In this quiz, students asses their understanding of standard L.3.4.A. Students answer five questions that test their understanding of using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases. The quiz includes: • Two write-in questions • Three multiple choice questions • An accompanying answer guide with correct answers, answer choice rationales, and DOK levels For more teaching and learning resources on standard L.3.4.A, visit Wisewire.com.

In this playlist, students explore standard L.3.4.A. They learn how to find context clues and how to use different kinds of context clues to determine the meaning of a word or phrase. Students are walked through the process of identifying context clues and using them to determine the meaning of words or phrases. Students apply what they learned by selecting a passage to read, locating three sentences that have unknown words or phrases, and using context clues to determine the meaning. Students also have the option to view instructional videos and complete practice quizzes or activities. The playlist includes: • Two links to instructional videos • Two links to practice quizzes or activities • Definitions of key terms, such as synonyms and antonyms • Example sentences from “The Chipmunk” in Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers by John Burroughs • A self-check quiz consisting of two multiple choice questions and two fill-in-the-blank questions • Examples of using definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and examples as context clues to determine meaning For more teaching and learning resources on standard L.3.4.A, visit Wisewire.com.

In this playlist, students explore standard W.3.2.A. They learn how to introduce a topic, group related information, and include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. Students are guided through the steps of identifying introduction sentences, categorizing information, and using illustrations to help readers understand the text. Students apply what they learned in the playlist by conducting research on a selected topic and writing an introductory paragraph. Students also have the option to view instructional videos and complete practice quizzes or activities. The playlist includes: • One link to an instructional video or text ��� Two links to practice quizzes or activities • Definitions of key terms, such as topic and category • Example sentences and paragraphs showing how to introduce a topic, put information into categories, and use illustrations Accompanying Teaching Notes include: • Differentiated instruction activity for students who work best in groups and a sample response • Links to additional resources, such as an article describing ways to teach third graders how to write a simple paragraph For more teaching and learning resources on standard W.3.2.A, visit Wisewire.com.

In this quiz, students assess their understanding of standard 3.G.A.1. Students answer three questions that test their understanding of shapes in different categories and the attributes of these shapes. This quiz includes: • Three identification problems • An accompanying answer guide with correct answers and DOK levels For more teaching and learning resources on standard 3.G.A.1, visit Wisewire.com.

In this playlist, students explore standard RL.5.7. They will analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to a text. Students will study illustrations to determine how illustrations can contribute to the tone and meaning of the story. Students also have the option to view instructional videos and complete practice quizzes or activities. The playlist includes: • 2 links to instructional videos or texts • 3 links to practice quizzes or activities • 1 assessment that includes three multiple choice questions • Definitions of key terms, such as multimedia elements and tone • Examples of different versions of Cinderella and how visual and multimedia elements change the tone and meaning of the familiar story Accompanying Teaching Notes include: • Additional activities and writing prompts to help your students explore the standard • Links to additional practice quizzes or activities • An answer guide with correct answers, answer choice rationales, and DOK levels

In this playlist, students explore standard RL.5.5. They will explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the structure of a poem.. Students also have the option to listen to instructional audio and complete practice quizzes or activities. The playlist includes: • 5 links to instructional videos, audio, or texts • 3 links to practice quizzes or activities • 1 assessment that includes five multiple choice questions • Definitions of key terms, such as denouement and exposition • Examples of how to identify and analyze key details Accompanying Teaching Notes include: • Additional activities to help your students explore the standard • Links to additional practice quizzes or activities • An answer guide with correct answers, answer choice rationales, and DOK levels

In this playlist, students explore standard RL.5.2. They will determine the topic and theme of a poem. Students will describe how the speaker of a poem reflects upon the topic. Students also have the option to view instructional videos and complete practice quizzes or activities. The playlist includes: • 5 links to instructional videos or texts • 1 assessment that includes five multiple choice questions • Definitions of key terms, such as topic and theme • Examples of how to identify the speaker, topic, theme, and tone by asking questions Accompanying Teaching Notes include: • Additional activities to help your students explore the standard • Links to additional practice quizzes or activities • An answer guide with correct answers, answer choice rationales, and DOK levels

In this playlist, students explore standard RI.8.8. They will delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text. Students will assess whether the reasoning used in an argument is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient. They will recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. Students also have the option to view instructional videos and complete practice quizzes or activities. The playlist includes: • 1 link to instructional videos, audio, or texts • 1 link to practice quizzes or activities • 1 assessment that includes five multiple choice questions • Definitions of key terms, such as relevant and evidence • Examples of how to delineate claims and evidence Accompanying Teaching Notes include: • Additional activities and writing prompts to help your students explore the standard • Links to additional practice quizzes or activities on certain parts of the standard, such as supporting arguments • An answer guide with correct answers, answer choice rationales, and DOK levels