Within this Grade 3 Common Core Literature unit, I've included printable worksheets covering figurative language, elements of plot, a "peachy" trivia template for use with a team challenge, vocabulary development (roots and affixes), characterization study, illustration study, a bio-poem pattern, "Peach Daily News" template and instructions, "What If?" plot flow chart activity, research report ideas, and so much more! Activities are challenging for use with gifted and talented students; they m