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Curriculum Map

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This Curriculum Map is aligned by month according to the standards teachers in Virginia typically follow. The reading comprehension and word of the day sets do not align with any season or month specifically, so they can be used at any time.

The Daily Editing, Morning Work, and Vocabulary in Context sets are seasonally themed and align with the month in which they fall under. 

 

These resources are meant to give you choices! They can be used in class, as homework, or in any way you would like. You may not use all of them, but my goal is not just to give Virginia teachers resources, but to give them choices in how they instruct and the resources they have access to. 

 

September

Reading Comprehension

Maps: 5 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.2 & SOL 3.RI.2.B

Civics: 5 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.1 & SOL 3.RI.2.B

Maps: 6 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.2 & SOL 3.RL.3.A

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Back to School & Fall Themed: Capitalization & Punctuation — 3.W.1.B

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Back to School & Fall Themed: each page includes:

  • Place Value Practice (Up to 10,000) — SOL 3.NS.1
  • Rounding Numbers (Nearest 10 & 100) — SOL 3.NS.2
  • Addition and Subtraction Word Problems (With/Without Regrouping) — SOL 3.CE.1
  • Mini Reading Passage & Text-Dependent Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling, Grammar) — SOL 3.LU.1
  • Sentence Writing Prompts — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: Back to School & Fall Themed — RF.3.4

 

October

Reading Comprehension

Ancient Egypt: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.4 & SOL 3.RI.1.C

Ancient Egypt: 10 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.4 & SOL 3.RL.1.C

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Halloween, Fall Harvest & Virginia Themed: Commas — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.C

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Fall & Halloween Themed: each page includes:

  • Write a Sentence (Creative Writing Prompts) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Multiplication Practice (2s, 5s, 10s, and 3s) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Short Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Word Problem (3-Digit Addition and Subtraction) — SOL 3.CE.1
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, Punctuation, Homophones, Irregular Verbs, Subject-Verb Agreement) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

Halloween & Fall Harvest Themed — RF.3.4

 

November

Reading Comprehension

Ancient China: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.5 & SOL 3.RI.1.B

Ancient China: 10 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.5 & SOL 3.RL.2.A

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Thanksgiving, Turkey Trot & Gratitude Themed: Nouns & Verb Agreement — 3.W.1.C, 3.W.1.D

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Fall & Thanksgiving Themed: each page includes:

  • Write a Sentence (Creative Writing Prompts) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Division Practice (2s, 10s, 5s, and 3s) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Short Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Multiplication Word Problem (Factors 2 through 6) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, End Punctuation, Apostrophes/Possessives) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: Thanksgiving & Gratitude Themed — RF.3.4

 

December

Reading Comprehension

Ancient Greece: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.6 & SOL 3.RI.1.A

Ancient Greece: 10 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.6 & SOL 3.RL.1.A

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Winter Holidays & Snow Day Themed: Adjectives & Adverbs — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.D, 3.LU

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Winter & Holiday Themed: each page includes:

  • Write a Sentence (Creative Writing Prompts) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Division Practice (4s, 6s, 7s, and Fact Spiral Review) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Short Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Word Problem (Multiplication and Division) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization and End Punctuation) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: Christmas & Winter Themed — RF.3.4

 

January

Reading Comprehension

Ancient Rome: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.7 & SOL 3.RI.2.A
Ancient Rome: 10 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.7 & SOL 3.RL.1.B

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: New Year, MLK Jr. Day & Winter Themed: Pronouns — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.D, 3.LU

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: New Year & Winter Science Themed: each page includes:

  • Write a Sentence (Creative Writing Prompts) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • 2-Digit by 1-Digit Multiplication (With Workspace) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Short Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Word Problem (Mixed Multiplication and Division up to 12) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, End Punctuation, Verbs, Homophones, Adjectives) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: Winter, New Year & MLK Day Themed — RF.3.4

 

February

Reading Comprehension

Ancient Mali: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.8 & SOL 3.RI.2.C

Ancient Mali: 10 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.8 & SOL 3.RL.2.B

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Valentine's Day & Black History Month Themed: Apostrophes — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.C, 3.W.1.D, 3.LU

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Winter & Friendship Themed Themed: each page includes:

  • Writing Prompt (Creative Writing & Stamina) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Area Math Problem (Area of a Rectangle Using Multiplication) — SOL 3.MG.2
  • Word Problem (Multiplication and Division) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, End Punctuation, Apostrophes, Conjunctions, Adverbs, Prepositional Phrases) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

Valentine's Day & Friendship Themed — Reading Fluency, Expression & Prosody — RF.3.4

 

March

Reading Comprehension

Economics: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.9 & SOL 3.RI.3.C

Economics: 10 Fiction Passages — SS SOL 3.9 & SOL 3.RL.2.D

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: St. Patrick's Day, Women's History Month & Spring Themed: Sentence Structure — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.E, 3.W.1.F

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Spring & History Themed Themed: each page includes:

  • Writing Prompt (Creative Writing & Stamina) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Perimeter Math Problem (Perimeter of a Rectangle Using Side Lengths) — SOL 3.MG.2
  • Word Problem (Multiplication and Division) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, Punctuation, Conjunctions, Adverbs, Prepositional Phrases) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: St. Patrick's Day & Spring Themed — RF.3.4

 

April

Reading Comprehension

Civics & Government: 10 Nonfiction Passages (paired) — SS SOL 3.1 & SOL 3.RI.3.B

Civics & Government: 6 Fiction Stories — SS SOL 3.1 & SOL 3.RL.2.C

Civics & Government: 4 Fiction Poems — SS SOL 3.1 & SOL 3.RL.2.C

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Earth Day, Spring Break & Virginia Spring Themed: Verb Tense & Irregular Verbs — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.C, 3.LU

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Spring & Nature Themed Themed: each page includes:

  • Writing Prompt (Creative Writing & Stamina) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Area or Perimeter Math Problem (Distinguishing Area and Perimeter of Rectangles) — SOL 3.MG.2
  • Word Problem (Multiplication and Division) — SOL 3.CE.2Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, Punctuation, Conjunctions, Adverbs, Prepositional Phrases) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: Spring, Easter & Earth Day Themed — RF.3.4

 

May

Reading Comprehension

Comparative Civilizations: 10 Nonfiction Passages — SS SOL 3.1–3.9 & SOL 3.DSR.C

Comparative Civilizations: 5 Paired Fiction Sets — SS SOL 3.1–3.9 & SOL 3.RL.3.B

SOL Test Prep: 15 Days — SOL 3.RV / 3.RL / 3.RI

 

Daily Editing

20 Pages: Mother's Day, Memorial Day & End of Year Themed: Full Year Spiral Review — 3.W.1.B, 3.W.1.C, 3.W.1.D, 3.W.1.E, 3.W.1.F, 3.LU

 

Morning Work

20 Pages: Spring & Nature Themed Themed: each page includes:

  • Writing Prompt (Reflective Writing & Stamina) — SOL 3.FW.1 / 3.W.1
  • Math Fact Problems (Multiplication and Division Fluency up to 12) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Word Problem (Mixed Multiplication and Division) — SOL 3.CE.2
  • Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions — SOL 3.DSR.1 / 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Correction (Capitalization, Punctuation, Conjunctions, Adverbs, Prepositional Phrases) — SOL 3.LU.1

 

Word of the Day

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Target Word & Student-Friendly Definition — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Illustration Space for Visual Learners — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Context-Based Fill-in-the-Blank Practice — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Synonym and Antonym Identification — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Sentence Writing Application — SOL 3.W.1 / 3.FFW.1

 

Vocabulary in Context Daily Practice

20 Half Pages (20 Days of Instruction) Each Half Pages Includes:

  • Short Nonfiction or Narrative Passage with Target Vocabulary Word — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 1 (Determine Word Meaning Using Context Clues) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 2 (Identify a Synonym for the Target Word) — SOL 3.RV.1
  • Question 3 (Locate the Exact Text Clue) — SOL 3.RV.1

 

Fluency

10 Passages: End of Year, Mother's & Memorial Day Themed — RF.3.4