Grade 3 thinkSRSD-inspired POWeR Cycles

By ONlit Last updated 2025/09/15

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Description

This resource features a collection of thinkSRSD-inspired POWeR (Plan, Organize, Write, Revise) cycles designed specifically for Grade 3 writers. Each cycle supports students in becoming strategic writers through explicit instruction in key strategies, with built-in opportunities to connect writing instruction to Grade 3 content areas.

Topics include:

Terry Fox
Beaver dams
Regions and jobs
How forces affect toys
Hockey Night in Kenya
Salma the Syrian Chef
Healthy eating
Two row wampum
Alma Thomas
Soil types
National AccessAbility Week
Plant adaptations

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Curriculum Connection

D1. Developing Ideas and Organizing Content D2. Creating Texts D3. Publishing, Presenting, and Reflecting

These materials support instruction of writing strategies, syntax and grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary - key elements that stretch across strands B, C and D.