{"product_id":"a-fine-fine-school-interdisciplinary-unit-novel-study-journeys-3rd-grade","title":"A FINE, FINE SCHOOL: INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT NOVEL STUDY (JOURNEYS 3RD GRADE)","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003eA Fine, Fine School: Interdisciplinary Unit Novel Study (Journeys 3rd Grade) –\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003eThis engaging interdisciplinary unit is built around the beloved story \u003cem style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003eA Fine, Fine School\u003c\/em\u003e by Sharon Creech, aligning with the Journeys 3rd Grade curriculum. Designed to deepen comprehension and spark meaningful discussion, the unit includes vocabulary activities, reading response pages, writing prompts, and cross-curricular connections to math, social studies, and character education. Students explore themes of balance, community, and the true meaning of learning while developing literacy and critical thinking skills. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or literacy centers, this resource brings the story to life in a way that is both fun and academically enriching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003eDo you love your \u003cem style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003efine, fine school\u003c\/em\u003e like Mr. Keene does? Why do you think students love their school?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003eChildren have a special affection for their school and are very proud of it, A sweet story that will make children think about their own school and how they feel about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003eA Fine, Fine School \u003c\/em\u003eportrays a school with its own uniqueness. Mr. Keene, the principal, loves his fine fine school and the fine fine teachers and the fine fine students. He loves to see how much learning is going on every day. He decides to have the students and the teachers come to more school - on Saturdays and Sundays and holidays and summer too! Soon, Mr. Keene finds out that the children are not learning everything they need to know - they do not know how to climb trees or skip. Mr. Keene realizes that time off from school is important too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003eA Fine, Fine School \u003c\/em\u003e(by Sharon Creech): Reading\/Writing Unit \u0026amp; Math Extension is a comprehensive and engaging educational program designed for 3rd-grade students, part of the Journeys curriculum. The unit revolves around the captivating story of a school principal who, in his eagerness to make his already fine school even finer, inadvertently overwhelms his students and staff with excessive learning. Through this humorous narrative, students explore the themes of balance, moderation, and the importance of preserving time for creativity and play. The integrated approach of the program incorporates language arts, reading, and writing activities that promote critical thinking and foster a deeper understanding of the text. Additionally, the math extension activities challenge students to apply mathematical concepts encountered in the story, allowing them to further develop their analytical and problem-solving skills. Overall, \"A Fine, Fine School\" provides a well-rounded learning experience that nurtures both academic growth and the appreciation of a balanced and enriching educational journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis 35-page ready to use resource includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. book summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. link to video read aloud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. reading comprehension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. sequencing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. character traits\/setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. story summarizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; min-height: 1.6em; color: #222222; font-family: Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: #000000;\"\u003e. main idea\/details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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