Grade 3 · Cluster 1 · Module 1 (low stamina) · Tap any underlined word to see a picture
Read in Randi Whitney's voice.
In 1620, a group of travelers called the sailed across the
Atlantic looking for a place where many of them could live and practice their
beliefs freely. After many weeks at sea, they reached the of North
America. The explored the land and found an area called Plymouth.
Nearby were filled with tall that could
be used to build and . There was also fresh
and land where could be planted. The
made it possible for their ship to anchor safely.
was coming, and the Pilgrims needed to begin building
quickly. They started constructing small homes and gathering
for . Soon, Plymouth became the place where they
settled and built their new .
Fifteen key nouns are tappable in this passage. Each opens a simple picture, the
content language support accommodation for new English language learners.
Take Turns Reading (Fluency)
The teacher reads one sentence and pauses. The student reads the next sentence. Keep taking turns to the end of the passage.
Model. Read each Teacher sentence with clear expression and phrasing, then pause so the student knows it is their turn.
Track. The student points under each word with a finger or pointer, left to right and top to bottom, while you read and while they read.
Praise. Name what went well in the student's reading, such as expression, smooth phrasing, or a tricky word said with accuracy. Reread any tricky word together.
1.■Teacher readsIn 1620, a group of travelers called the Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean looking for a place where many of them could live and practice their beliefs freely.
2.●Student readsAfter many weeks at sea, they reached the coast of North America.
3.■Teacher readsThe Pilgrims explored the land and found an area called Plymouth.
4.●Student readsNearby were forests filled with tall trees that could be used to build homes and ships.
5.■Teacher readsThere was also fresh water and land where crops could be planted.
6.●Student readsThe harbor made it possible for their ship to anchor safely.
7.■Teacher readsWinter was coming, and the Pilgrims needed to begin building shelters quickly.
8.●Student readsThey started constructing small homes and gathering wood for fires.
9.■Teacher readsSoon, Plymouth became the place where they settled and built their new colony.
ELPS supported by this routine
ELPS 3(H) Read with fluency and demonstrate comprehension of content-area text.
ELPS 3(A) Demonstrate awareness of print concepts and directionality of reading as left to right and top to bottom.
ELPS 2(A) Produce sounds of newly acquired vocabulary such as long and short vowels, silent letters, and consonant clusters to pronounce words with accuracy.
The Writing Academy · Content Language Support · Grade 3 Cluster 1 Module 1