Genius and Joy Curriculum Grade 3

Easy-to-Use, All-in-One Kits Feature Authentic Literature, Student Weekly Records, and Explicit, Detailed Instruction Based on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Five Pursuits

The Genius and Joy Curriculum provides full, rich and contextualized learning experiences that go beyond a standard curriculum. This milestone curriculum challenges students academically, encourages creative and critical thinking, and inspires interactivity with families and communities, with learning experiences that adhere to national English language art standards. Through connecting authentic texts to the real world, all students are able to see their learning as meaningful and relevant. Genius and Joy lays the foundation for academic and life success as it builds literacy and knowledge.

Each kit includes:

• Teacher’s Guide
• 6 Unit Plans (2 weeks+ instruction)
• Curriculum & Knowledge Map
• Classroom Pursuits Poster
• 30 copies of Student Weekly Record: Writing & Activities
• 6 copies of 6 Anchor Texts:
• How to Build an Insect by Roberta Gibson, illustrated by Anne Lambelet
• Looking Like Me by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers
• My City in 2055 by Carrie Lewis, illustrated by Christos Skaltas
• Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton by Lori Dubbin, illustrated by Amanda Quartey
• Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Gwen Strauss, illustrated by Floyd Cooper
• The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

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