Standard 3: Language Arts Literacy

Language Arts Literacy Cumulative Progress Indicators (CPIs) for the end of the designated grade span

Place a "+" for an expectation that represents a strength & a "-" for a weakness

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 STANDARD 3.1 (READING) ALL STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE OF SOUNDS, LETTERS, AND WORDS IN WRITTEN ENGLISH TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND FLUENT READERS, AND WILL READ A VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND TEXTS WITH FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION.
 

A.     Concepts About Print

  Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.         Recognize that printed materials provide specific information.
  2.         Recognize purposes for print conventions such as end-sentence punctuation, paragraphing, and bold print.
  3.         Use a glossary or index to locate information in a text.
 

B.     Phonological Awareness (oral language activities)
  Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.      Demonstrate a sophisticated sense of sound-symbol relationship, including all phonemes (e.g., blends, digraphs, dipthongs)

 

C.     Decoding and Word Recognition 

  Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
  1.      Know sounds for a range of prefixes and suffixes (e.g., re-, ex-, -ment, -tion).
  2.      Use letter-sound knowledge and structural analysis to decode words.
  3.      Use context to accurately read words with more than one pronunciation.
 

D.    Fluency
  Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.         Recognize grade-level words accurately and with ease so that a text sounds like spoken language when read aloud.
 

2.         Read longer text and chapter books independently and silently.
  3.         Read aloud with proper phrasing, inflection, and intonation.
 

E.     Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading)
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
  1.      Set purpose for reading and check to verify or change predictions during/after reading.  
  2.      Monitor comprehension and accuracy while reading in context and self-correct errors.
  3.       Use pictures and context clues to assist with decoding of new words.
 

4.       Develop and use graphic organizers to build on experiences and extend learning.
 

F.      Vocabulary and Concept Development
  Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
  1.         Spell previously studied words and spelling patterns accurately.
 

2.         Point to or clearly identify specific words or wording that are causing comprehension difficulties.
  3.         Infer word meanings from taught roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
 

4.         Use a grade-appropriate dictionary with assistance from teacher.
  5.         Use pictures and context clues to assist with meaning of new words.
 

G.    Comprehension Skills and Response to Text
  Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.         Recognize purpose of the text.
 

2.         Distinguish cause/effect, fact/opinion, main idea/supporting details in interpreting texts.
  3.         Interpret information in graphs, charts, and diagrams.
 

4.         Ask how, why, and what-if questions in interpreting nonfiction texts.
  5.         Recognize how authors use humor, sarcasm, and imagery to extend meaning.
 

6.         Discuss underlying theme or message in interpreting fiction.
  7.         Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction texts.
 

8.         Draw conclusions and inferences from texts.
  9.         Recognize first-person "I" point of view.
 

10.      Compare and contrast story plots, characters, settings, and themes.
  11.     Participate in creative responses to texts (e.g., dramatizations, oral presentations).
 

12.     Read regularly in materials appropriate for their independent reading level.
  13.     Read and comprehend both fiction and nonfiction that is appropriately designed for grade level.
  14.     Use information and reasoning to examine bases of hypotheses and opinions.
 

H.    Inquiry and Research
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.      Use library classification systems, print or electronic, to locate information.
 

2.      Draw conclusions from information and data gathered.
 

3.      Read a variety of nonfiction and fiction books and produce evidence of understanding.

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STANDARD 3.2 (WRITING) ALL STUDENTS WILL WRITE IN CLEAR, CONCISE, ORGANIZED LANGUAGE THAT VARIES IN CONTENT AND FORM FOR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES.
 

A.     Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting)
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.       Generate possible ideas for writing through recalling experiences, listening to stories, reading, brainstorming, and discussion.
 

2.      Examine real-world examples of writing in various genres to gain understanding of how authors communicate ideas through form, structure, and author’s voice.

 

3.      Use graphic organizers to assist with planning writing.

 

4.      Compose first drafts from prewriting work.

 

5.      Revise a draft by rereading for meaning, narrowing the focus, sequencing, elaborating with detail, improving openings, closings, and word choice to show voice.
 

6.      Participate with peers to comment on and react to each other’s writing.
 

7.      Build awareness of ways authors use paragraphs to support meaning.

 

8.      Begin to develop author’s voice in own writing.

 

9.      Use reference materials to revise work, such as a dictionary or internet/software resource.  
 

10.   Edit work for basic spelling and mechanics.

 

11.     Use computer word-processing applications during parts of the writing process.

 

12.   Understand and use a checklist and/or rubric to improve writing.

 

13.   Reflect on own writing, noting strengths and areas needing improvement.

 

B.     Writing as a Product (resulting in work samples)
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.      Write a descriptive piece, such as a description of a person, place, or object.

 

2.      Write a narrative piece based on personal experiences. 

 

3.      Write a nonfiction piece and/or simple informational report across the curriculum.

 

4.      Present and discuss writing with other students.

 

5.      Apply elements of grade-appropriate rubrics to improve writing.
 

6.      Develop a collection of writings (e.g., a literacy folder or portfolio).
 

C.     Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.         Use Standard English conventions that are developmentally appropriate to the grade level: sentences, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
 

2.         Use grade-appropriate knowledge of English grammar and usage to craft writing, such as singular and plural nouns, subject/verb agreement, and appropriate parts of speech.
 

3.         Study examples of narrative and expository writing to develop understanding of paragraphs and indentation.

 

4.         Develop knowledge of English spelling through the use of patterns, structural analysis, and high frequency words.

 

5.         Write legibly in manuscript or cursive to meet district standards.

 

D.    Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of writing)
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.         Write for a variety of purposes (e.g., to inform, entertain, persuade) and audiences (e.g., self, peers, community).
 

2.         Develop fluency by writing daily and for sustained amounts of time.
 

3.      Generate ideas for writing in a variety of situations and across the curriculum.
 

4.      Write to express thoughts and ideas, to share experiences, and to communicate socially.

 

5.      Write the events of a story sequentially.
 

6.         Produce writing that demonstrates the use of a variety of sentence types, such as declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.

 

7.      Respond to literature through writing to demonstrate an understanding of a text.

 

8.      Write narrative text (e.g., realistic, humorous, etc.).
 

9.      Write non-fiction text (e.g., reports, procedures, and letters).  
 

STANDARD 3.3 (SPEAKING) ALL STUDENTS WILL SPEAK IN CLEAR, CONCISE, ORGANIZED LANGUAGE THAT VARIES IN CONTENT AND FORM FOR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES.
 

A.     Discussion
 

 Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.   Listen and follow a discussion in order to contribute appropriately.
 

2.   Stay focused on topic.
 

3.      Take turns.
 

4.      Support an opinion with details.
 

B.  Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing
 

 Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

   1.   Develop appropriate questions to explore a topic.
 

2.   Contribute information, ideas, and experiences to classroom inquiry.
 

C.  Word Choice

 

 Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.   Use vocabulary related to a particular topic.
 

2.   Adapt language to persuade, explain, or seek information.
 

3.      Use new vocabulary and figurative language learned from literature and classroom experiences.
 

D.  Oral Presentation
 

 Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.   Use pictures to support an oral presentation.
 

2.   Attempt to revise future presentations based on feedback from peers and teacher.
 

3.   Use appropriate strategies to prepare, rehearse and deliver an oral presentation:  word choice, expression, eye contact and volume.

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STANDARD 3.4 (LISTENING) ALL STUDENTS WILL LISTEN ACTIVELY TO INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS.

 

A.     Active Listening
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.      Connect messages heard to prior knowledge and experiences.
 

2.      Exchange information through verbal and nonverbal messages.
 

B.     Listening Comprehension
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.      Follow two- to three- step directions.
 

2.      Listen to a story read aloud and/or information from television or film, and summarize main ideas.
 

3.      Paraphrase information shared by others.

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STANDARD 3.5 (VIEWING AND MEDIA LITERACY) ALL STUDENTS WILL ACCESS, VIEW, EVALUATE, AND RESPOND TO PRINT, NONPRINT, AND ELECTRONIC TEXTS AND RESOURCES.
 

A.     Constructing Meaning

 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

1.         Begin to demonstrate an awareness of different media forms and how they contribute to communication.
 

2.         Identify the central theme and main ideas in different media.
 

B.     Visual and Verbal Messages
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:
 

 1.         Recognize the effects of visual arts on one’s mood and emotions.
 

 2.         Begin to explore and interpret messages found in advertisements and other texts.
 

C.     Living with Media
 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 4, students will:
 

 1.         Express preferences for media choices.

 

Link to Standard 3 Grade 2

 

Link to Standard 3 Grade 4