A Curriculum Resource Guide For Third Grade South Carolina

This guide is designed to aid teachers in the implementation of South Carolina Social Studies Standards in the third grade. In addition to the state standards, an effort was made to include items with male and female subjects, various cultural perspectives, and varied genres. While some items are intended for the targeted grades of 3-5, others are chosen for differentiation purposes and may need teacher assistance while meeting the needs and zone of proximal development for each student. The contents include fiction/nonfiction picture books, an encyclopedia article, a chapter book read-aloud, chapter length biography, poetry, magazine article, instructional videos, and websites.

I.

Fiction Books

Show way Jacqueline Woodson ; illustrated by Hudson Talbott. New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, c2005. 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm. Call number: PZ7.W868 Sh 2005 Annotations: Soonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, and with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She pieced together bright patches with names like North Star and Crossroads, patches with secret meanings made into quilts called Show Ways -- maps for slaves to follow to freedom. When she grew up and had a little girl, she passed on this knowledge. And generations later, Soonie -- who was born free -- taught her own daughter how to sew beautiful quilts to be sold at market and how to read. Lexile Measure 720

The keeping room Anna Myers. New York : Walker, c1997. 135 p. ; 22 cm. Call number: PZ7.M9814 Ke 1999 Annotations: Left in charge of the family when his father leaves their South Carolina home to fight in the Revolutionary War, thirteen-year-old Joey Kershaw finds all his resources tested when General Cornwallis comes to town and chooses the Kershaw house as his headquarters and begins hanging American prisoners in the family garden. Joey is determined to get revenge; even if he has to risk everything. Lexile Measure 780

Freedom ship Doreen Rappaport ; illustrated by Curtis James. New York : Hyperion Books for Children, c2006. 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 27 cm. Call number: PZ7.R18135 Fr 2006 Annotations: Samuel and his father are slaves working on a Confederate steamship out of Charleston, South Carolina and they can see the Union ships in the distance where their freedom lies. On May13, 1862, Samuel and his family risk it all to be free. Based on a true story, Doreen Rappaport weaves a riveting tale of a boy and his family aboard the gunboat Planter. Captained by Robert Smalls and loaded with fellow slaves, the ship flees to the Union fleet to gain freedom from slavery and deliver muchneeded ammunition to the Union Navy. Rappaport's suspenseful account, illustrated with the moody paintings of Curtis James, creates a vivid and relatable picture of this little-known tale of the civil war. Champions on the bench : the Cannon Street YMCA All Stars by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrations by Leonard Jenkins. New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c2007. [32] p. : col. ill. ; 23 x 29 cm. Call number: PZ7.W3535 Ch 2007 Annotations: Story based on the discrimination faced by the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Stars when the white teams refused to play them in the series tournament. The Cannon Street YMCA chartered the only African American Little League in South Carolina. That same year, sixty-one all-white teams pulled out of the South Carolina Little League State Tournament so they would not have to play the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars. This story, inspired by the true events of that time, follows one young ballplayer, Cleveland, through that fateful season. Cleveland dreams of playing baseball like his heroes Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. He believes he will get that chance when he makes the Cannon Street All-Star team. But things dont go as planned when Cleveland and his teammates find out they are not allowed to play in the tournament despite their talent and hard work during the season. Yet even in the face of such prejudice, the Cannon Street All-Stars find a way to make their families and coaches proud.

The road to freedom : a story of the Reconstruction Columbus, Ohio : Waterbird Books, 2004. 126 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm. Call number: PZ7.A834 Ro 2004 Annotations: From 1865 to 1869, freed slaves Ezra--ten years old at the end of the Civil War--and his father deal with their newfound liberty, traveling from their former master's North Carolina plantation to finally settle in a community of free blacks in Charleston, South Carolina, where they gain education and professions.

The twelve days of Christmas in South Carolina written by Melinda Long ; illustrated by Tatjana MaiWyss. New York : Sterling, 2010. [33] p. : col. ill., maps ; 22 cm. Call Number: PZ7.L856 Tw 2010 Annotations: Laura writes a letter home each of the twelve days she spends exploring South Carolina at Christmastime, as her cousin Conner shows her everything from a wren in a palmetto tree to twelve kudzu vines. Includes facts about South Carolina.

All around town : the photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts by Dinah Johnson. New York : Henry Holt, 1998. Call number: TR24.S6 J65 1998 Annotations:Chronicles the rich lives of the African American citizens of Columbia, South Carolina, as well as other towns and cities during the 1920s and 1930s.

II.

Nonfiction Picture Books

Carolina's story : sea turtles get sick too! by Donna Rathmell ; photography by Barbara J. Bergwerf Mt. Pleasant, S.C. : Sylvan Dell Publishing, c2005. 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 26 cm Call number: QL666.C536 R38 2005 Annotations: The photo journal of "Carolina," a critically ill loggerhead sea turtle, as she is cared for and nursed back to health at the Sea Turtle Hospital. Just like hospitalized children, Carolina goes through a variety of emotions and procedures during her care, recovery process, and her eventual release back to her home- the ocean. It is a fabulous book for anyone interested in endangered sea turtles, their conservation, animal rehabilitation, or ocean animals in general.Lexile Measure 700http://www.seaturtles.org/ -Further exploration related to book.

South Carolina facts and symbols By Bill McAuliffe. Cataloging in Publication Mankato, Minn.: Capstone Press, c2003. Call number: CR203.S6 M38 2003 Annotations: Includes bibliographical references and index. Presents information about the state of South Carolina, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

South Carolina : past and present Daniel E. Harmon. New York : Rosen Central, 2010. Call number: F269.3 .H36 2010 Annotations: Includes bibliographical references and index. "From the mountains to the sea" is a phrase that is often used to describe the remarkable range of South Carolina's geographical features. Students read about the six geographical areas and about the heritage of the Native Americans who lived there. They learn about the role of South Carolina in the American Revolution, and the move of the state capital from Charleston to Columbia in 1790. Describes events in the Civil Rights movement, and the details about the changing tapestry of the state in the early twenty-first century in terms of cultural richness, educational opportunities, and new industries. Some of the famous people covered in the narrative include Rebecca Motte, the Grimke sisters, Ronald E. McNair, Benjamin Bernanke, Chubby Checker, Althea Gibson, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Eartha Kitt, and Robert Mills.

Sisters against slavery : a story about Sarah and Angelina Grimk by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson ; illustrated by Karen Ritz. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, c1999. 64 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Call number: E449.G865 M46 1999 Annotations: Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61) and index. A biography of two sisters from a wealthy southern family who devoted their lives to the causes of abolition and women's rights.

The courageous patriot Idella Bodie. Orangeburg, S.C. : Sandlapper Pub. Co., c2001. 55 p. : ill., map ; 18 cm. Call number: E207.M84 B63 2001 Annotations: Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-54) and index. In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, Charleston fell in the hands of the British. British officers looked for a large Charleston home to use as their headquarters. They chose the Miles Brewton House at 27 King Street. This was the home of Rebecca Brewton Motte, sister of the home's builder. The British forced Rebecca to remain in the home as serve as their hostess. This is the story of Rebecca Brewton Motte and her courageous sacrifice that helped America win its independence from England.

A day in the life of a colonial indigo planter Laurie Krebs. New York, NY : PowerKids Press/Rosen Pub. Group, 2004. 24 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm. Call number: F272.P64 K74 2004 Annotations: Presents a day in the life of South Carolinian Eliza Pinckney, who was unusual in that she was one of the few female plantation owners in colonial times. The book offers original period documents, oil paintings, etchings, and woodcuts that portray the colonial era. Pinckney was only 22 years old when she was given responsibility to manage the three indigo plantations that her family owned in South Carolina. As we follow her through her day, we learn all the stages for creating a successful indigo crop. We also learn how difficult life was for the slaves forced to work on indigo plantations. Pinckney was so successful in trading with British textile mills that she was a major force in the economy of the colonial South.

Child of the civil rights movement Paula Young Shelton ; illustrated by Raul Coln. New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2010. Call number: F334.S4 S54 2010 Annotation: In this Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year, Paula Young Shelton, daughter of Civil Rights activist Andrew Young, brings a childs unique perspective to an important chapter in Americas history. Paula grew up in the deep south, in a world where whites had and blacks did not. With an activist father and a community of leaders surrounding her, including Uncle Martin (Martin Luther King), Paula watched and listened to the struggles, eventually joining with her familyand thousands of othersin the historic march from Selma to Montgomery.

III.

Encyclopedia Article

"South Carolina." Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States. 5th ed. Gale 2008

IV.

Chapter Book (Read Aloud)

Before the creeks ran red by Carolyn Reeder. New York : HarperCollins, 2003. 370 p. ; 22 cm. Call number: PZ7.R25416 Be 2003 Annotations:Through the eyes of three different boys, three linked novellas explore the tumultuous times beginning with the secession of South Carolina and leading up to the first major battle of the Civil War. This is a good choice for a read aloud, since it is slightly above the readability level of most third graders.

V.

Chapter Book/Biography

Francis Marion : Swamp Fox of South Carolina Scott Kaufman. Stockton, N.J. : OTTN Pub., c2007. 80 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. Call Number: E207.M3 K38 2007 Annotations: A biography of the Colonial leader who achieved notable successes leading guerrilla forces against the British in South Carolina during the American Revolution.

VI.

Picture Book Biography

Catching the fire : Philip Simmons, blacksmith Mary E. Lyons ; with photographs by Mannie Garcia. Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1997. 47 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Call number: NA8392.S57 L96 1997 Annotations: Tells the story of this African American artist, Philip Simmons, the great-grandson of slaves, who has achieved fame and admiration for his ornamental wrought-iron creations. Mary E. Lyons crafts a vivid portrait of a remarkable man and his art. Researching the book with intricate care, Lyons visited frequently with Simmons and his coworkers. Using the artist's own words, she has pulled together not only a vision of the man and his work but the story of his remarkable lifetime, from his beginning as the great-grandson of slaves to his achievements as a nationally renowned artist. Philip Simmons is truly a working person's hero and role model. Catching the Fire presents the landscape of his life. Includes bibliographical references and index.

The story of the H.L. Hunley and Queenie's coin by Fran Hawk ; illustrated by Dan Nance. Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, c2004. 37 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 x 29 cm. Call number: E599.H4 H39 2004 Annotation: During the Civil War, Union forces blockade the port of Charleston so the Confederate army seeks a way to attack the Yankee ships. George Dixon is part of the group of men given the task of creating and building the "fish boat," a submarine. The H.L. Hunley ultimately sets out on its mission to sink Yankee ships, but fails to return, its whereabouts unknown. For more than 100 years, the mystery of the Hunley and the fate of its crew stayed buried. "The Story of the H.L. Hunley and Queenie's Coin" recounts the story of the "fish boat," through its creation and mission, to its ultimate recovery and final voyage home.

VII.

Poems

On Being Brought from Africa to America By Phillis Wheatley 'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too: Once I redemption neither sought nor knew. Some view our sable race with scornful eye, "Their colour is a diabolic die." Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain, May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train. On Liberty and Slavery By George Moses Horton Alas! and am I born for this, To wear this slavish chain? Deprived of all created bliss,

Through hardship, toil and pain! How long have I in bondage lain, And languished to be free! Alas! and must I still complain Deprived of liberty. Oh, Heaven! and is there no relief This side the silent grave To soothe the painto quell the grief And anguish of a slave? Come Liberty, thou cheerful sound, Roll through my ravished ears! Come, let my grief in joys be drowned, And drive away my fears. Say unto foul oppression, Cease: Ye tyrants rage no more, And let the joyful trump of peace, Now bid the vassal soar. Soar on the pinions of that dove Which long has cooed for thee, And breathed her notes from Africs grove, The sound of Liberty. Oh, Liberty! thou golden prize, So often sought by blood We crave thy sacred sun to rise, The gift of natures God! Bid Slavery hide her haggard face, And barbarism fly: I scorn to see the sad disgrace In which enslaved I lie. Dear Liberty! upon thy breast, I languish to respire; And like the Swan unto her nest, Id like to thy smiles retire. Oh, blest asylumheavenly balm! Unto thy boughs I flee And in thy shades the storm shall calm, With songs of Liberty!

Source: The Longman Anthology of Poetry (Pearson, 2006) We are good sandlappers, Yes, we're good sandlappers, And we're mighty proud to say That we live Yes, we live In the very best state Of the USA! Sources: http://www.sandlapper.org/slwhat.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~arrandol/DaltonMisc.htm

VIII. Childrens Magazine Article

"The Confederate Flag: Controversial Symbol." (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People approves economic boycott of South Carolina tourism) Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication Sept 10, 1999 v99 i1 p3

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South Carolina Instructional Television Show

Standard 3-5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the major developments in South Carolina in the late nineteenth and the twentieth century Annotation: From the late 1800s to present day, the game of baseball has played an important role in the history and culture surrounding the Upstate of South Carolina. Many baseball greats started their careers in either the Textile Mill Leagues or the segregated Negro Leagues. Baseball in the Upstate explores the fascination of baseball, and why it remains one of the favorite pastimes in the areas. Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. Publisher: SCETV/ITV

Standard 3-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of places and regions in South Carolina and the role of human systems in the state. Annotation: The high-energy visual lessons make geography come to life, and provide an in-depth study of the states regions. Grade(s): 3-5,6-8,9-12 Publisher: SCETV/ITV

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Websites

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/southcarolina/ http://www.factmonster.com/us-states/south-carolina.html

Bibliography Bodie, I. (2001). Heroes and heroines of the american revolution: The courageous patriot. Orangeburg, SC: Sandlapper. Harmon, D. E. (2010). South Carolina: Past and present. New York, NY: Rosen central. Johnson, D. (1998). All around town: The photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts. New York, NY: Henry Holt. Krebs, L. (2004). A day in the life of a colonial indigo planter. New York, NY: Rosen. Long, M. (2010). The twelve days of Christmas in South Carolina (T. Mai-Wyss, Illustrator). New York, NY: Sterling. McAuliffe, B. (2003). South Carolina facts and symbols. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press. McPherson, S. S. (1999). Sisters against slavery: A story about Sarah and Angelina Grimke (K. Ritz, Illustrator). Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books.

Myers, A. (1997). The keeping room. New York, NY: Walker. Rappaport, D. (2006). Freedom ship (C. James, Illustrator). New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children. Rathmell, D. (2005). Carolina's story: sea turtles get sick too! (B. J. Bergwerf, Comp.). Mt.Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing. Shelton, P. Y. (2010). Child of the civil rights movement (R. Colon, Illustrator). New York, NY: Schwartz & Wade Books. Weatherford, C. B. (2007). Champions of the bench: The Cannon Street YMCA all stars (L. Jenkins, Illustrator). New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers. Woodson, J. (2005). Show way (H. Talbott, Illustrator). New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. "South Carolina." Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States. 5th ed. Gale 2008. Reproduced in Kids InfoBits. Detroit: Gale, 2013. http://galenet.galegroup.com.pallas2.tcl.sc.edu/servlet/KidsInfo

SCETV/ITV, (2009). Carolina Stories - Baseball in the Upstate. [Full Video].

Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/ SCETV/ITV, (1988). South Carolina Geography: Railroads, Rivers, Roads, and Highways. [Full Video]. Available fromhttp://www.discoveryeducation.com/ https://www.ed.sc.gov/agency/se/Teacher-Effectiveness/Standards-andCurriculum/documents/FINALAPPROVEDSSStandardsAugust182011.pdf http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/184017 http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php http://www.goodreads.com/