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Grade 3 | C4 | Module 1
Significant Inferencing Sentences Using MICE
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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will establish the ECR framework and model significant inferencing using MICE.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
First day of this module!
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Benjamin Franklin and Electricity" and "The Founding Fathers"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Highlighter
QUICK THINK
What do you already know about Benjamin Franklin and Electricity?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will model prompt shaping: circle topic (red), box charge (yellow), triangle clue word (green).
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Set up the ECR framework and model significant inferencing using MICE.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Founding Fathers"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What was the hardest part of MICE Stack?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss what makes a significance sentence strong.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Explored prompt shaping: circle topic (red), box charge (yellow), triangle clue word.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Benjamin Franklin and Electricity" and "The Founding Fathers"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
How did Benjamin Franklin and Electricity help you with today's writing?
Visible
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will four independent prompts: red circle, yellow box, green triangle, then WHY or HOW. Score 16 points.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Discussed what makes a significance sentence strong.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Benjamin Franklin and Electricity"
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What step in the HOW pathway are you most proud of?
Independent
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will review MICE work. Award strength recognition.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Four independent prompts: red circle, yellow box, green triangle, then WHY or HOW.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
New unfamiliar passage (Exit Ticket)
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
If you had one minute to teach MICE, what would you say?
Reflective
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