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Grade 3 Unit 1: Classic Tales: The Wind in the Willows
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Language of the DisciplineAcross DisciplinesBig Ideas
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Character Dictionary: Create a dictionary of characters from The Wind in the Willows, including descriptions and illustrations.Animal Habitat Project: Create a model of an animal habitat featured in the book and write a report about it.Friendship Bracelet: Design and make a friendship bracelet that represents the themes of friendship in the story.
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Dialogue Writing: Write a dialogue between two characters from the book, focusing on their unique speech patterns.Math & Storytelling: Create a graph showing the number of times each main character appears in the story.Theme Song: Write and perform a song that captures the main themes of the book.
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DetailsEthicsMultiple Perspectives
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Setting Sketch: Draw and label a detailed sketch of an important setting in the book.Ethical Dilemma Role-Play: Role-play a scenario where characters face an ethical dilemma and discuss different outcomes.Interview Questions: Create a list of interview questions you would ask one of the characters.
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Plot Summary Wheel: Create a plot summary wheel that outlines the major events in the story.Moral Reflection Essay: Reflect on an ethical issue presented in the story and write an essay about it.Character Comparison Chart: Compare and contrast two characters from the story using a chart.
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PatternsRulesOver Time
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Motif Illustration: Illustrate a recurring motif in the story and explain its significance.Narrative Rules Guide: Write a guidebook of rules for writing a narrative similar to The Wind in the Willows.Character Timeline: Create a timeline showing the development of a character throughout the story.
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Story Map: Create a story map that highlights the key plot points and settings.Editing Guide: Develop a checklist for editing a narrative story for clarity and detail.Adaptation Report: Write a report on how The Wind in the Willows has been adapted over time.
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TrendsUnanswered Questions
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Storytelling Trends: Research and present on current trends in storytelling similar to The Wind in the Willows.Story Mysteries: Write a list of unanswered questions you have about the story and research the answers.
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Narrative Comparison: Compare and contrast The Wind in the Willows with another classic tale.Curiosity Project: Conduct a mini-research project on an aspect of the story that interests you.
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