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Welcome is a unique, research-based solution giving students access to short, interesting, developmentally appropriate fiction and non-fiction texts for guided close reading, accompanied by writing activities and comprehensive teacher-support materials. Each level of the programme comprises 15 fiction and 15 non-fiction units. Not to be reproduced without permission fromEach unit of the programme contains: Scholastic Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 5 Moving On Darla called Stan. “Do you want my rocking chair? © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. Darla and her three little geese I cannot take my rocking chair © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. An engaging, high interest and carefully were moving to a new home. to our new home,” levelled reading text Darla could not take her rocking chair. said Darla. She could not take her table and chairs. They were too big to carry. Stan ran up on the grass. What did she do? “I like this red rocking chair!” said Stan. Darla called Little Fred. Little Fred hopped on the grass. “Thank you!” “I cannot carry my table Then he hopped on a chair. “You’re welcome! and chairs to our new Goodbye,” said Darla. home,” said Darla. Little Fred said, Then Darla and her three little geese “Do you want them?” “I like your table and chairs. flew off to their new home! And I love the colour green. Thank you!” Written by Jane Caryn 13 14 24/03/20 1:42 PM GRL E • 300L 24/03/20 1:42 PM 13-14 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Student Book L3 MovingOn.indd 14 13-14 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Student Book L3 MovingOn.indd 13 Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 5 Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 5 A graphic organiser and worksheet Graphic Organiser Worksheet to encourage children to structure their thinking and organise Name: Date: Name: Date: 2. Do you think Darla was a good friend? Write two sentences information from the texts they to tell why or why not. have read, while nurturing creativity Moving On Moving On and developing fluency in writing a. 1. Match the things to the characters. 1. Write a letter from Stan and Little Fred thanking Darla for the furniture. b. Dear Darla, © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © 150626330/Shutterstock. 2. Complete the chart. Your friends, © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © 150626330/Shutterstock. What was the problem? Stan and Little Fred © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © 150626330/Shutterstock. What did Darla do to solve the problem? Do you think Darla’s solution is a good one? Tell why or why not. 17-19 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Activity Book L3 MovingOn.indd 17 17 18 23/03/20 2:25 PM 17-19 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Activity Book L3 MovingOn.indd 19 19 23/03/20 2:25 PM 17-19 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Activity Book L3 MovingOn.indd 18 23/03/20 2:25 PM Moving OnLevel 3 • Fiction • Reading 5 Fill in the boxes below. Sentences Date: Rating: I found interesting List three new words you learnt from the text. Look A sheet for students to record new vocabulary up their meanings in a dictionary. Then, make a What I like and reading progress sentence with each word. about this story 24/03/20 1:46 PM New word What I Dictionary think will meaning happen next Sentence 14 New word 13-14 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Reading Journal L3 Moving On.indd 14 Dictionary meaning Sentence © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd New word Dictionary 13 meaning 24/03/20 1:46 PM Sentence 13-14 GRSR Plus Asia Ed Reading Journal L3 Moving On.indd 13 A detailed lesson plan with step-by-step guidance on close reading activities to develop deep comprehension, and a comprehensive Answer Key
Contents Not to be reproduced without permission fromFICTION 1. Bell Graphic Organiser PAGE Scholastic2. Just in Time! Worksheet 5 3. A Tale of Three Robins 6 4. Milton and Mona Graphic Organiser 5. Moving On Worksheet 8 6. Baseball, Bubbles and Boats 9 7. Mountain Neighbours Graphic Organiser 8. What Did Cody Like? Worksheet 11 9. Sky High! 12 10. A Little Shark Tale Graphic Organiser 11. The Nightingale Worksheet 14 12. The Ant and the Grasshopper 15 13. What’s Cooking? Graphic Organiser 14. The Very Late Lester Lane Worksheet 17 15. Don’t Be Late! 18 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 20 21 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 23 24 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 26 27 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 29 30 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 32 33 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 35 36 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 38 39 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 41 42 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 44 45 Graphic Organiser Worksheet 47 48
NON-FICTIONNot to be reproduced without permission from1. Dogs in Our Town Help Graphic Organiser PAGE Scholastic2. How to Mix Paint Colours Worksheet 3. Emails from the Mountains 50 4. Park Cleanup! Graphic Organiser 51 5. My Day at the Airport Worksheet 6. Is an Animal a Living Thing? 53 7. Is This a Real Animal? Graphic Organiser 54 8. Hiking Worksheet 9. Penguins 56 10. On the Ranch Graphic Organiser 57 11. At the Pumpkin Farm Worksheet 12. The Shore 59 13. Get Up and Go! Graphic Organiser 60 14. The Toy Museum Is Opening! Worksheet 15. All Kinds of Places 62 Graphic Organiser 63 Worksheet 65 Graphic Organiser 66 Worksheet 68 Graphic Organiser 69 Worksheet 71 Graphic Organiser 72 Worksheet 74 Graphic Organiser 75 Worksheet 77 Graphic Organiser 78 Worksheet 80 Graphic Organiser 81 Worksheet 83 Graphic Organiser 84 Worksheet 86 Graphic Organiser 87 Worksheet 89 Graphic Organiser 90 Worksheet 92 93
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 1 Date: Graphic Organiser Name: 1. W rite the names of the characters in the story in the blanks. Then, circle the name of the main character. Not to be reproduced without permission from© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. © From BELL by Libby Brereton, illustrated by Karen Mounsey-Smith, background: © flat-design-farm-landscape-background/Freepik.2. Complete the table.WhoWhereWhat Scholastic Beginning First, Then, Next, Middle First, Then, Next, End First, Then, Next, 5
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. From BELL by Libby Brereton, illustrated by Karen Mounsey-Smith, background: © flat-design-farm-landscape-background/Freepik. Not to be reproduced without permission from Date: 1. Draw a picture to show how the story ends. Then, write two sentencesScholastic to go with your picture. Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 1 a. b. Worksheet Name: 6
2. Do you think Bell has found a good home? Write two sentences to tell why or why not. a. b. 7 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. From BELL by Libby Brereton, illustrated by Karen Mounsey-Smith, background: © flat-design-farm-landscape-background/Freepik.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 2 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: Just in Time! Complete the chart below to tell what happened for Gus to be just in time. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic7:00 7:10 © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Kate Daubney, background: © Abstract-background-with-watercolor-texture/Freepik. 7:30 7:40 7:50 8:00 8
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 2 Worksheet Name: Date: Just in Time! 1. D raw Gus running for the bus or into the school. Choose a caption for the picture from the box. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic Gus is late Gus is just in time © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Kate Daubney, background: © Abstract-background-with-watercolor-texture/Freepik. 9
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Kate Daubney, background: © Abstract-background-with-watercolor-texture/Freepik. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. Do you think it would be bad if Gus got to school late? Write a sentence to tell why or why not. 10
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 3 Date: Graphic Organiser Name: © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Shirley Ng-Benitez/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc.Not to be reproduced without permission fromWhat did the robins say? Fill in the blanks to Scholastic tell the story. At first, Mum and Dad fed the babies. Peep: Chip: Freddy: Mum: Then, the little robins flapped their wings. Peep: Chip: Freddy: Mum: Mum and Dad fed the baby robins. The baby robins grew and grew. At last, Peep: Chip: Freddy: Mum: 11
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 3 Date: Worksheet Name: 1. D raw a picture of the family of robins. Label your picture. MumNot to be reproduced without permission fromDadPeepChipFreddy Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Shirley Ng-Benitez/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. 12
2. Do you think the three little robins were brave? Write a sentence to tell why or why not. 13 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Shirley Ng-Benitez/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 4 Date: Graphic Organiser Name: What lessons does Mona teach and learn? List them in the correct boxes. Lessons Mona Teaches Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc. Lesson Mona Learns 14
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 4 Date: Worksheet Name: 1. W rite a story that tells what Milton and Mona like to do together on the beach. Write a heading for your story. Not to be reproduced without permission from © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc.Scholastic 15
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. Do you think Mona is a good teacher? Write a sentence to tell why or why not. 16
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 5 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: Moving On 1. Match the things to the characters. Not to be reproduced without permission from© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © 150626330/Shutterstock.2. Complete the chart. Scholastic What was the problem? What did Darla do to solve the problem? Do you think Darla’s solution is a good one? Tell why or why not. 17
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 5 Worksheet Name: Date: Moving On 1. W rite a letter from Stan and Little Fred thanking Darla for the furniture. Not to be reproduced without permission from ScholasticDear Darla, Your friends, © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © 150626330/Shutterstock. Stan and Little Fred 18
2. Do you think Darla was a good friend? Write two sentences to tell why or why not. a. b. 19 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © 150626330/Shutterstock.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 6 Date: Graphic Organiser Name: Draw the things needed and complete the chart to show how to have a bubble bath. HOW TO HAVE A BUBBLE BATH Things you will need Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. © menu-kids-with-hand-drawn-fast-food/Freepik. Things to do 1. Pour into the 2. Turn on the 3. Put some in the 4. Be sure to keep some room for 20
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 6 Date: Worksheet Name: 1. W rite two sentences from the story that tell you that Ricky really does not want to take a bath. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic a. b. © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Tracy Bishop/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. 21
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Tracy Bishop/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. Which part of the story did you think was the funniest? Draw a picture. Then, write a sentence to go with your picture. 22
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 7 Date: Graphic Organiser Name: 1. W ho are Zack Moose’s neighbours? What do they like to do? Draw pictures and complete the chart. Not to be reproduced without permission from Picture Scholastic Name What they like to do © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. © 4725201/Freepik. Write three a. sentences from the story b. that tell you Zack Moose is a good neighbour. c. 23
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 7 Date: Worksheet Name: 1. Write two ways in which the Bears and the Goats are the same as and different from each other. Same a. b. Different a. b. Not to be reproduced without permission from © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. Scholastic 24
2. Which of Zack Moose’s neighbours would you like to see in the mountains? Write a sentence to tell why. 25 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 8 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: What Did Cody Like? Complete the chart to tell what Cody liked and what he did not like. Not to be reproduced without permission from ScholasticCody likedCody did not like Cody liked all things that © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Jomike Tejido/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © watercolour-texture-background/Freepik. 26
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 8 Worksheet Name: Date: What Did Cody Like? 1. Complete the letter from Cody to his friend. © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Jomike Tejido/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © watercolour-texture-background/Freepik.Not to be reproduced without permission fromDear, Scholastic I like to eat . I like to give rides to but not with . I like to play with I like to wear a . put on but I do not like to What do you like? . I like all things Your friend, ! Cody 27
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Jomike Tejido/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © watercolour-texture-background/Freepik. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. Write two sentences to tell why you think Cody should like things that begin with other letters, not just the letter ‘c’. a. b. 28
NLevel 3 • Fiction • Reading 9© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © John Joven/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. oGraphic Organiser t toName: be re S k y H i g h !Draw the things that Joey and Jerry fly over in order. What do they decide not to fly over?Date: prDraw it last. Then, label your pictures. oduWhy do Joey and Jerry fly over these things? ceda. b. c. without permission fromWhy do you think Joey and Jerry decide not to fly over this? What do they decide to do instead? Scholastic 29
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 9 Worksheet Name: Date: Sky High! 1. Add another part to this story in which Joey and Jerry fly to a new place. Write what happens. Draw a picture to go with your story. Not to be reproduced without permission from © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © John Joven/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. Scholastic 30
2. Do you think Joey and Jerry will fly to the top of the skyscraper one day? Write a sentence to tell why or why not. 31 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © John Joven/MB Artists, Inc. for Scholastic Inc.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 10 Date: Setting (where) Graphic Organiser Name: Complete the story map. Characters (who) 1. 2. 3. Not to be reproduced without permission from ScholasticBeginningWhat happens in the storyEnd© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc., background: © sea-life/Freepik. Middle 32
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 10 Date: Worksheet Name: 1. Imagine you are the wise shark. Retell the story with the words in the box. has an important job to do sharks hunt fish to swim all alone a little shark lonely to hunt with me her job Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic One day, I met © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc., background: © sea-life/Freepik. named Penny. She was and did not want in the big, blue sea. The other fish did not want to swim with Penny because . I told Penny that every fish in the sea . Penny was a shark and was to hunt. I asked her . Penny was happy! 33
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc., background: © sea-life/Freepik. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. What do you think are the three most important ways in which the wise shark helps Penny? List them. a. b. c. 34
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 11 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: The Nightingale Complete the chart. Not to be reproduced without permission from How the real nightingale and the toy nightingale are alike Scholastic a. b. © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. © 289642706/Shutterstock, © sample-flora-white-tree-grow/Freepik. How the real nightingale and the toy nightingale are different Real nightingale Toy nightingale a. a. b. b. c. c. 35
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 11 Worksheet Name: Date: The Nightingale 1. D raw the real nightingale singing to the emperor. Then, write a sentence to go with your picture. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Joanne Renaud/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. 36
2. Who is a better friend — the emperor or the nightingale? Write a sentence to tell why. 37 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Joanne Renaud/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 12 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: The Ant and the Grasshopper What did the ant and the grasshopper do in each season? Draw pictures and write a sentence below each to tell the story. Not to be reproduced without permission from ScholasticIn summerGrasshopperAnt . . © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc., background: © hand-drawn-seasonal-poster-collection/Freepik. Ant In winter Grasshopper At first, Then, Grasshopper Ant 38
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 12 Worksheet Name: Date: The Ant and the Grasshopper 1. Draw a picture of the ant and the grasshopper during the next summer. Then, complete the sentence frame with the help of the words given in the box to tell what happens. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations by © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc., background: © hand-drawn-seasonal-poster-collection/Freepik. food winter gather store During the next summer, the ant and the grasshopper 39
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations by © Rob McClurkan Illustration for Scholastic Inc., background: © hand-drawn-seasonal-poster-collection/Freepik. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. Who do you think did the right thing — the ant or the grasshopper? Write a sentence to tell why. 40
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 13 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: What’s Cooking? Tick (✓) what the children make. Say why they make it. Cross (✗) what the children do not make. Say why they do not make it. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic Do they make it? Why? © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Background: © top-view-restaurant-table-with-flat-design/Freepik. 41
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 13 Worksheet Name: Date: What’s Cooking? 1. C omplete the story with the words in the box. Not to be reproduced without permission fromcakesandwiches juice Scholastic surprise party best friend’s birthday birthday gift © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Audrey Durney/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © top-view-restaurant-table-with-flat-design/Freepik, © chocolate, cake, orange juice, sandwiches/Joseph Tey. a few friends box of chocolates It was my yesterday. I gave her a . I invited and baked a . I also made some and a big jar of . I gave her a as a . My friend was very happy with the surprise! 42
2. Making a meal is the best way to surprise someone. Do you agree? Write a sentence to tell why or why not. 43 Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Audrey Durney/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc., background: © top-view-restaurant-table-with-flat-design/Freepik, © chocolate, cake, orange juice, sandwiches/Joseph Tey.
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 14 Graphic Organiser Name: Date: The Very Late Lester Lane Complete the sentence frames to tell what happened when Lester was late. Not to be reproduced without permission from Lester liked to stay Scholastic at night. This made Lester © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. every morning. And that made Lester every day. And that made Lester every Saturday. When Lester missed 44
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 14 Worksheet Name: Date: The Very Late Lester Lane 1. A dd another part to this story in which Lester is able to play in a baseball game. Write what happens. Draw a picture to go with your story. Not to be reproduced without permission from © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc.Scholastic 45
© 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. Illustrations © Paul Meisel/Tugeau 2, Inc. for Scholastic Inc. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. Is it a good idea to stay up late all the time? Write two sentences to tell why or why not. a. b. 46
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 15 Date: Graphic Organiser Name: © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. © From Don’t Be Late! by Libby Brereton, illustrated by Chris Vallo, © notebook-clips-crayon-design-plat/Freepik, background: © summer-holidays-background/Freepik. 1. H elp the family make a list of things to pack for the trip to the beach. Packing List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholastic 2. W ill the list be useful for the family the next time they want to go to the beach? How? 47
Level 3 • Fiction • Reading 15 Date: Worksheet Name: 1. C omplete the sentence frames with the help of the words given in the box. Then, draw a picture of the family doing these things at the beach. Not to be reproduced without permission from Scholasticplaying with a beach ballreadingplaying in the sand a. Ben and Mike © 2019 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd. © From Don’t Be Late! by Libby Brereton, illustrated by Chris Vallo, background: © summer-holidays-background/Freepik. b. Dad and Mum c. The dog 48
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