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
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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.
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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
Draws conclusions from story details
Draws conclusions about story characters and events
h.  Identifies the cause and effect relationships between story events
i.  Identifies facts and opinions about selection details
j.  Identifies and applies knowledge of figurative language, similes, metaphors, analogies, onomatopoeia, anthropomorphism, colloquial expressions, point of view, idioms, foreshadowing, humor, imagery, and mood
3.5.3  Critical:  Takes a position or states an opinion and supports it with evidence based on personal experience and thinking
a.  Uses story details to evaluate the author’s viewpoint
b.  Evaluates use of fantasy and realism in a selection
c.  Problem Solving
Examines, states, and supports possible solutions to a problem
Brainstorms possible solutions to a character’s problem and lists pros and cons to determine the best solution
d. Makes judgments about a character’s actions
3.6  Wide Range Reading:  The student flexibly applies skills and strategies reading in both narrative and expository text for pleasure, learning, and analysis.
Genre Studies:  Uses knowledge of genre to seek information or enhance enjoyment of reading
3.6.1 Recognizes and identifies elements of a genre; compares and contrasts multiple selections in focus genre study such as biography or trickster tales
a.  Identifies elements of fantasy, legend, and folk tales
b.  Identifies elements of photo essays, expository non-fiction, non-fiction magazine articles, narrative non-fiction, and interviews
c.  Identifies elements of poetry and plays
d.  Identifies elements of historical and realistic fiction
e.  Identifies elements of procedural and real-life text
3.6.2 Content Area Reading:  Uses knowledge of the text elements of expository text to learn new information
a.  Identifies and uses parts of a book:  title page, table of contents, glossary, and index
Parts of a Book
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b.  Identifies organization elements of non-fiction text:  headings, subheadings, italics, bold print, and captions
e.  Identifies expository text structures of main idea/details, cause/effect, compare/contrast, and description
3.6.3 Independent Reading:  Reads a variety of materials for pleasure and information
a.  Develops a plan for reading a wide-range of materials
b.  Selects materials appropriate for interest, purpose, and reading level
c.  Chooses to read daily as part of independent literacy time
d.  Maintains a reading journal to respond with questions and reflections
3.7  Exploration/Inquiry:  The student uses information and study skills to research personal questions, interests, and real-world contexts.
3.7.1  Identifies and narrows the topic or problem for research
3.7.2  Identifies a broad range of sources to find information
a.  Uses a variety of resources to locate and retrieve information:  print and electronic dictionary, timeline and schedule, print and electronic encyclopedia, periodicals, atlas, newspaper, and internet
Using the Dictionary-ABC Order
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Using an Atlas
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Using the Encyclopedia
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b.  Applies knowledge of media center organization and procedures including the use of electronic catalog
Using the Library (collections and the online catalog)
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c.  Follows guidelines to conduct an interview
3.7.3   Uses steps to skim and scan to locate information within sources
3.7.4  Records information using graphic organizers (including SQRRR, KWL), note taking, and outlining
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Outlining
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3.7.5   Identifies and selects appropriate multi-media resources (photographs, music, maps, video, etc.) to give a report  

WRITING
3.8  Writing Composition:  The student uses writing to communicate, to reflect, and to learn.
3.8.1   Uses the writing process:  prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing
3.8.2  Uses prescribed criteria from a scoring guide to revise and evaluate compositions
3.8.3  Writes for a variety of purposes:  personal narrative, description, story, persuasive essay, instructions, and research report
a.  Demonstrates proficiency in writing in the focus mode:  Personal Narrative
b.  Expresses ideas clearly with supporting details (Ideas)
c.  Writes well organized compositions with transitions and beginning, middle and end (Organization)
d.  Expresses ideas in a personal, interesting, and original manner (Voice)
e.  Chooses a variety of words, appropriate to the topic (Word Choice)
3.9  Writing Conventions:  The student uses conventional grammar, usage, and mechanics to improve writing.
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3.9.1  Writes ideas and sentences of varied length and structure (Sentence Fluency)
a.  Identifies four kinds of sentences and classifies by sentence type
b.  Identifies and writes complete sentences
c.  Completes fragments to create sentences
e.  Identifies and corrects run-on sentences
d.  Combines sentences
3.9.2  Uses correct grammar in writing
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a.  Proofreads and corrects sentences for grammar errors  
b.  Identifies and correctly uses nouns:  common/proper, singular/plural, and possessive
c.  Identifies and correctly uses verbs:  action, helping, tenses, and irregular
d.  Identifies and correctly uses adjectives
e.  Identifies and uses subject, object, and possessive pronouns
f.  Identifies and correctly uses adverbs
3.9.3    Uses correct punctuation in writing
a.  Proofreads and corrects sentences for punctuation
b.  Identifies and uses commas in a series, dates, place names, and for direct address
c.  Punctuates people’s titles correctly
d.  Writes dates and times
e.  Uses punctuation correctly in dialogue
3.9.4   Uses correct capitalization in writing
3.9.5  Proofreads and corrects sentences for capitalization
a.  Identifies and uses capitalization for first word of sentence, proper nouns, people’s titles, and days of the week    
b.  Uses capital letters correctly in dialogue
3.10  Spelling:  The student uses spelling strategies to learn accurate spelling of words in spelling lists and in writing.
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3.10.1  Proofreads and corrects sentences for spelling errors
3.10.2  Identifies most commonly misspelled words and uses on-going,  repeated practice to help remember correct spelling
3.10.3  Applies spelling patterns to word lists and makes generalizations for spelling additional words
3.11  Handwriting:  The student is able to write legibly and with fluency.
3.11.1   Uses correct manuscript letter formations
3.11.2   Uses appropriate spacing, alignment, and paper/pencil positions
3.11.3  Makes transition from manuscript to cursive handwriting:  learning to read and produce cursive strokes
3.11.4  Writes, using cursive letters, with recognizable accuracy and comfort

SPEAKING AND LISTENING
3.12  Interpersonal Communication: The student communicates in small group discussions, group work, and collaborative projects.
3.12.1  Follows guidelines to participate in class and literature discussions, make introductions, leave telephone messages, and hold conversations
3.12.2  Identifies and uses non-verbal communication
3.12.3  Identifies strategies for solving conflicts; works in groups to solve problems
13.12.4  Participates in group conversations using appropriate sentence structure, voice level, and eye contact
3.13  Presentations:  The student speaks before a group to express or defend an opinion, present information, give directions, tell a story, or share a book.
3.13.4  Follows guidelines in a variety of speaking activities such as:  giving oral directions, presenting a reader’s theatre performance, presenting an oral book report
3.13.5  Delivers organized oral presentations using complete sentences, correct pronunciation and grammar, clear enunciation, adequate volume, appropriate pacing, and eye contact
3.14  Active Listening:  The student shows active listening skills in assorted formal and informal settings and for a variety of purposes.
3.14.1  Establishes different purposes for listening and identifies how intent affects listening  
3.14.2  Listens effectively to follow directions, to take a message, to analyze and evaluate, to comprehend material, and to communicate
3.14.3  Demonstrates appropriate listening behaviors, showing consideration for the speaker and the contributions of others   
3.14.4  Follows guidelines for having a conversation, holding a discussion,  listening to directions, listening to announcements, group problem solving, and conflict resolution
3.14.5  Listens with understanding to learn  
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