Grade 3 Unit 6 –  Freedom Dear Teacher, Kids love to dress up, perform, and put on plays! You can tap into their dramatic flair by checking out the Reading Street Reader's Theater Anthology. You'll find drama and poetry selections for performance, which will help build students' confidence, reading fluency, and teamwork skills. You'll also enjoy how the dialogue-rich scripts and colorful poetry make reading come to life. Create a special occasion for your class, by inviting parents or other classes to come and enjoy a performance.

Cross-Curricular Resources Week One The Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty Math Students learn facts and statistics about the Statue of Liberty as they complete these word problems. The History of the Statue of Liberty Students learn about the history of the Statue of Liberty. Multicultural Statue of Liberty Draw multicultural Statues of Liberty with your students. Egg Carton Uncle Sam Create an Uncle Sam sculpture and recycle egg cartons at the same time! Dramatic Reading: "The New Colossus" Use this poem to teach your students about the Statue of Liberty and what it stands for. Unit Inquiry Project: Symbols of Freedom Students research symbols that represent freedom and then choose one symbol and find out about its history. Students may use print or online resources as available. Week Two Happy Birthday Mr. Kang Chinese Symbols Reproduce these Chinese symbols for your classroom. Writing a Poem Students write poems in different styles, such as Haiku and couplet. A Collection of Poetry Activities Help students learn to love poetry with a variety of activities - from poetry creation to recitation. Neighborhood Pets Students practice their graphing skills by plotting neighborhood pets. Reading Street Fluency Coach This powerful voice recognition software provides individualized reading support to build fluency. When students read selections into the microphone, software tracks words correct per minute (WCPM) and provides corrective feedback. Students can listen to model fluent readings and practice reading on their own. Fluency Coach is available in a CD-ROM or a network edition with enhanced reporting capabilities. Week Three Talking Walls: Art for the People Senufo Painting Learn about and create African Senufo paintings, stylized representations of animals or people. Self-Portrait Help students develop a sense of self while examining race and differences. Patriotic Resist Art Create wax resist works of art using paint and crayons. Is It Constitutional? Students read constitutional amendments and use the information to evaluate laws and actions. Week Four Two Bad Ants The Ants Have It! To lure ants for classroom study, students create ant bodies using candy. Ant Farming Observations Students make observations of ants being placed in a commercial habitat. What Are the Parts of an Ant? Students draw an ant and label its parts. Practicing Place Value with Insect Facts Explore the world of insects, discover interesting facts, and practice writing place values. Investigate Activity: Observing the Life Cycle of a Beetle Students observe three stages in the life cycle of a beetle. Week Five Elena’s Serenade Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman These enrichment activities and resources enhance the reading of this biographical picture book. Map of Mexico - Blackline Master Use this map of Mexico to locate Monterrey, setting of this week's story. Praying Mantis Reading Passage This reading passage will teach students about the praying mantis. Science, Technology and Society: Smart Glass Use this reading passage and discussion questions to explore innovations in glass.

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