Grade 3 – Unit 1

Terry Fox

Terry Fox’s story teaches bravery, resilience, kindness, and perseverance. This Grade 3 unit serves as a starting point for writing instruction while inspiring students for the annual Terry Fox Run in September. It also introduces complex sentences using the conjunction but. Get involved with Terry’s cause through writing and movement.

Structured Writing Cycle

• Mentor Text – Terry Fox
• Educator Resource – Structured Writing
  • Instructional Slide Deck – Vocabulary
  • Colour Coded and Student Exemplars
  • Student Writing Page with Prompt