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A Sample of Third Grade English Language Arts and Literacy Common Core State Standards
A Sample of Third Grade English Language Arts and Literacy Common Core State Standards
■ Reading closely to find main ideas and supporting details in a story
■ Describing the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in stories (e.g., first, second, third; cause and effect)
■ Comparing the most important points and key details presented in two books on the same topic
■ Writing opinions or explanations that group related information and develop topics with facts and details
■ Writing stories that establish a situation and include details and clear sequences of events that describe the actions, thoughts, and feelings of characters
■ Independently conducting short research projects that build knowledge about various topics
■ Asking and answering questions about information he or she hears from a speaker or while participating in classroom discussions, offering appropriate elaboration and detail that build on what others have said
■ Reading stories and poems aloud fluently, without pausing to figure out what each word means
■ Distinguishing the literal and nonliteral meanings of words, such as something’s fishy and cold shoulder
■ Spelling correctly and consulting dictionaries to clarify meanings of words
Decoding Strategies
Decoding Strategies
Third graders are not only working on reading longer words, but understanding more difficult vocabulary. Refer to the image below for a list of strategies that are reinforced in third grade.
BigWordsStrategy.pdfFluency
Fluency
Fluency is the ability to read smoothly. It can also involve reading with expression. The reason we reinforce fluency is because research has shown that most students who are not fluent often have issues with comprehension. If it takes a student longer to read, it often makes it harder to remember what was actually read. One of the main prompts teachers use with students who are not fluent, is to encourage students to "put your words together like you are talking."
Comprehension Strategies
Comprehension Strategies
As students begin to read longer texts, it's important to ask them questions to be sure that they understand what they are reading. It's not only important to ask questions when students are reading the books themselves, but also when a book is being read to them. There are research-based strategies that are helpful in supporting your child's comprehension. Refer to the image from Wit and Wisdom below for suggestions.
Students in third grade are also working on writing about their reading. Students learn that they must provide evidence to support their thinking. Refer to the image below for more information.
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Sight Words
Sight words are words students should be able to recognize quickly by sight. Many of them are "rule breakers" and don't follow a regular pattern for sounding out purposes. Students practice reading and writing these words all throughout third grade. Refer to the link below for the 100 words that are taught in third grade. The link also includes ready to print flashcards.
http://www.uniqueteachingresources.com/support-files/frythird100set.pdf
Book Lists
Book Lists
Many parents ask about where they can find books to help their child practice their reading skills. You can refer to the links below to print, purchase and/or borrow books at your child's grade level.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/17-18/guided-reading-book-lists-by-level/
Web Resources
Web Resources
Below you will find some interactive sites that will be helpful in reinforcing third grade reading skills.
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