THIRD2+ELA

3rd Grade Reading-2nd 9-Weeks

 * **//Standard 2: Acquisition of Vocabulary//** ||
 * I can use context clues to determine the meaning of homophones, homonyms and homographs. ||
 * I can use my knowledge of individual words to determine the meaning of compound words. ||
 * **I can identify whole words from contractions and abbreviations.** ||
 * **I can use prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words.** ||
 * I can determine the meaning of words by using resources. ||
 * **//Standard 3: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies//** ||
 * I can compare and contrast information across subject areas. ||
 * I can monitor my own comprehension. ||
 * **//Standard 4: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text//** ||
 * I can list questions from informational text. ||
 * **//Standard 5: Literary Text//** ||
 * **I can use details from text to describe characters and setting.** ||
 * I can retell the plot sequence. ||
 * **//Standard 6: Writing Process//** ||
 * I can plan my writing by brainstorming, using lists, webs, and Venn diagrams. ||
 * **I can write a topic sentence, three details, and a concluding paragraph.** ||
 * I can use reference materials to improve my vocabulary. ||
 * **//Standard 7: Writing Applications//** ||
 * I can write responses that demonstrate an understanding of text. ||
 * **I can write formal and informal letters.** ||
 * I can produce messages, journals, notes, and poems. ||
 * **//Standard 8: Writing Conventions//** ||
 * I can spell high frequency words. ||
 * I can use resources to check spelling. ||
 * I can use ending punctuation marks. ||
 * I can use nouns, verbs, and adjectives correctly. ||
 * I can use past, present, and future verb tenses. ||