Idaho State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 3

ID.1. Reading Process: Students read words containing complex word patterns and word families in isolation and in context. Students apply knowledge of syllable types, word parts, words with multiple meanings, and context clues to decode unknown words. Students read irregular sight words, compound words, contractions, and abbreviations. Students fluently read high frequency words and longer chapter books and text.

1.1. Acquire Concepts About Print

3.LA.1.1.1. The student will be able to use print conventions such as end-sentence punctuation, paragraphing, bold print, and dialogue. (698.05.c)

3.LA.1.1.2. The student will be able to locate information using alphabetical order past the second letter. (698.01.i)

1.2. Acquire Concepts About Text

3.LA.1.2.1. The student will be able to identify text types and formats of various kinds of text.

3.LA.1.2.2. The student will be able to identify purpose for print conventions such as end-sentence punctuation, paragraphing, bold print, and dialogue.

3.LA.1.2.3. The student will be able to use graphics, graphs, tables, diagrams, parenthesis, italics and bold print to understand text. (698.05.b)

1.3. Acquire Phonological Awareness Skills

3.LA.1.3.1. No objectives at this grade level.

1.4. Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts

3.LA.1.4.1. The student will be able to use knowledge of vowel digraphs, diphthongs, and r-controlled letter-sound association to read new words. (689.01.d)

3.LA.1.4.2. The student will be able to read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.

1.5. Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication

3.LA.1.5.1. The student will be able to decode using syllable types and syllable patterns to decode words with 2-4 syllables. (698.01.a)

1.6. Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context

3.LA.1.6.1. The student will be able to use context clues to aid in decoding of new words. (698.01.e)

1.7. Acquire Fluency

3.LA.1.7.1. The student will be able to fluently read at least 450 regular and irregular sight words.

3.LA.1.7.2. The student will be able to read aloud Grade 3 text fluently from at least 120 correct words per minute. (see Idaho Reading Indicator fall to spring benchmarks).

1.8. Vocabulary and Concept Development

3.LA.1.8.1. The student will be able to use knowledge of base words, common prefixes and suffixes to determine meaning of unknown words in isolation and in context. (698.01.i)

3.LA.1.8.2. The student will be able to identify synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homographs to determine the meaning of words in context. (698.01.h)

3.LA.1.8.3. The student will be able to use words and concepts necessary for comprehending math, science, social studies, literature and other Grade 3 content area text.

3.LA.1.8.4. The student will be able to use a grade-level appropriate dictionary and glossary to define and confirm meaning of unknown words. (698.05.a)

ID.2. Comprehension/Interpretation: Students read and respond to a variety of grade-level-appropriate expository and literary texts. Students use a variety of comprehension strategies, such as asking and responding to questions and drawing inferences and conclusions from several sources to understand Grade 3 material. Students identify and discuss story elements from a variety of genre.

2.1. Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text

3.LA.2.1.1. The student will be able to tell the purpose for reading various kinds of text (e.g., textbooks, newspapers, instructional manuals, novels, essays).

3.LA.2.1.2. The student will be able to Connect the information and events in texts to self, to the world, and to other texts.

3.LA.2.1.3. The student will be able to draw simple conclusions based on information gathered from text. (698.01.n)

2.2. Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text

3.LA.2.2.1. The student will be able to identify cause-effect, compare-contrast, and descriptions that support comprehension.

3.LA.2.2.2. The student will be able to generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts. (698.04.b)

3.LA.2.2.3. The student will be able to identify facts and relevant details to sequence important information from expository text into a logical order to retell facts. (698.01.p)

3.LA.2.2.4. The student will be able to follow simple multi-step written directions.

2.3. Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary Text

3.LA.2.3.1. The student will be able to identify different genres of literature (e.g., fables, fairy tales, poetry, folktales). (698.02.a)

3.LA.2.3.2. The student will be able to describe characters (e.g., traits, roles, similarities/differences) within a literary selection, heard or read. (698.03.b)

3.LA.2.3.3. The student will be able to identify all aspects of the setting (e.g., time of day, place, year). (698.03.b)

3.LA.2.3.4. The student will be able to identify plots in literary text. (698.03.b)

3.LA.2.3.5. The student will be able to orally identify narrator (point of view) of a story.

3.LA.2.3.6. The student will be able to identify the lesson of a fable or folktale (theme).

3.LA.2.3.7. The student will be able to identify common idioms.

ID.3. Writing Process: Students use all five steps of the writing process to write for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students use different structures to organize information for different audiences and purposes. Students use appropriate style and vocabulary for audience and purpose. Students write compositions that relate to a central idea and contain supporting details.

3.1. Acquire Prewriting Skills

3.LA.3.1.1. The student will be able to generate ideas using prewriting strategies (e.g., graphic organizers).

3.LA.3.1.2. The student will be able to generate the main idea.

3.LA.3.1.3. The student will be able to plan writing using organizational strategies (e.g., graphic organizer, chart).

3.LA.3.1.4. The student will be able to identify an appropriate writing format for purpose and audience. (699.01.c)

3.LA.3.1.5. The student will be able to plan writing to produce a piece of writing within a set time period.

3.2. Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft

3.LA.3.2.1. The student will be able to use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft that includes a main idea and details.

3.3. Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft

3.LA.3.3.1. The student will be able to revise draft for meaning.

3.LA.3.3.2. The student will be able to revise draft by adding details to enhance audience understanding.

3.LA.3.3.3. The student will be able to identify words and sentences that need to be rearranged to clarify meaning.

3.LA.3.3.4. The student will be able to use literary models to refine writing style.

3.LA.3.3.5. The student will be able to use strategies to guide the revision process.

3.4. Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft

3.LA.3.4.1. The student will be able to edit the draft using a simple editing checklist.

3.5. Acquire Skills to Publish Writing

3.LA.3.5.1. The student will be able to publish and illustrate draft.

3.LA.3.5.2. The student will be able to share writing with intended audience. (699.03.b)

ID.4. Writing Applications: Students write in a variety of modes including expressive, expository, and literary response. Students write compositions that have a topic sentence and contain supporting details. Students write responses that identify connections between their personal experience and a text.

4.1. Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills

3.LA.4.1.1. The student will be able to write short narratives with a logical sequence of events that include a beginning, middle, and end.

3.LA.4.1.2. The student will be able to write rhymes, poems, or songs that include sensory details. (699.01.b)

4.2. Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills

3.LA.4.2.1. The student will be able to write a friendly letter and correctly address the envelope.

3.LA.4.2.2. The student will be able to write an expository paragraph that contains a main idea and supporting details. (699.02.b)

4.3. Acquire Persuasive Writing Skills

3.LA.4.3.1. No objectives at this grade level.

4.4. Acquire Skills for Literary Response

3.LA.4.4.1. The student will be able to write a response that identifies a text to self, text to world, and/or text to text connection.

3.LA.4.4.2. The student will be able to write or draw a response to a literature selection that identifies the plot.

ID.5. Writing Components: Students use the conventions of written language appropriate to this grade level. Students write legibly in cursive. Students write complete declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.

5.1. Acquire Handwriting Skills (691.01.b)

3.LA.5.1.1. The student will be able to write legibly in cursive. (699.01.b)

5.2. Acquire Spelling Skills

3.LA.5.2.1. The student will be able to spell correctly Grade 3 high-frequency words. (699.02.a)

3.LA.5.2.2. The student will be able to spell correctly Grade 3 phonetically regular words with common spelling patterns. (699.02.a)

3.LA.5.2.3. The student will be able to apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level to spell accurately. (699.02.a)

5.3. Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure

3.LA.5.3.1. The student will be able to identify and use three types of sentences (exclamatory, declarative, and interrogative).

3.LA.5.3.2. The student will be able to use past and present verb tenses, including irregular verbs.

5.4. Acquire Skills for Using Conventions

3.LA.5.4.1. The student will be able to Capitalize proper nouns, titles, and holidays. (699.02.a)

3.LA.5.4.2. The student will be able to use commas in: series (699.02.a), dates (699.02.a), addresses (699.02.a), and letters (699.02.a)

ID.6. Communication: Students listen critically to effectively understand oral and visual presentations. They use speaking skills to deliver oral presentations about familiar experiences that are organized around a specific topic, using correct grammar and vocabulary. Students identify and use traditional and non-print media to gain new information.

6.1. Acquire Listening Skills

3.LA.6.1.1. The student will be able to listen critically to determine the purpose or purposes of listening (e.g., to obtain information, to solve problems, or to enjoy). (700.03.a)

3.LA.6.1.2. The student will be able to listen for answers to specific questions from information presented orally.

3.LA.6.1.3. The student will be able to listen and follow multiple-step oral directions.

3.LA.6.1.4. The student will be able to listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources. (700.01.a)

6.2. Acquire Speaking Skills

3.LA.6.2.1. The student will be able to ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas.

3.LA.6.2.2. The student will be able to paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others.

3.LA.6.2.3. The student will be able to organize simple oral presentations to maintain a clear focus. (701.01.a)

3.LA.6.2.4. The student will be able to retell stories or experiences that follow a logical sequence of events.

3.LA.6.2.5. The student will be able to speak clearly at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (e.g., informal discussion, report to the class). (701.01.b)

6.3. Acquire Viewing Skills

3.LA.6.3.1. The student will be able to identify grade-level-appropriate traditional and non-print media as sources of information. (702.01.a)

3.LA.6.3.2. The student will be able to identify the role of media in focusing people's attention on events and in forming their opinion on issues. (703.02.)

3.LA.6.3.3. The student will be able to identify the difference between fact and opinion in media presentations.