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A Lesson on The Turtle and the Rabbit Grade: Grade 3
Subject: English Language Arts
Created by: Miranda Bennett
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: college
Lesson Description: A test lesson :)
Common Core Standards Covered with This Lesson
  • 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.3.6: Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4a: Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4c: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.1d: Provide a concluding statement or section.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.4a: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
 
     
     
 
Lesson Content: Reading
Instructions: Please read the following reading passage as many times as needed (aloud and silent) before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of this passage is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this content. Feel free to print the passage if needed.

The Turtle and the Rabbit

The Rabbit was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. "I have never yet been beaten,” said he, "when I put forth my full speed. I challenge any one here to race with me. I am the best.” 

The Turtle said quietly, "I accept your challenge. I am tired of your bragging. I am confident that I can beat you.” 

“That is a good joke," said the Rabbit; "I could dance around you all the way. You will never be able to speed past me. You will not get the victory." 

“Keep your boasting till you've beaten me,” answered the Turtle. "Shall we race? I know that I can defeat you.”

So a course was fixed and a start was made. The Rabbit darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, believing that the Turtle could never catch him, lay down by the wayside to have a nap. The Turtle never for a moment stopped, but went on with a slow but steady pace straight to the end of the course. 

When the Rabbit awoke from his nap, he saw the Turtle just near the winning-post. The Rabbit ran as fast as he could, but it was too late. He saw the Turtle had reached the goal. He was very surprised. He had never lost a race before.
 
     
     
 
Task 1: Vocabulary Activity (30 points)
Instructions: Please complete the following vocabulary activity by choosing the correct meaning of each word selected from the passage and use of each word correctly in a sentence.
Vocabulary Questions
Word/Phrase: Boasting | Tier: 2 | Points: 15
Q1 What does the word "boasting" mean in the context that it is used in the passage?
A. To cry
B. To show off *
C. To complain
D. To be afraid
Which of the following sentences uses the word "boasting" correctly?
A. Sam was boasting about his grades to his friends all day at school. *
B. Millie was boasting about hard the science quiz was.
C. Ethan was in the bathroom boasting loudly by himself.
D. Anthony boasted about his broken arm.
Word/Phrase: Moral | Tier: 3 | Points: 15
Q2 What is the \"moral\" of a story?
A. The main character
B. What the story is about
C. The lesson/big picture *
D. How someone is feeling during the story
Which sentence uses the word \"moral\" correctly?
A. The moral of the story is that you should always tell the truth *
B. Derrick has good morals
C. Lindas morale was low
D. Pets have morals too
Standards Covered with This Lesson Activity: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.3,
 
     
     
 
Task 2: Discussion Activity (50 points)
Instructions: This discussion forum will have questions for students to respond. Read the posted questions, and respond to each. Students are responsible for posting one initial and and two peer responses for each topic.
  Topic Title Replies
Message Why Does the Rabbit Nap?
During the race, the Rabbit is convinced that he will win the race even if he takes a nap in the middle of it, why?
Sent on: Sep 16, 2024 by: Miranda Bennett		 0
Message Moral Of The Story
What do you think the moral of this story is important?
Sent on: Sep 16, 2024 by: Miranda Bennett		 0
Message Alternate Ending
How do you think the rabbit couldve won the race?
Sent on: Sep 20, 2024 by: Miranda Bennett		 0
Message Different animals, Different story
If you could choose different animals to race, which animals would you choose, who would win, and why?
Sent on: Sep 20, 2024 by: Miranda Bennett		 0
Standards Covered with This Lesson Activity: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.6,
 
     
     
 
Task 3: Writing Activity (20 points)
Instructions: Please provide a quick summary of the reading. After your summary, explain what you think the moral of the story is and why.
Standards Covered with This Lesson Activity: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4a, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4c, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.1d, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.4a,
 
     

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