Grade 3 – Unit 5
Hockey Night in Kenya
Take your Grade 3 writers on an inspiring global journey with Hockey Night in Kenya. This Releasing-Writers-inspired cycle pairs a summary mentor text with explicit vocabulary instruction and exemplars to support each stage of the writing process. Students will explore themes of perseverance, resilience, and teamwork while learning to expand their ideas using the conjunction since. Use this unit after completing the read-aloud Hockey Night in Kenya by Danson Mutinda and Eric Walters to spark meaningful writing and rich discussion—perfect for connecting literacy with resilience and global perspectives.
Structured Writing Cycle
- Mentor Text – Hockey Night in Kenya
- Educator Resource – Structured Writing