English Language Arts, Grade 3

Sharing and discussing thoughts and experiences

I can describe and discuss my ideas and consider what others think.

Asking and answering questions to explore problems

I can ask and answer questions to clear things up and explore solutions.

Expressing and explaining opinions

I can explain my opinions and respond when others react to them.

Listening critically to others' ideas

I can listen carefully and think about others' ideas and opinions.

Participating in group discussion

I can take part in discussions and know when to speak and when to listen.

Adapting voice and expression to the occasion

I can change my voice, face, and gestures to fit the speaking situation.

Giving and following instructions

I can give clear instructions and follow and respond to directions.

Engaging with and responding to presentations

I can take part in and respond to different presentations and texts.

Using courtesies of conversation

I can use polite courtesies and conversation habits in group work and play.

Noticing unfair language and speaking with respect

I can notice unfair language and choose words that respect all people.

Matching language to different situations

I can tell that different situations call for different kinds of language.

Selecting texts for interests and needs

I can choose texts that match my interests and what I need to learn.

Reading widely across children's literature

I can read many kinds of children's books and stories.

Using text features to locate information

I can use pictures, print features, and text organization to find information.

Using cueing systems and monitoring reading

I can use meaning, sentence, and letter-sound cues together and check my reading.

Word-solving and self-correcting strategies

I can solve tricky words using self-correcting and decoding strategies.

Comprehension and response strategies

I can understand a text by finding main ideas, order, characters, and story parts.

Describing your own reading process

I can describe how I read and the strategies I use.

Before-reading (previewing) strategies

I can get ready to read by predicting, connecting, and setting a purpose.

During-reading strategies

I can use strategies while I read, like checking predictions and picturing the story.

After-reading strategies

I can use strategies after reading, like reflecting, responding, and asking questions.

Generating research questions and needs

I can figure out what I need to know and write questions to guide my research.

Using sources and reflecting on research

I can find information in different sources and think about how my research went.

Making personal connections to texts

I can connect to a text and share my reactions and feelings about it.

Explaining opinions about texts and authors

I can explain my opinions about texts and the work of authors and illustrators.

Questioning information in texts

I can question information in texts and use what I know to judge it.

Recognizing text types and conventions

I can identify text types and see how their conventions help me understand.

Responding critically to texts

I can respond critically by asking questions, noticing point of view, and spotting bias.

Writing to explore ideas and express feelings

I can write to explore my ideas and express my feelings and imagination.

Writing to record experiences and learning

I can write to record my experiences and explore what I am learning.

Exploring ways to make notes

I can try different ways to make my own notes.

Experimenting with language in imaginative writing

I can play with word choices in my imaginative writing and representing.

Creating texts in a variety of forms

I can create texts in different forms and combine writing with other media.

Showing awareness of purpose and audience

I can think about my purpose and audience and choose a fitting form.

Using readers' responses to assess and extend work

I can use what readers say to judge my work and learn more.

Prewriting and drafting strategies

I can plan my writing and get a first draft down on paper.

Revising and editing strategies

I can revise my writing to make it clear and edit it to fix mistakes.

Publishing and presenting strategies

I can publish and present my finished writing in ways that fit my audience.

Conventions: punctuation and capitalization

I can use capitals and punctuation marks correctly in my writing.

Conventions: language structure

I can make my sentences and paragraphs work grammatically.

Conventions: spelling strategies

I can spell many words correctly using patterns, sounds, and strategies.

Engaging deeply with writing

I can stay engaged in my writing, revise willingly, and take pride in my work.

Using technology in writing and representing

I can use technology to draft, draw, publish, and find information.

Selecting and combining information from sources

I can gather information from two sources and combine it in my own words.