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READING AND WRITING WITH THE BASAL

Author: Dottie Broderick

Grade Level: 3

Overview:Using the basal readers, students will be asked to create written responses for comprehension and extended responses to literature using inferential reasoning, predicting, and gathering and interpreting information from the textbook and reference books. Note taking, independent reading, and story writing in addition to other assigned tasks, are included in the pilot. Creating adaptations for a handicapped student is part of the pilot.

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 2 Language for Literary Response and Expression, Standard 3 Language for critical Analysis and Evaluation. Standards in Social studies, Science and Health are included, but not specified.

Connection to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Life-long Learner, Effective Communicator, Responsible Citizen