3.F.F.1.a: Increase sight word vocabulary by reading regularly and irregularly spelled words in isolation and context with accuracy and automaticity.

3.F.F.1.b: Read a variety of unfamiliar grade-level texts with increasing accuracy.

3.F.F.1.c: Read a wide range of grade-level texts aloud with appropriate prosody (phrasing, expression, juncture/pause, and intonation) to aid comprehension.

3.F.F.1.d: Read a wide range of grade-level texts aloud with appropriate prosody (phrasing, expression, juncture/pause, and intonation) to aid comprehension. 

L.GC.1: Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.

L.GC.1.4: Capitalize the first word of a sentence and the pronoun I.

L.GC.1.12: Capitalize proper nouns.

L.GC.1.13: Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences.

L.GC.2.b: Use a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences to strengthen clarity and coherence, establishing consistent verb tense within and between sentences.

3.L.V.1.a: Acquire a range of general, academic, and specialized vocabulary words and phrases through grade-level texts and content.

3.L.V.1.b: Use grade-level general, academic, and specialized vocabulary words and phrases to enhance communication in a variety of settings.

3.L.V.2.a: Deconstruct words using common roots, root words, and affixes to determine meaning.

3.L.V.3.a: Use context (e.g., images and graphs) within and beyond a sentence to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and multiple-meaning words and phrases.

3.L.V.3.d: Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to check spelling and to determine or clarify the precise meaning of words and phrases.

3.T.C.1.a: Determine the purpose (e.g., entertain, inform, persuade) and target audience of a text.

3.T.SS.1.a: Describe how texts are arranged to represent information and ideas using text features (e.g., map, captions) and organizational structures (e.g., cause/effect), referring to parts of texts using terms such as chapter or section.

3.T.SS.1.b: Design texts using a variety of text structures and features, according to purpose and audience.

3.T.SS.1.d: Craft related sentences into clear and cohesive paragraphs.

3.T.T.1.a: Explain how narrative techniques are used to present ideas, design texts, and convey information about characters, setting, and plot.

3.T.T.1.b: Explain how characters, setting, problem, and solution function in the plot.

3.T.T.1.c: Describe characters’ traits, motivations, actions, thoughts, and feelings and explain their connection to the central message, lesson, or moral of the story.

3.T.T.2.a: Describe the techniques used to present and design expository texts, including facts and key details used to support the main idea.

3.T.T.2.d: Apply expository techniques to introduce a topic, develop the topic with facts and other information (e.g., definitions, details, illustrations), and provide a concluding statement or section. 

Reading Fluency & Sight Words (3.F.F.1.a–d) 

• Sight Word Games: Use flashcards for both regular and irregular words. Play games like “Sight Word Bingo” or “Word Scavenger Hunt” (hide words around the house).
  
  

• Shared Reading: Take turns reading aloud from picture books, chapter books, or magazines. Parents can model expression and phrasing.
  
  

• Echo Reading: Parent reads a sentence with expression; child repeats it. This helps practice prosody (intonation and phrasing).
  
  

• Read in Different Voices: Robot voice, whisper voice, or dramatic voice to make prosody fun.

Grammar, Mechanics & Writing (L.GC.1, L.GC.2) 

• Sentence Fix-It: Write silly, “broken” sentences without capitalization or punctuation and have your child “fix” them.
  
  

• Daily Journal: Encourage kids to write a few sentences about their day, paying attention to capitals, punctuation, and complete thoughts.
  
  

• Cooking Connection: When writing a recipe or instructions together, emphasize clear sentences and consistent verb tense.
  
  

• Family Story Nights: Each person adds a sentence to a family story—practice using simple, compound, and complex sentences.

Vocabulary & Word Study (3.L.V.1–3) 

• Word Detective: Pick a word from a book and explore it together—look at prefixes/suffixes, use a dictionary, and try it in a new sentence.
  
  

• Context Clues Challenge: Pause while reading and ask, “What do you think that word means based on the picture or the sentence?”
  
  

• Word Jar: Collect new words from reading and post them on a “word wall” or in a jar. Use them in family conversations.
  
  

• Dictionary Hunt: Race to see who can find a new word first in a kids’ dictionary or online dictionary.

Comprehension & Text Features (3.T.C, 3.T.SS, 3.T.T) 

Purpose Talk: After reading, ask: “Was this meant to entertain, inform, or persuade? Who do you think the author wanted to read this?”

• Text Feature Hunt: While reading nonfiction, point out captions, maps, bold print, or headings. Play “I Spy” with text features.
  
  

• Story Mapping: Use graphic organizers to track characters, setting, problem, and solution. Retell stories together.
  
  

• Character Talk: Discuss why characters act the way they do and how they feel. Compare them to real-life situations.
  
  

• Write Together: Create short paragraphs, stories, or fact sheets about family interests (pets, sports, vacations). Emphasize structure: topic sentence → details → conclusion.