What a Pro Knows: Playing to Win by Christine Louise Hohlbaum 2016

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3^rdGrade ELA
May 4-15
Work Packet

May 4-May 8
Week 7 Distance Learning

Common Lit reading passage. What Pros Know
Daily Editing Task Week 7

Optional
MyOn-Test on AR
45 minutes of iReady reading and iReady math

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What a Pro Knows: Playing to Win

By Christine Louise Hohlbaum
2016

Tamika Catchings is a retired professional basketball player. She spent her entire 15-year career with the Indiana Fever, a women’s American basketball team. In this informational text, Christine Louise Hohlbaum discusses Catching’s life and accomplishments. As you read, take notes on what challenges that Catchings faced growing up.

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Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings is a star both on and oA the court. The daughter of NBA player Harvey Catchings is a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star. She is also the creator of a foundation that helps children. It may surprise some people to know Catchings was born partially deaf.¹She says that’s exactly what motivated her to become the star she is today.

Meeting the Challenge

Because she was hard of hearing, Catchings could not speak well, and she had to wear hearing aids. Her classmates teased her constantly. She would run home from school and hide in her room for hours. “I cried and prayed a lot,” she admits.

Catchings spent a lot of time at school playing basketball. She was good at it and she worked hard. She worked hard on her class subjects, too. She began to dream of a career in sports.

"Catchings wears number 24. Her dad wore 42!" by Courtesy of

Frank McGrath/Pacers Sports & Entertainment is used with permission.

“Being good in sports [and at school] was my challenge to those who made fun of me,” she says. “People… couldn’t say that I wasn’t smart, and they couldn’t challenge me on the court, ?eld, or wherever. That was my challenge to them.”

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Catchings knew from visiting her father’s practices how much hard work it took to be a pro basketball player. But she knew what she wanted and was willing to work for it. The fact that there was no professional women’s basketball team at the time didn’t stop her from reaching for her goal. She just thought she would have to join a men’s team. Then in 1996, the WNBA was formed.

Today, Catchings plays for the Indiana Fever. She does not wear her hearing aids on the court. She does wear them when she speaks publicly and whenever else she thinks she needs them. She travels the world to play basketball and to speak out on behalf of hard of-hearing people.

1. lacking the ability to hear, or having a di@cult time hearing

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Catchings’s dedication²to her family is constant. “There were plenty of times that I wanted to give up, but my family was there to support me to strive for bigger and better things,” she says. “Giving up was not an option.”

2. Dedication (noun): a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone

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Text-Dependent Questions

Directions: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

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PART A: What is the central idea of the text?

A. B. C. D.
Catchings felt pressured by her father to be the best female player in basketball. Catchings experienced unfair treatment in basketball because of her gender. Catchings didn’t think that she could play basketball with her hearing loss. Catchings used her struggles in life to drive her to do her best in sports.

2.

PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

A.

B. C. D.
“Catchings was born partially deaf. She says that’s exactly what motivated her to become the star she is today.” (Paragraph 1) “Because she was hard of hearing, Catchings could not speak well, and she had to wear hearing aids.” (Paragraph 2) “Catchings knew from visiting her father’s practices how much hard work it took to be a pro basketball player.” (Paragraph 5) “She travels the world to play basketball and to speak out on behalf of hard ofhearing people.” (Paragraph 6)

3.

Which of the following describes how the information in the text is organized?

A.

B. C. D.
The author compares Catchings’ experiences being deaf as a child with her experiences as an adult. The author discusses the challenges Catchings encountered, and then how she became successful as a basketball player. The author describes Catchings’ experiences in basketball before there was a women’s team, and then how they changed after. The author discusses the support that Catchings’ family oAered her, and then how they contributed to her success.

4.

How did Catchings’ peers treat her, and how did this contribute to her commitment to

basketball and school?

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Day 1:
Serious Snow Storm!

People who have lived in the southern part of the United States most of their lives have not experienced a sever snow storm. These storms, called blizzards, are as powerful and dangerous as hurricanes are to the southern states. However, instead of heavy rainfall, blizzards drop layers of snow and sleet that can cover cars and trap people in their homes. One particular blizzard that created much devastation to the northern united states was the blizzard of 1940. The day starts off warm and sunny so folks never expected a snow storm would come. By the end of the day, there were train wrecks with sunken ships, and people trapped in their cars, boats and homes. The Blizzard of 1940 surprised everyone with her frigid fury. There was snow everywhere! Thankfully, with weather forcast today, people have a better chance of being prepared for storms like these.

Please examine the underlined section of each sentence and determine which choice should replace it. If the section is correct as is, then mark choice d.

1. People who have lived in the southern part of the United States most of their lives have not experienced a sever snow storm.

a. seveer b. severe c. sevear d. correct as is

2. These storms, called blizzards, are as powerful and dangerous as hurricanes are to the southern states.

a. These storms are called blizzards, b. This storms, called blizzards, c. These storms called Blizzards d. correct as is

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3. One particular blizzard that created much devastation to the northern united states was the blizzard of 1940.

a. United States was the Blizzard of 1940. b. Unites States was the blizzard of 1940. c. united states was the Blizzard of 1940. d. correct as is

4. The day starts off warm and sunny so folks never expected a snow storm would come.

a. would have started b. started c. starting d. correct as is

5. By the end of the day, there were a. their were

b. they’re were

c. theyre were d. correct as is

6. By the end of the day, there were train wrecks with sunken ships, and people trapped in their cars, boats and homes.

a. train wrecks, sunken ships and people trapped in their cars boats and homes. b. train wrecks sunken ships and people trapped in their cars, boats and homes. c. train wrecks, sunken ships, and people trapped in their cars, boats, or homes. d. correct as is

7. Thankfully, with weather forecast today, people have a better chance of being prepared for storms like these.

a. Thankfully? b. Thankfully! c. Thankfully d. correct as is

8. Thankfully, with weather forcast today, people have a better chance of being prepared for storms like these.

a. forecasting b. forecastering c. forecasted d. correct as is

Day 2:
Zoos

Its fun to visit the local zoo with friends and family. Along with witnessing how monkeys giraffes, and tigers interact with one another, visitors get a chance to feed wild animals. If their lucky, they’ll also see endangered animals and learn how scientist are working hard to keep them around. But zoos have come a long way in developing how they care for their animals.
In the early 1800s, zoo animals were placed in small cages without other animals to keep them company. They often did not recieve the wright nourishment. As a result, many animals dyed from lack of space, interaction with other animals, and malnutrition.
Zoos today have improved tremendously from the zoos of the past. Animals are now able to rome free and play with other animals. They are kept busy with activitys while people admire them from afar. In addition, zoo keepers know how to make sure the animals are fed the meals they need in order to stay happy and healthy.

1. Its fun to visit the local zoo with friends and family.

a. Its’

b. it is

c. It’s

d. correct as is
2. Along with witnessing how monkeys giraffes, and tigers interact with one another, visitors get a chance to feed wild animals.

a. monkies, giraffes, and tigers interact with one another, b. monkeys, giraffes, and tigers interact with one another, c. monkeys, giraffes, and tigers interact with one another. d. correct as is

3. If their lucky, they’ll also see endangered animals and learn how scientist are

working hard to keep them around. a. theyre b. there

c. they’re

d. correct as is
4. They often did not recieve the wright nourishment. a. receive the right b. receive the write c. recieve the right d. correct as is

5. As a result, many animals dyed from lack of space, interaction with other animals, and malnutrition.

a. die b. died c. dies d. correct as is

6. Zoos today have improved tremendously from the zoos of the past. a. tremendousness b. tremendous c. tremendous amount d. correct as is

7. Animals are now able to rome free and play with other animals. a. rome freely b. roam free c. roam freely d. correct as is

8. They are kept busy with activitys while people admire them from afar. a. activeness b. activities c. activity d. correct as is

9. In addition, zoo keepers know how to make sure the animals are fed the meals they need in order to stay happy and healthy.

a. In addition b. In add, c. In addition? d. correct as is

Day 3:
Gummy Art

You may of heard of gummy worms or gummy bears, but have you ever seen gummy art? Well its not quite the same as the chewy candy that we all enjoy eating from time to time. But it is something we can still enjoy!
Some artists are pulling away from painting on the tradishional canvus to try something completely different. They are painting on peices of gum. That’s right, they are using chewed up gum as a canvas to create beautiful designs. The designs are as tiny as a piece of gum allows and theyre ful of amazing details.
Why are artists using gum to create there art? There are a few reasons why they think it’s a great idea. First of all, gum comes in a varity of colours, which allows artists to get more creative. Next, artists claim to like the texture or feel of the gum verses the typical canvas that always feels the same. Last, using gum as a canvas allows artist to turn trash into art. What a great way to be creative!

1. You may of heard of gummy worms or gummy bears, but have you ever seen gummy art?

a. may’uv

b. may have c. may uv d. correct as is

2. Well its not quite the same as the chewy candy that we all enjoy eating from time to time.

a. Well, it’s

b. Well it is c. Well, its d. correct as is

3. Some artists are pulling away from painting on the tradishional canvus to try something completely different.

a. traditional canvus b. traditional canvas c. tradishional canvas d. correct as is

4. They are painting on peices of gum. a. Pieces b. pieces c. peaces d. correct as is

5. That’s right, they are using chewed up gum as a canvas to create beautiful designs.

a. That’s write b. That’s right

c. Thats right d. correct as is

6. The designs are as tiny as a piece of gum allows and theyre ful of amazing details.

a. they’re full

b. their full c. there ful d. correct as is

7. Why are artists using gum to create there art?

a. they’re art?

b. their art? c. there art? d. correct as is

8. First of all, gum comes in a varity of colours, which allows artists to get more creative.

a. varity of colors, b. variety of colours, c. variety of colors, d. correct as is

9. Next, artists claim to like the texture or feel of the gum verses the typical canvas that always feels the same.

a. texture, or feel, b. texture plus feel c. texture and feel d. correct as is

10. Last, using gum as a canvas allows artist to turn trash into art. a. Lastly? b. Last c. At last d. correct as is

Day 4:
A Terrible Mistake

Trees are magnificant plantes that flourish our parks and communities with fall colors, breezy shades, and most importantly, vital oxygen that we need to live. Yet, humans continue to chop down mother natures precious gifts in order to create space for construction. Perhaps human beings are taking our trees four grantid. Or maybe people simply dont realyze the benefits of having our trees around.
Have you ever heard of the Baobab tree? It’s referred to as the “Tree of Life” and there is a good reason for it. The baobab tree grows in Africa where the

weather is very hot but dry. Sometimes, it doesn’t rain for months! The baobab tree

has a hollow trunk that store mass supplies of water for all the villagers of the community. Without this tree these community members would not survive the dry months. This is just one example of how valuable our trees are. Let’s not chop them down!

1. Trees are magnificant plantes that flourish our parks and communities with fall colors, breezy shades, and most importantly, vital oxygen that we need to live.

a. magniphiscent plants b. magnifisent plant c. magnificent plants d. correct as is

2. Yet, humans continue to chop down mother natures precious gifts in order to create space for construction.

a. Mother Nature’s

b. Mother Natures

c. mother nature’s

d. correct as is

3. Perhaps human beings are taking our trees four grantid. a. four granted b. for granted c. for grantid d. correct as is

4. Or maybe people simply dont realyze the benefits of having our trees around. a. dont realize

b. don’t realise c. don’t realize

d. correct as is

5. It’s referred to as the “Tree of Life” and there is a good reason for it. a. It’s reffered

b. Its refered

c. it’s referred

d. correct as is
6. The baobab tree grows in Africa where the weather is very hot but dry. a. hot and dry. b. hot plus also dry. c. hot‐n‐dry. d. correct as is

7. Sometimes, it doesn’t rain for months! The baobab tree has a hollow trunk that

store mass supplies of water for all the villagers of the community. a. stores b. storing c. stored d. correct as is

8. Let’s not chop them down! a. Lets b. Let c. Let is d. correct as is

Day 5:
Protein‐Eating Plants

Most plants produce they’re own food through the process of photosynthesis.
But there are some plants that are carnivorous. These plants also rely on eats insect in order to survive. One such plant is well‐known and is called the Venus flytrap. This insectivore has a trap‐like plateform that remain open and waits for an insect to land on it. Once the insect lands and activates the plant’s response, the victimized

bug is instantly trapped inside the plant’s thorny claws.

Not all carnivorous plants use a platform in order to trap there pray. The
Sarracenia leucophylla is another type of plant that looks like a tall, white trumpet, facing upward. These plants produce a wonderful scent that attract small insects. Once the unknowing bugs are drawn too the sweat smell, it’s only a matter of time before they fall down into the trumpet‐shaped petals. After they fall in, they’ll soon discover that they can no longer get out!

1. Most plants produce they’re own food through the process of photosynthesis. a. there b. their c. theyre d. correct as is

2. These plants also rely on eats insect in order to survive. a. eating insect b. eat insects c. eating insects d. correct as is

3. This insectivore has a trap‐like plateform that remain open and waits for an insect to land on it.

a. platform that remains b. platforms that remain c. platform that remained d. correct as is

4. Once the insect lands and activates the plant’s response, the victimized bug is

instantly trapped inside the plant’s thorny claws.

a. plant response, b. plant’s reponse. c. plants response d. correct as is

5. Not all carnivorous plants use a platform in order to trap there pray. a. there prey.

b. they’re pray.

c. their prey. d. correct as is

6. The Sarracenia leucophylla is another type of plant that looks like a tall, white trumpet, facing upward.

a. tall but white trumpet facing upward. b. tall, white, trumpet, facing upward. c. tall, white trumpet, and facing upward. d. correct as is

7. Once the unknowing bugs are drawn too the sweat smell, it’s only a matter of time before they fall down into the trumpet‐shaped petals.

a. to the sweat b. two the sweet c. to the sweet d. correct as is

8. After they fall in, they’ll soon discover that they can no longer get out!

a. Upon falling in, they’ve

b. After they fall in, theyll c. Upon they fall in, theyll d. correct as is

May 11-May 15
Week 7 Distance Learning

Common Lit reading passage. Three Ways to learn about Consumer Power
Daily Editing Task Week 8

Optional
MyOn-Test on AR
45 minutes of iReady reading and iReady math

3 WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT
CONSUMER POWER

by Amanda Oliver

Text adapted from “4 Impactful Ways to Teach Kids About Consumer Power” by Amanda Oliver, 2014. Used with permission.

This text explains how to make better choices the next time you buy something.

As you read, highlight ways to make a positive difference when choosing what to buy.

What is consumer power? Think about your favorite store, toy, or food. The ability to decide what you and your family buy is called consumer power. By buying certain products instead of others, you can help make a positive difference in the world.

How can you become a more conscious

consumer?

1. At the Shop

Every time you have a say in which products you buy, you are exercising your buying power.

CHOOSE PRODUCTS WITH LESS PACKAGING

Once upon a time, the world believed that extra packaging was a sign of quality and importance.

We now know that packaging is mostly waste. Next time you look at a product, look at the package it comes in.

aware using

Does a single pen really need all of that packaging? Does your new toy really need that huge box?

Thinking about these questions can help us cut down on waste.

"Pixel Pals Packaging" by Brendan Cosgrove is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

BUY FSC PAPER PRODUCTS

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an organization that makes sure wood and paper products come from forests that are responsibly managed. It is easy to check for the FSC label on pencils and paper. By looking for this label, you are exercising your buying power. You have a choice in what you buy and where the products come from.

"File:FSC-Product.jpg" by Gerhard Elsner is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

2. The Source

Do you know where your food comes from? How about your favorite toys?

Your favorite snacks don’t come from the aisles of the grocery store. Your favorite toys don’t come from Target or Toys R Us. Learning about where our products really come from can help us make decisions.

VISIT A LOCAL FARM

You can visit a local farm to learn more about where our food comes from and what is healthy to eat.

SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS

A lot of trucks are needed every day to move vegetables and fruits from farms to grocery stores. This is a big problem! These trucks release carbon dioxide and other harmful gases into the air.

That is why you should purchase food

items from local

producers. Look for

farmer’s markets or grocery stores that carry local products.

person or company that makes or grows Local (adjective): from a certain area or neighborhood, usually one that is close by

3. Believe in your Power

You have the power to change the neighborhood and world you live in. The choices you make as a consumer can make a difference. They can change the future of our planet for the better.