In this first unit, students will explore the question: “Why do people seek the power of reading?” Through the study of literature, literary nonfiction, and informational articles from around the world, and in their own backyards, students will experience the extraordinary lengths to which some people go in order to access the power and privilege of reading.
Grade 3 ELA Module 1, Unit 1

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Common Core Learning Standards
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RL.3.1 | Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text... |
RL.3.2 | Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the... |
RL.3.3 | Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their... |