Grade 3 Units

Explore Grade 3 unit plans in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts with standards-aligned lessons that support inquiry, literacy, and problem-solving skills.

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Grade 3 Math Units

Unit Plan 8 (Grade 3 Math): Time & Intervals—Word Problems with All Operations

Build fluency telling and writing time to the minute, finding elapsed time with timelines, and solving one- and two-step word problems using equations with unknowns—checking reasonableness with benchmarks and inverse thinking.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 3 Math): Addition/Subtraction within 1,000—Methods & Reasoning

Build fluency adding and subtracting within 1,000 by using place-value strategies, compensation, open number lines, and standard algorithms—explaining steps, checking for reasonableness, and critiquing mathematical reasoning.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 3 Math): Place Value to 1,000 & Rounding

Build place-value fluency to 1,000 by reading/writing numbers, comparing with number lines, and rounding to the nearest 10 or 100 to make quick, reasonable real-world estimates.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 3 Math): Properties of Operations—Strategy Builders

Build multiplication fact power by using commutative, associative, and distributive properties to turn hard facts into easier ones; model with arrays and area/tape diagrams to justify efficient strategies and solve real-world problems.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 3 Math): Division as Equal Sharing & Grouping

Explore division through equal sharing and equal grouping; model with arrays, tape diagrams, and number lines; use inverse multiplication (unknown factor) to solve and justify answers.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 3 Math): Arrays & Area Models—Structure of Multiplication

Use arrays and unit-square area models to build multiplication understanding, connect rows × columns to factors × product, and explore commutativity to choose the best representation for real-world problems.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 3 Math): Equal Groups & Repeated Addition → Multiplication

Learn multiplication through equal groups, arrays, and number-line jumps—moving from skip-counting and repeated addition to writing equations with unknowns and choosing the best model to solve real-world problems.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 3 Math): Building Our Math Community & Problem-Solving Norms

Establish math community norms with journals, self-checking, and error analysis; explore equal groups and arrays to preview multiplication while reinforcing place-value language.

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Grade 3 ELA Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 3 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Grade 3 writing portfolio unit: students polish and present their best work with visuals, reflections, and author talks—celebrating growth and setting future writing goals.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 3 ELA): Author Study – Exploring Style and Craft

Grade 3 literature unit: students compare two works by the same author, analyze tone and craft moves, and write imitation paragraphs that mirror the author’s style and voice.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 3 ELA): Revising and Editing for Clarity

Grade 3 grammar & conventions unit: students master sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling through editing stations and a final polished writing piece.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 3 ELA): Summarizing and Synthesizing Information

Grade 3 informational reading & writing unit: teach students to summarize, compare, and synthesize across texts using main ideas, key details, evidence, and linking words.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 3 ELA): Writing Informational Reports

Grade 3 informational writing unit: teach students to create multi-paragraph reports with headings, linking words, domain vocabulary, and labeled visuals that enhance understanding.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 3 ELA): Research Project – Influential Figures

Grade 3 research unit: students use multiple sources to take notes, paraphrase, compare details, write a paragraph, and cite titles/authors in a simple source list.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 3 ELA): Reading and Analyzing Biographies

Grade 3 biography unit: 5-session CCSS-aligned lessons on chronology, character motivation & main idea—timelines, motivation charts, and text-visual evidence.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 3 ELA): Procedural Texts – How-To Writing

CCSS-aligned 3rd grade how-to writing unit: in 5 days students plan materials, write numbered steps with temporal words, add tips, and peer-test for clarity.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 3 ELA): Reading for Cause and Effect

Grade 3 ELA text structure unit: teach cause and effect in informational texts, use signal words and graphic organizers, explain sentence/paragraph links, and practice listening Q&A in one week.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 3 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Suspense

Grade 3 ELA unit: craft character voice and suspense with dialogue, action beats, thoughts, and pacing; master dialogue punctuation and publish in 5 days.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 3 ELA): Crafting Descriptive Narratives

Grade 3 ELA writing unit: revise small-moment narratives with precise word choice, vivid sensory details, figurative language, and satisfying closure in 5 days.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 3 ELA): Comparing Poems and Prose

Grade 3 ELA unit: compare poems and prose in 5 days—analyze lines/stanzas vs. sentences/paragraphs, explain visuals and layout, use context clues/affixes, and complete a final comparison.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 3 ELA): Writing Original Poems

Grade 3 poetry unit (5 days): craft free verse, acrostic, and shape poems using sensory details and precise words; draft, revise, and publish two.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 3 ELA): Performance Poetry and Fluency

Grade 3 ELA fluency unit: 5 days on poetry performance - mark phrasing/pauses, build accuracy, rate, expression, self-correct with context, and give clear intros.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 3 ELA): Exploring Poetry Forms

Grade 3 poetry unit: 5-day lessons on rhyme, repetition, stanzas, rhythm, and visuals. Students analyze structure and craft a four-line stanza using words for effect.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 3 ELA): Introducing Figurative Language

Teach Grade 3 figurative language in 5 sessions: students identify similes & metaphors, use sensory imagery, build fluency, and write a vivid paragraph.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 3 ELA): Comparing Stories by the Same Author

Engage Grade 3 readers in a 5-session author study: compare themes, settings, plots; identify style & tone; write an informative paragraph with evidence.