Third Grade Language Arts

Grade Level Standard:
The Learner will use appropriate strategies for understanding words in a meaningful context, understand information at a literal level, and interpret written material.

Concepts to be Taught:

	STRATEGIES FOR ATTEMPTING UNKNOWN WORDS Phonics. Sight words. Word meaning and context clues. Skip, read-on, re-read. Use illustrations, diagrams maps, and charts. Use prior knowledge. Word analysis.
	STRATEGIES FOR MONITORING COMPREHENSION Use context clues. Reread. Read it aloud. Think, "Does this make sense?" Use illustrations, diagrams maps, and charts. Use prior knowledge.
	STRATEGIES FOR LITERAL UNDERSTANDING Main idea. Details. Sequence of events. Problem/Solution. Characterization. Cause and effect.
	STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING Making inferences. Make and verify predictions. Discuss problems and solutions.
	STRATEGIES FOR CRITICAL READING Apply reading to real life experiences.
	MOTIVATION FOR READING Select materials for pleasure reading. Develop a lifelong appreciation of reading.
	EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF LITERATURE

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Writing

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will write using conventions of language to focus, organize, and elaborate ideas.

Concepts to be Taught:

	CONVENTIONS OF LANGUAGE Edit writing for correct usage, punctuation, and spelling. Apply correct cursive letter form.
	CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR FOCUSING, ORGANIZING, AND USING SUPPORTIVE DATA Write a 4 to 6 sentence paragraph with a clear topic and support. Write in narrative, expository, and persuasive modes. Respond to literature in writing.
	WRITING PROCESS Understand and use the writing process of prewriting, drafting, sharing/conferencing, revising, editing, and publishing.
	WRITING IN A VARIETY OF STYLES FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES
	WORD PROCESSING SKILLS

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Speaking

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will participate in speaking activities to communicate a focused and organized message.

Concepts to be Taught:

	CONVENTIONS OF SPEAKING Use appropriate speaking behaviors. Use standard grammar when speaking.
	COMMUNICATION OF A FOCUSED, ORGANIZED, SUPPORTED MESSAGE Develop the ability and confidence to share thoughts with others.
	EXPOSURE TO BOTH FORMAL AND INFORMAL SPEAKING SITUATIONS
	GROUP DYNAMICS Express thoughts and ideas to the whole group.

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Listening

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will participate in listening activities by focusing attention on oral communication, understanding the message, and responding appropriately.

Concepts to be Taught:

	STRATEGIES FOR LISTENING TO, UNDERSTANDING, AND USING ORAL MESSAGES Follow multi-step directions. Listen to and discuss literature.
	STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING ORAL MESSAGES Respond appropriately in class discussions. Ask pertinent questions.
	STRATEGIES FOR EVALUATING AND APPLYING ORAL MESSAGES Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior through attentive and critical listening.
	EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF REASONS AND PURPOSES FOR LISTENING Listen and respond, orally and in written form, to a variety of literature.

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