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Third Grade
(Prepared by Paulette Cefalu-Walkwitz)

 

 

 

 

Reading and Responding

Standard 1

1.        Decode words using knowledge of base words, root words, and common prefixes and suffixes (ELA-1-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.        Decode similar words (e.g., supper vs. super) using knowledge of basic syllabication rules (ELA-1-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

3.        Identify and explain words with multiple meanings using contextual clues (ELA-1-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

4.        Demonstrate knowledge of the meanings of common prefixes and suffixes (ELA-1-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

5.        Use reference aids such as dictionaries, thesauruses, synonym finders, and reference software to determine word meanings, word choices, and pronunciations (ELA-1-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

6.        Determine meanings of unfamiliar words using a variety of strategies, including:

·      knowledge of common antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, and homographs

·      use of context clues

·      identification of base words and root words (ELA-1-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

7.        Adjust speed of reading to accomplish a purpose based on text                    complexity (ELA-1-E3)

 

 

 

 

8.        Identify story elements including:

·      theme

·      conflict

·      character traits, feelings, and motivation (ELA-1-E4)

 

 

 

 

 

9.        Identify literary devices, including idioms and personification (ELA-1-E4)

 

 

 

 

10.    Demonstrate understanding by summarizing stories and information, including the main events or ideas and selected details from the text in oral and written responses (ELA-1-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

11.    Connect ideas, events, and information identified in grade-appropriate texts to prior knowledge and life experiences in oral and written responses (ELA-1-E6)

 

 

 

 

 

12.    Demonstrate oral reading fluency of at least 110 words per minute in third-grade text with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression (ELA-1-E7)

 

 

 

 

 

13.    Read texts, chapter books, and informational materials silently at independent reading level (ELA-1-E7)

 

 

 

 

Standard 6

14.    Compare and contrast story elements, including setting, character, and events of two multicultural texts in oral, written, and visual responses (ELA-6-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

15.    Identify a variety of types of literature, including the myth and the legend, in oral and written responses (ELA-6-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

16.    Identify and explain the defining characteristics of various types of literature, including the folktale (ELA-6-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

Standard 7

17.    Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including:

·      sequencing events

·      making predictions using information from texts

·      making simple inferences and drawing conclusions about information in texts

·      comparing and contrasting, including story elements (e.g., theme, character, and conflicts) and main points or ideas in informational texts

·      distinguishing between a main idea and a summary

·      identifying main ideas of texts (ELA-7-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

18.    Explain chosen solutions to problems in texts (ELA-7-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

19.    Identify an author’s purpose for writing, including persuading, entertaining, and informing (ELA-7-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

20.    Explain the author's viewpoint using information from the text (ELA-7-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

21.    Apply basic reasoning skills, including:

·      identifying differences between fact and opinion

·      skimming and scanning texts to locate specific information

·      identifying multiple causes and/or effects in texts and life situations

·      raising questions to obtain clarification and/or direct investigation

·      connecting what is learned to real-life situations (ELA-7-E4)

 

 

 

 

Writing

Standard 2

22.    Write compositions of two or more paragraphs that are organized with the following:

·      a central idea

·      a logical, sequential order

·      supporting details that develop ideas

·      transitional words within and between paragraphs (ELA-2-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

23.    Incorporate grade-appropriate vocabulary and information when writing for an intended audience and/or purpose (ELA-2-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

24.    Develop compositions of two or more paragraphs using writing processes such as the following:

·      selecting a topic

·      prewriting using strategies such as brainstorming, locating information, and generating graphic organizers

·      drafting

·      conferencing with teachers

·      revising and proofreading

·      creating a final draft for publication (ELA-2-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

25.    Develop organized one- and two-paragraph compositions using description and narration (ELA-2-E4)

 

 

 

 

26.    Use a variety of literary devices, including idioms and personification, in written responses and compositions (ELA-2-E5)

 

 

 

 

27.    Write for various purposes, including:

·      informal letters using appropriate letter format

·      book reports and informational compositions that include main ideas and significant details from the text (ELA-2-E6)

 

 

 

 

 

Writing/Proofreading

Standard 3

28.    Write legibly in cursive or printed form, using standard margins and demonstrating appropriate spacing of letters, words, sentences, and paragraphs (ELA-3-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

29.    Use standard English punctuation, including:

·      commas to separate phrases in a series

·      commas to separate parts of addresses (ELA-3-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

30.    Capitalize the first word in direct quotations and proper adjectives (e.g., American flag, Mexican food) (ELA-3-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

31.    Write using standard English structure and usage, including:

·      avoiding run-on sentences

·      using verbs in the future tense

·      making subjects and verbs agree in sentences with simple and compound subjects and predicates (ELA-3-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

32.    Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including:

·      using standard future verb tenses

·      using a variety of conjunctions, such as although, since, until, and while, in constructing sentences

·      using correct forms of possessive pronouns, singular nouns, transitional words, and prepositions

·      identifying and using irregular plural nouns correctly

·      using first-, second-, and third-person pronouns correctly

·      selecting and using adverbs that modify according to time, place, manner, and degree

·      identifying and using irregular verb tenses (ELA-3-E4)

 

 

 

 

 

33.    Spell grade-appropriate words, including:

·      multisyllabic words made up of both base words and roots and common prefixes and suffixes

·      compound words

·      common homophones (ELA-3-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

34.    Follow common spelling generalizations, including qu-, consonant doubling, and changing -y to -i (ELA-3-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

35.    Alphabetize to the third letter (ELA-3-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

36.    Use a variety of resources, including online and print dictionaries and spell checkers to check spelling (ELA-3-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking and Listening

Standard 4

37.    Use clear diction and tone and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas when speaking (ELA-4-E1)

 

 

 

 

 

38.    Give and follow precise directions and instructions (ELA-4-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

39.    Tell a complex story that includes the following:

·      a central idea

·      ideas and details organized chronologically (ELA-4-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

40.    Give rehearsed oral presentations that include the following:

·      expression of an opinion about a text, topic, or idea

·      relevant facts and details from multiple sources (ELA-4-E4)

 

 

 

 

 

41.    Clarify and enhance oral presentations through the use of appropriate props (e.g., objects, pictures, charts) (ELA-4-E4)

 

 

 

 

 

42.    Use active listening strategies, including:

·      asking questions and responding to ideas/opinions

·      giving oral responses, such as explanations of written and/or spoken texts (ELA-4-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

43.    Compare ideas and points of view from a wide variety of media, including television, video, music, the Web, charts, and print materials (ELA-4-E6)

 

 

 

 

 

44.    Assume the role of discussion leader, contributor, and active listener (ELA-4-E7)

 

 

 

 

 

Information Resources

Standard 5

45.    Locate information using organizational features of a variety of resources, including:

·      electronic information such as pull-down menus, icons, keyword searches, passwords, and entry menu features

·      printed text such as indices, tables of contents, glossaries, charts, captions, chapter headings and subheadings

·      the Dewey Decimal system

·      electronic and online catalogs (ELA-5-E1)

46.    Locate information from multiple sources, including books, periodicals, videotapes, Web sites, and CD-ROMs (ELA-5-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

47.    Determine appropriateness of collected information for a specified purpose (ELA-5-E2)

 

 

 

 

 

48.    Use keywords to take notes from written sources (ELA-5-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

49.    Complete simple outlines with main topics and subtopics that reflect the information gathered (ELA-5-E3)

 

 

 

 

 

50.    Use available electronic and print resources to draft, revise, and publish simple research reports, book reports, and other projects (ELA-5-E4)

 

 

 

 

 

51.    Use simple bibliographic information to cite source (ELA-5-E5)

 

 

 

 

 

52.    Locate information found in graphic organizers such as timelines, charts, graphs, schedules, tables, diagrams, and maps (ELA-5-E6)