6 & sentence 7 sentence 8 & sentence 9 1 gentle 2 have babies Vocabulary

10. Periodic Review 1 Mount Everest 1. Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. 2. It is 29,028 feet tall and located in the Himalayan Mountains. 3. The first people to climb to the top were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. 4. Since then, more than 600 people have climbed to the top of Everest. 5. Climbing Mount Everest is very dangerous. 6. As the altitude1 gets higher, there is less oxygen in the air, making it hard for climbers to breathe. 7. The temperature is very cold on Mount Everest, and can be dangerous for humans who can easily freeze to death. 8. Sadly, more than 200 climbers have died trying to climb the mountain. 112 words 2. Select two questions the reader can answer after reading the text. How many people have climbed to the top of Mount Everest? What is the temperature at the top of Mount Everest? Where are the Himalayan Mountains located? Why is it hard to breathe while climbing Mount Everest? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about why Mount Everest is dangerous? sentence 1 & sentence 2 sentence 3 & sentence 4 sentence 4 & sentence 5 sentence 6 & sentence 7 1 height above sea level Vocabulary

11. Access Common Core Abraham Lincoln 1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. 2. Lincoln was president during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. 3. He led the North to victory, ending slavery1 in the United States. 4. He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation2 in 1863. 5. Lincoln was shot and killed at the Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865. Where was Abraham Lincoln shot? Olivia answered: Juan answered: Is Olivia or Juan correct? Use evidence from the text to explain your answer. _____________ is correct because ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Ford’s Theater is where Abraham Lincoln was shot. Juan answered incorrectly when Abraham Lincoln was shot. Olivia 1 practice of owning people as property 2 (Emancipation Proclamation) a statement to end slavery Vocabulary

12. Periodic Review 2 Chipmunks 1. Chipmunks are small members of the squirrel family found in North America. 2. Chipmunks are very recognizable because they are seen all over trees, parks, and woodlands. 3. Chipmunks hibernate in cold weather, which means they spend most of the winter sleeping in their dens. 4. The chipmunk’s den contains at least two chambers. 5. One chamber is a nest for them to sleep in; the other, a storage for the chipmunk’s foods. 6. Chipmunks feed on nuts, berries, seeds, fruit, and grain. 7. They stuff food into their big cheek pouches and carry it to their den. 91 words 2. Select two questions the reader can answer after reading the text. Will park visitors see a lot of chipmunks during the winter? Are chipmunks friendly animals? What is included in the chipmunks’ diet? How long do chipmunks live? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about a squirrel’s den? sentence 1 & sentence 2 sentence 3 & sentence 4 sentence 4 & sentence 5 sentence 6 & sentence 7

13. Access Common Core For a social studies class, a student has to write a report about famous inventors and inventions. Read the paragraph and follow the directions below. Thomas Edison 1. Thomas Alva Edison was born February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio. 2. His first successful invention was a way to track the stock market1 in New York. 3. Then he worked on the first machine to record the sound of a person’s voice and play it back, called the phonograph. 4. The first words were played back in 1877. 5. Edison also invented the electric light system and a motion picture system, or movie camera. 6. Edison is the fourth ranked inventor in history. 7. In his life he had 1,093 patents2 for his inventions. 8. He died in 1931 at the age of 84. 9. In 1983, the United States Congress designated February 11, Edison's birthday, as National Inventor's Day.122 words Select sentence(s) from the paragraph that have information the student should use in a report about inventions created by Thomas Edison. (underline) 2. His first successful invention was a way to track the stock market in New York. 3. Then he worked on the first machine to record the sound of a person’s voice and play it back, called the phonograph. 1 (stock market) the buying and selling of parts of a business 2 rights to own an invention Vocabulary 5. Edison also invented the electric light system and a motion picture system, or movie camera.

14. Periodic Review 3 Sally Ride 1. On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. 2. She was born in Los Angeles. 3. She rode on Space Shuttle Challenger. 4. Ride spent a total of more than 343 hours in space conducting experiments with medicine. 5. She also was the first woman to use the robot arm in space to recover a satellite1. 6. She co-authored six children’s science books, and founded a company called Sally Ride Science. 7. She received many honors for her work. 8. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the Astronaut Hall of Fame, and she was awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal twice. 9. Ride remains the youngest American astronaut to be launched into space. 119 words 2. Select two questions the reader can answer after reading the text. Who was the youngest American astronaut to go into space? Where did Sally Ride go to college? How many NASA Space Flight Medals was Sally Ride awarded? How long does it take to get into space? 1. Which two sentences give the reader information about Sally Ride’s job while on the Challenger? sentence 1 & sentence 3 sentence 4 & sentence 5 sentence 6 & sentence 7 sentence 8 & sentence 9 1 object in space that gathers information to send back to Earth Vocabulary Sally Ride on board the Challenger

15. Access Common Core Seasons 1. The seasons change depending on the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth as it orbits1 around the Sun. 2. The Earth turns on a tilted axis2. 3. In the winter, the North Pole is a little further from the Sun, and the sunlight has more of the Earth's atmosphere to go through before it gets to the Earth. 4. That lets the area around the North Pole get colder. 5. In the summer, when the North Pole is pointed more toward the Sun, the part of the Earth near the North Pole gets more direct sunlight, and becomes warmer. Which of the following questions can you answer from the informational text above? Use details from the text to support your answer. (underline) When is the North Pole further from the Sun? sentence 3 How does the North Pole get colder? sentence 5 What happens to the temperature of the Earth in the springtime? Not enough information in the text 1 moves around 2 imaginary line that the earth turns on Vocabulary

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