Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
The following is one model, based on a sample topic consisting of two picture books and two chapter books. Adapt this plan according to the texts in the topic you’re working on and the organization of your reading block. Please note: • The number of sections per book varies. • The amount of time needed to complete sections will also vary.
Week 1: Picture Book and Advanced Decodables Card
Day 1 Topic Launch Media Day 1 of Each Topic Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Before Reading
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Read Sections 1 and 2 • During Reading: Sections 1 and 2 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See prompt for each section.)
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Read Sections 3 and 4
Read: Advanced Decodables Card • Introduce Multisyllabic Words with Morphemes • Practice Reading Words • High-Frequency Highlights • Read the Text • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Advanced Decodables Card • Second Reading
• First Reading: Students share something of interest and something they wonder about.
• After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading
• During Reading: Sections 3 and 4
• Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
• After Reading: Wrap Up
• Show What You Know
Knowledge Library Implementation Guide: Grades 3–5 3
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