Description
The March lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade ELA include:
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This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
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These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
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A list of everything that is included with the March curriculum ideas!
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This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
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These print-and-go thank-you notes are St. Patrick’s Day themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
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This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun shamrock theme!
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These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help!
These will do the trick!
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A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
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This checklist is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your math block.
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Quick Math Review: These quick reviews will go over grade-appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
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Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
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March Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the monthly themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
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Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
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What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backward story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
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Game: See more about the games listed below.
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Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color-by-math problem pages are included.
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A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and War with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
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Students will practice fact fluency and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
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Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets in the March lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade math
The March lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade ELA include:
“March ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
- This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“March ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines
- These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
- A list of everything that is included with the March curriculum ideas!
Note to Teacher
- This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
- These print-and-go thank-you notes are St. Patrick’s Day themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Shamrock Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
- This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun shamrock theme!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Substitute Punch Cards
- These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
- A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
ELA Lesson Checklist
- This checklist is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.
ELA Lesson #1: March Fill-In-The-Blanks
- These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.! Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech.
- Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: March Fixing Sentences
- Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets.
Writing Lesson: How To Catch a Leprechaun
- Students will brainstorm and write about how they would catch a leprechaun. Then they will draw a picture.
- Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, writing page, and illustration page.
Opinion Writing Lesson: Is Basketball the Best Sport?
- Students will write about their opinion about whether basketball is the best sport or not. This ties in perfectly with all the basketball games in March!
- Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, and writing page.
Wearing Green & International Women’s Day Reading Prompts & Lesson Plan
- 2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is a narrative piece about wearing green and the other is an informational passage about International Women’s Day.
- A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!
Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!
- This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud OR silent reading of any narrative story. It is focused on asking questions during reading. This lesson can be used over and over.
- A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“Lucky Clover” ELA Review Game
- Students will practice parts of speech and figurative language with a FUN and engaging board game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over!
Basketball Flap Book Activity
- Students will draw and color their favorite experience with a basketball inside the flap book. They will also write a short statement. The lesson plan is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
- Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets in the March lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade ELA








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