Third Grade

Literacy Objectives—Grade 3
3.1  Decoding Longer Words:  The student applies strategies to solve word problems by using largest chunks known, using letters and sounds, and confirming by rereading.
3.1.1  STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
a.   Identifies base words and uses to decode words
b.   Uses syllabication rules to break unfamiliar words into parts
KeySkills software program, Language Arts "Syllable Circus: 3-5 Syllables"
c.   Reads words with open and closed syllables  
d.  Reads words with inflected endings –ed and –ing  
e.  Reads words and syllables with the VCV pattern
f.   Reads words with changing final y to i endings  
g.   Combines 2 shorter words to form compound words
h.  Forms plurals of words ending in –ch, -sh, -x, -s, -f, -fe
i.  Forms contractions with ’s, ’t, ’re,  ’ll  
j.  Reads contractions and identifies their meanings  
k.  Reads words with the suffixes –er, -est, -ful, -ly, -er, -less, -ness
l.   Reads and identifies meaning of words with prefixes un-, bi-, dis-, mis-, non-, un-, re-  
m.  Reads singular and plural possessives
3.1.2   PHONICS
a.  Reads and spells words with the VCCV, VCCCV, and VCV patterns
b.  Decodes words and syllables that have long vowel sounds spelled ai, ay, ee, ea, i, ie, igh, o, oa, ow
c.  Decodes words and syllables that have the /ou/  (found) spelled ou and ow
d.  Decodes words and syllables that have the /ô/ (paw) spelled o, au, aw, al, ough
e.  Reads and spells words and syllables that have the vowel + /r/
f.  Reads and spells words unexpected consonant patterns such as wr-, kn-  
g.  Reads and spells words that have double consonants
double_consonants.kia (Kidspiration Template)
h.  Reads and spells words with common endings:  –er, -or, -ist, –le, ly
i.   Reads and spells words and syllables with soft c (city) and soft g (gym)
3.2   Vocabulary:  The student expands vocabulary knowledge by building sight vocabulary and using word meaning strategies:  Finding meaning in the word, in context, in the dictionary and thesaurus.
3.2.1  Uses context to choose the correct definition for a multiple meaning word in a sentence.
3.2.2 Identifies words that belong to the same word families (base words and endings)
3.2.3  Understands why words rhyme and identifies words that rhyme
3.2.4  Reads and identifies homophones (hare, hair); uses sentence context to identify the appropriate homophone meaning
3.2.5  Identifies and selects synonyms for  specific words
3.2.6  Identifies pairs of antonyms  and selects antonyms for given words
3.2.7   Deduces word meanings from context
3.2.8   Learns and uses a strategy to solve analogies
3.2.9  Uses dictionary and thesaurus to identify word meanings
3.3   Oral Reading Fluency:  The student reads grade level independent level text with 94% accuracy or better using expression, phrasing, and a rate of between 93 - 142 words per minute.
3.4  Comprehension Strategies:  The student actively selects strategies before, during, and after reading to achieve reading proficiency.
comprehension.kia (Kidspiration Template)
3.4.1  Using Prior Knowledge--Makes connections between personal experiences, world knowledge, knowledge of text elements, knowledge author’s style, and other related texts to deepen meaning  
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3.4.2  Predict/Infer--Actively predicts and infers while reading and confirms or revises predictions as the author’s meaning unfolds
a.  Makes inferences from story details
b.  Anticipates possible story events as a tool to focus on sequence
c.  Predicts events by using knowledge of cause and effect
d.  Makes predictions based on text structure:  title, headings, pictures
3.4.3  Monitor/Clarify--Monitors  for understanding and clarifies by using fix-up strategies
a.  Monitors for clarity in following the events of story
b.  Monitors to develop inferences about plot, characters, and setting
c.  Monitors for clarity in following the elements of expository text  
3.4.4  Question--Formulates questions that demonstrate understanding of details, important ideas, and author’s viewpoint about the topic
a.   Questions story content as a tool to better categorize and classify details
b.   Uses plot, setting, and character to ask question ns about the story’s content
3.4.5  Summarize--Summarizes to demonstrate understanding of main events and ideas
a.    Documents the sequence of important events to summarize the story plot
b.    Distinguishes important details to summarize main points of the story
3.4.6  Evaluate--Evaluates what is read to form an opinion about the selection
a.  Evaluates how effectively an author allows the reader to understand  characters  
b.  Uses author’s viewpoint to evaluate how well an author succeeds in communicating ideas
3.5  Comprehension Skills:  The student applies literal, inferential, and critical thinking to construct meaning.
Adjective Character Web.kia (Kidspiration Template)
3.5.1  Literal:  Uses information on the page to recall, remember, or identify
a.  Story Structure
Identifies character, setting, and plot
Identifies ways in which character, setting, and plot interact with each other
b.  Text Organization
Identifies the section to which a given heading and topic apply
Identifies where specific text features are located in the selection
c.  Noting Details
Explains why authors use details
Identifies details related to main points in a story
Notes important details about the story characters and setting
d. Sequencing
Identifies the sequence or order of story events
Identifies words that signal sequence
e.  Following Directions
Identifies the steps and sequence words in a set of directions
Arranges the steps of a set of directions in the correct order
3.5.2  Inferential:  Searches for clues in the text and integrates with what is known to analyze, draw conclusions, and infer
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a.  Main Idea
Determines the overall topic of the selection
Infers the main ideas or most important information about the topic
Identifies the details that support the main idea
b.  Making Inferences
Makes inferences about story characters, events, and setting
Uses evidence from the story and life experiences to make inferences
Making Generalizations:  Makes generalizations based on story information and personal experience
d.  Categorize and Classify
Classifies selection details by category
Gives sets of details category names
e.  Compares and contrasts details that are alike and different
f.  Uses story clues to predict what characters might do in new situations
g.  Drawing Conclusions
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