English Language Arts Lesson - Use Text to Answer Questions, Key Ideas and Details/ Craft and Structure, Grade 3
In the lesson titled "Use Text to Answer Questions," designed for Grade 3 students and falling under the umbrella of "Reading Literature," focusing on "Key Ideas and Details" and "Craft and Structure," students will embark on a journey to enhance their comprehension and analytical skills. Through engaging activities like "The Big Surprise Worksheet" and "The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet," learners will be encouraged to delve into a narrative, identify the central themes, and understand the characters' motivations and the plot's developments.
This lesson is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it nurtures critical thinking skills. Students will not just passively consume text; they will actively interrogate it, asking questions and seeking answers within the text itself. This skill is invaluable, not only in academic contexts but also in everyday life, encouraging a thoughtful and inquisitive approach to the world around them.
Secondly, it reinforces the importance of detail in storytelling and comprehension. By focusing on key ideas, details, and the craft and structure of the text, students learn to appreciate the nuances of language and narrative, fostering a deeper love for reading. This foundation is essential for developing advanced literacy skills, which are fundamental in all areas of study and communication.
Estimated classroom time: 6 min
Chapter: Key Ideas and Details/ Craft and Structure
Unit: Reading Literature
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1st
3:00 min
The Big Surprise Worksheet
worksheet
2nd
3:00 min
The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet
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Activity 1 / The Big Surprise Worksheet
In this worksheet, your children will meet children who are just like them; Lin and Jeff. These two kids are in the supermarket, and are excited to buy groceries. They are with their big sister, Alisa. Make sure your kids are paying attention to the details of the story, including where the story takes place, and the character’s names. Read the story aloud to your kids, and read it a second time so they fully understand it. At the end of the story, ask them the questions at the bottom of the worksheet, and help your kids check the correct answer.
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Activity 2 / The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet
The questions in this exercise are gotten from the story titled The Big Surprise. Before your child can answer these questions, they must have read, or have you read to them, the story of The Big Surprise. Read the story again to your kids; and this time, read it carefully, making sure they are taking in the details. After reading the story to them, read the questions in this printable pdf to your children, and ask them to tell you the correct answers. Help them check these answers among the options.
