Third Grade Language Arts
Objective	Student & Parent	ILS Benchmark	Teacher Clarifications	Cycle
301	I can figure out new words when I read.	1.A.1a Apply word analysis skills (e.g., phonics, word patterns) to recognize new words.	~Understand the concept of sound/letter relationships. Recognize and use letter/word patterns. ~Attempt unfamiliar words in context using sound/letter relationships, letter clusters, the redundancy of spelling patterns and/or other word analysis skills. ~Attempt unfamiliar words using context clues and what they already know.	f
302	I can predict and explain my predictions using information from what I read.	1.B.1a Establish purposes for reading, make predictions, connect important ideas, and link text to previous experiences and knowledge. 1.C.1a Use information to form questions and verify predictions.	Establish purposes for reading, make predictions, connect important ideas, and link text to previous experiences and knowledge. Use information from the reading to verify predictions and to form questions.	w
303	I can identify different types of literature.	1.B.1b Identify genres (forms and purposes) of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and electronic literary forms. 2.A.1b Classify literary works as fiction or nonfiction. 2.A.1c Describe differences between prose and poetry. 1.C.1e Identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text and graphics (e.g., dialogue, conflict, shape, color, characters).	Distinguish among types of literature and identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text and graphics. (fiction, nonfiction, prose and poetry)	s
304	I check to be sure I understand what I read.	1.B.1c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., reread, read ahead, use visual and context clues, ask questions, retell, use meaningful substitutions). 1.A.1b Comprehend unfamiliar words using context clues and prior knowledge; verify meanings with resource materials.	Continuously check and clarify for understanding. Use context, what they already know, and other resources to check their understanding of words and phrases.	f
305	I can accurately read third grade books aloud with fluency and expression	1.B.1d Read age-appropriate material aloud with fluency and accuracy.	Read Grade Three material aloud with fluency and accuracy. (End of Year Grade Three material are longer chapter books with few illustrations that provide little or no support to the reader. There are more sophisticated language structures, greater detail and more description. Stories are intricate and the vocabulary is challenging. Text size is small and spacing is narrow.)	f
306	I can find the main idea in a story.	1.C.1b Identify important themes and topics.	Identify the main idea of a story.	w
307	I can tell how stories are the same and how they are different.	1.C.1c Make comparisons across reading selections. 1.C.1e Identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text and graphics (e.g., dialogue, conflict, shape, color, characters).	Identify how reading selections are alike and different.	w
308	I can summarize stories.	1.C.1d Summarize content of reading material using text organization (e.g., story, sequence). 2.B.1a Respond to literary materials by connecting them to their own experience and communicate those responses to others. 1.C.1e Identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text and graphics (e.g., dialogue, conflict, shape, color, characters).	Summarize the content and identify how authors express their ideas in a reading selection read by the student and apply it to real life experiences.	s
309	I can tell about the characters in a story.	2.A.1a Identify the literary elements of theme, setting, plot and character within literary works. 2.B.1c Relate character, setting and plot to real-life situations. 2.B.1a Respond to literary materials by connecting them to their own experience and communicate those responses to others. 1.C.1e Identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text and graphics (e.g., dialogue, conflict, shape, color, characters).	Relate how authors and illustrators express the character, setting and plot to real life experiences.	f
310	I can tell where and when a story took place.	2.A.1a Identify the literary elements of theme, setting, plot and character within literary works. 2.B.1c Relate character, setting and plot to real-life situations. 2.B.1a Respond to literary materials by connecting them to their own experience and communicate those responses to others. 1.C.1e Identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text and graphics (e.g., dialogue, conflict, shape, color, characters).	Relate how authors and illustrators express the character, setting and plot to real life experiences.	f
311	I can identify common themes from different stories.	2.B.1b Identify common themes in literature from a variety of eras.	Identify common themes in literature from a variety of eras.	s
312	I use correct capitalization and punctuation in my daily writing.	3.A.1a Construct complete sentences which demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words; and appropriate use of the eight parts of speech.	Construct sentences that demonstrate subject/verb agreement, appropriate capitalization and punctuation.	f
313	I can revise and edit my writing with guidance.	3.A.1a Construct complete sentences which demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words; and appropriate use of the eight parts of speech.	With help from an adult, correct errors and improve subject/verb agreement, appropriate capitalization and punctuation, and correct spelling of Grade Three words (See attached for Grade 3 words)	s
314	I use correct correct spelling of Third Grade words in my daily writing.	3.A.1a Construct complete sentences which demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words; and appropriate use of the eight parts of speech.	Construct sentences that demonstrate correct spelling of Grade Three words (See attached for Grade 3 Words).	w
315	I can plan my ideas before I write.	3.B.1a Use prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas (e.g., focus on one topic; organize writing to include a beginning, middle and end; use descriptive words when writing about people, places, things, events).	Generate and organize ideas before writing. (e.g., focus on one topic; organize writing to include a beginning, middle and end; use descriptive words when writing about people, places, things, events).	f
316	I can use topic, support, and detail sentences when I write.	3.B.1b Demonstrate focus, organization, elaboration and integration in written compositions (e.g., short stories, letters, essays, reports).	Organize, stay on topic and provide details.	f
317	I can create narrative writings.	3.C.1a Write for a variety of purposes including description, information, explanation, persuasion and narration.	Compose grade level appropriate narrative, expository and persuasive writings.	w
318	I can create expository writings.	3.C.1a Write for a variety of purposes including description, information, explanation, persuasion and narration.	Compose grade level appropriate narrative, expository and persuasive writings.	w
319	I can create persuasive writings.	3.C.1a Write for a variety of purposes including description, information, explanation, persuasion and narration.	Compose grade level appropriate narrative, expository and persuasive writings.	w
320	I use different ways to share my ideas.	3.C.1b Create media compositions or productions which convey meaning visually for a variety of purposes.	Use a variety of media and technologies to express ideas, experiences and emotions.	s