Journeys: Grade 3, Unit 4 by James Baumann is designed to elevate third graders’ reading abilities through a captivating collection of texts and interactive lessons. This unit emphasizes reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and writing skills. Students will explore themes such as Natural Wonders, Great Achievements, Family Traditions, and Courageous Acts, fostering an appreciation for nature, recognizing human accomplishments, understanding cultural practices, and learning about bravery. Instructional strategies include teacher-led read-alouds, guided reading sessions, independent reading, phonics and word study, and writing workshops. The course employs regular formative and summative assessments, as well as ongoing progress monitoring, to effectively track and support each student’s reading development, aiming to cultivate confident, proficient, and enthusiastic readers.
