Unit Plan

Unit 3: King Arthur and the Round Table

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Over four weeks, fourth graders study King Arthur and the Round Table, retold by Alice M. Hadfield. Fifteen lessons take pupils through each chapter, complete word work, and the writing process to draft paragraphs, sentences, dialogue, and a short story. Four days provide time to pause, take assessments, and participate in culminating activities.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Make take-home materials part of the school day's plan in small groups or for independent practice
  • While pupils watch the video, check in with learners one-on-one to decide which papers they'd like to keep in their portfolios
Classroom Considerations
  • The third unit in a series of eight by Core Knowledge
  • Set aside ample prep time to make copies
  • Review lessons' "At a Glance" section to learn what materials are required
Pros
  • The pacing calendar is color-coded and divided by day, time, and topic
  • The unit is thorough, well-thought-out, and provides detail to make conducting it easier
Cons
  • None