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Benchmark – Literacy Lesson
Benchmark – Literacy Lesson
Billie Harrelson
Grand Canyon University: REA-305
Deborah Macias
June 9, 2019
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Benchmark – Literacy Lesson
Literature Lesson on Pollution, Grade 3
Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1 , Ask and answer questions to demonstrate
understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 , Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from
diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is
conveyed through key details in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3 , Describe
characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their
actions contribute to the sequence of events. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5 , Demonstrate
understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word
meanings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5. A , Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings
of words and phrases in context. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5. B , Identify real-life
connections between words and their use. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.C , Distinguish
shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of
certainty.
Objective: The purpose of this lesson is to make students aware of what is pollution, and to help
them identify some things that can make a difference within their community which will benefit
the earth. In order to achieve this objective, students need to know about pollution, the issues it
causes, and the affects it has on the environment. I will provide students with information