1. FUTURE TENSE VERBS The Martian Experience
3rd GRADE
Desirae Chatigny
MAT 675
Professor Prather-Payne

2. JUST SO YOU KNOW……
The following is a third grade multidisciplinary project-based lesson plan using the Teach, Practice and Apply format. This lesson has been designed to address future tense verbs, subject-verb agreement, climate, and weather on Earth. Lesson plan integrates technology as a means for creativity in demonstration of understanding.

3. STANDARDS ADDRESSED
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.e Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk) verb tenses.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.f Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. (3-ESS2-2)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.9 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. (3-ESS2-2)
CCS.SCIENCE-3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. [Clarification Statement: Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of graphical displays is limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Assessment does not include climate change.]
CCS.SCIENCE-3-ESS2-2. Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.

4. TEACH
A verb in the present tense tells us____________ (what is happening right now).
A verb in the past tense tells us ____________ (what has already happened).
So, a verb in the future tense tells us____________ (what will happen).

5. TEACH Will + verb= future tense Give examples:
After lunch I WILL PLAY baseball.
Tomorrow I WILL RUN 5 miles.
Next, I WILL TALK to Anthony’s group.
Later we WILL CLEAN the room.
In an hour we WILL COOK dinner.
Next week I WILL RACE a car.
Next year I WILL MOVE to Beaumont.

6. TEACH
Discuss “clue” words that will indicate a verb should be in future tense (time words)
Tomorrow
Next week
After
Next year

7. WITH A PARTNER, FILL IN THE BLANKS USING THE FOLLOWING VERBS:
PRACTICE
THREE TYPES OF VERBS
Past…………….. I have ___________
Present…………. I am ____________
Future…………… I will ____________
WITH A PARTNER, FILL IN THE BLANKS USING THE FOLLOWING VERBS:
Sit play run ride write see show dance swim

8. PRACTICE ON CHROMEBOOKS- Open Google classroom
Open Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Verb Style- Play the game with or without a partner!!!
Complete verb worksheet or digital copy on Chromebook.

9. APPLY- (you may work in pairs)
PONDER THE FOLLOWING……
You are traveling to earth from the planet Seidflaggle (a pretend planet).
What language will you be speaking? (You can make up your own Martian language).
Choose a location anywhere in the world.
Where will you be traveling? (Choose any real location on Earth).
You need to prepare for your travels.
What is the typical climate of this location during the month of March?
If you were arriving tomorrow, what would the weather be like?
How do you know this?
What resources could you use?
What would you need to pack and why?
Do you need any protective gear? Why or why not?
What will you do once you arrive on Earth?

10. APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT
Choose a real location on Earth to visit.
Research the climate and weather of that location.
Plan by packing and preparing for travel.
Write out your future plans for preparation and arrival at your chosen location.
Assignment may be completed using Power Point or Digital Storytelling.

11. ASSIGNMENT MUST INCLUDE….
Written preparation (you may use the teacher provided sentence frames).
At LEAST 5 future tense verbs.
Pictures!
Your name.
A creative title.
**CHALLENGE- WRITE OR NARRATE IN YOUR MARTIAN LANGUAGE (A LANGUAGE YOU HAVE CREATED). MUST INCLUDE ENGLISH TRANSLATION**

12. SENTENCE FRAMES- (You may use the following or create your own sentences)
Tomorrow I will be traveling to ______(choose any real location on Earth)___.
It is going to be _____(choose what the weather will be like)____________ there.
I think this because_______________________________________________ (where did you find information to support your weather prediction?)_________.
Here is evidence of typical weather in ______(this is where you will insert a table or graphical display used to describe typical weather conditions during a particular season in the location you have chosen).
I will need to pack ____________________ because_________________.
I will also need to ______________ _______________ because ______.
I will be traveling by__________(a made up form of transportation)____.
When I arrive________________________________________________.
Then, I _____________________________________________________.
Next, I _____________________________________________________.
After that ___________________________________________________.
On the following day__________________________________________.
Once I return home______________________________________________.

13. HELPFUL RESOURCES
You may use the following checklist found on Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling to assist you in creation of a power point presentation or digital story.
Start with an Idea
Research/Explore/Learn
Write/Script
Storyboard/Plan
Gather and Create Images, Audio and Video
Put It All Together
Share
Reflection and Feedback
Get Started with Digital Storytelling and Digital and Storytelling Software resources will be posted on google classroom for you to use when creating their video, picture, and audio selections.

14. DURATION- up to 4 weeks THIS WILL BE AN ONGOING PROJECT.
Follow your assignment checklist (assignment must include: creative title, your name, pictures, and at least 5 future tense verbs).
Do not worry!!!!
Do your best work.
Be creative.
Use your imagination.
Design something you can be proud of.
You may share with the class when finished.

15. REFERENCES
Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling. (2015, January 1). Retrieved March 21, 2015, from
Next Generation Science Standards- For States, By States. (2013, June 1). Retrieved March 21, 2015, from combined DCI standards pdf
Preparing America's students for success. (2015, January 1). Retrieved March 21, 2015, from