• ​Knows and applies phonics and word analysis skills

Student can read and understand words with common prefixes and derivational suffixes.  Student can decode multi-syllable words.

• Reads text fluently with accuracy and expression

Student can read grade-level text fluently, accurately, and with expression and understanding.  Student can read at benchmark level (119 correct words per minute). Student uses context clues to self correct for understanding. 

    Fall: 77 wpm. 

   Winter: 105 wpm. 

    Spring: 119 wpm.

• Uses strategies to determine the meaning of words

Student can use strategies (context clues, word parts, glossaries, or dictionaries) to determine the meaning of words relevant to Grade 3 topics or subject areas. Student can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from non-literal language.

• Expands written and spoken vocabulary

Student can use strategies (context clues, word parts, glossaries, or dictionaries) to determine the meaning of words relevant to Grade 3 topics or subject areas to use in their writing or spoken language.

• Retells key ideas and details from a text

Student can retell stories, key details, main idea, message, lesson, or moral and describe character and how their actions contribute to the events.

• Uses evidence from the text to support conclusions

Student can refer explicitly to text to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding.

• Uses text features to strengthen comprehension

Student can use various text features to locate information and use information to demonstrate understanding of a grade level text.

• Compares and contrasts texts

Student can compare and contrast themes, settings, and plots in literature.  Student can find important points and key details in two informational (grade level) texts on the same topic.

• Reads and comprehends grade level text

Student can read and comprehend grade-level stories, dramas, poetry, and informational texts independently and proficiently.

• States and supports an opinion about a topic or text

Student can introduce a topic, state an opinion, and support it using reasons.  Student can use linking words and phrases and provide a conclusion.

• Writes informative texts to convey ideas/information

Student can introduce a topic and develop it with facts, definitions, details, linking words, and provide a conclusion.

• Writes narratives about real life or imagined experiences or events

Student can establish situation, characters, and sequence of a story; use description and dialogue to develop it; use temporal words and phrases; and provide a sense of closure.

• Uses proper grammar and conventions

Student can correctly use nouns, pronouns, regular and irregular verbs, comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Student can produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. Student can use correct capitalization and  punctuation, including commas and quotation marks.

• Applies grade-level spelling rules and patterns

Student can spell grade-appropriate words correctly, including high-frequency words, studied words, and adding suffixes to words.

• Follows agreed-upon rules for discussions

Student can follow class rules for discussions and can come prepared to join in discussions on Grade 3 topics, stay on topic, and link comments to remarks of others. 

• Presents thoughts and ideas clearly

Student can use evidence to support ideas and can express his/her ideas clearly.