English Language Arts
Curriculum
Grade 3
Site Based on the CCS, some of the skills students will be developing in Grade 3 include...
Foundational Skills
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identify and know the meaning of most prefixes and suffixes
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decode multisyllabic words
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read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
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read with purpose and understanding
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use context to confirm or correct word recognition during reading
Writing/Language
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write opinions about the books read and give reasons to support thinking
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write narrative and fictional stories that follow a story structure
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write informational pieces based on expertise and research
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strengthen writing through editing and revising
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demonstrate command of grammar conventions and usage when writing or speaking
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demonstrate command of spelling and punctuation when writing
Reading
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retell stories or texts and determine the central message, lesson or moral
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describe how character actions impact the sequence of events in a story
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describe logical connections between sentences and paragraphs related to text structure
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determine the meaning of general and academic words
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compare/contrast themes, aspects of stories and key details presented in text
Speaking and Listening
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have meaningful conversations and build on others' ideas
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determine main ideas and supporting ideas of a text read orally
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ask and answer questions to seek help or gain a deeper understanding of the topic being discussed
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report on a topic accurately, with relevant details, in a clear voice
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speak appropriate to task and situation
