3rd Grade Expectations in Writing
By the end of third grade, students should be able to say:
I can write different types of writing.
I can write to share my opinion.
I can write to inform and explain ideas.
I can write to tell a story.
I can make my writing better.
I can write for different purposes, audiences, and topics.
I can stay focused and organized in my writing.
I can plan, edit, and revise my writing with the help of peers and adults.
I can use technology to create pieces of writing and to interact and share ideas with others.
I can use research to help my writing.
I can organize short research projects.
I can research and use what I have experienced to gather information.
I can take notes to help me organize the research in my writing.
I can write on a regular basis with stamina for different tasks, purposes, and audiences.