Innovation Nation: 3rd Grade Differentiated Reading Kit

Engaging ELA practice + inspiring Black history + ready-to-use differentiation

Make 3rd grade reading instruction easier, more engaging, and truly meaningful.
This differentiated reading kit blends essential 3rd grade ELA skills with high-interest informational texts about Black engineers, inventors, and tech pioneers—including Philip Emeagwali, Jerry Lawson, Mark Dean, and Lonnie Johnson.

Whether your learners need foundational support, on-level comprehension practice, or enrichment, this kit gives you three clear pathways for teaching one text at multiple levels.

Perfect for:

• Small groups

• Homeschool lessons

• Literacy centers

• Black History Month

• STEM & ELA integration

• Independent practice

✔ What’s Included

⭐ THREE Levels of Differentiation for One Text

Effortlessly meet the needs of every student:

• Level 1 – Foundational Support
  Decoding practice, fluency building (pace & expression), and phonics support using Elkonin boxes and Partner Echo Reading & Retell activities.

• Level 2 – Core Comprehension & Analysis
  Main idea, cause/effect, text evidence, and deeper comprehension questions aligned with RI.3.1 and RI.3.2. “Spin & Retell” makes comprehension interactive.

• Level 3 – Extension & Enrichment
  Higher-level tasks push students to think critically and apply reading skills in new ways.

✔ High-Interest Informational Texts

Introduce students to inspiring Black innovators in science and technology. These nonfiction passages promote STEM curiosity while building background knowledge and cultural representation.

✔ Robust Vocabulary Practice (Aligned with L.3.4)

Students use context clues to determine word meanings and choose vocabulary words to define using pictures or sentences.

Why Teachers & Homeschool Parents Love This Kit

✨ Ready to use — minimal prep
✨ Supports mixed-ability classrooms
✨ Helps struggling and advanced readers access the same content
✨ Culturally responsive and meaningful
✨ Perfect for ELA skill-building all year

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