Grade 3

3.W.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

October 1, 2018
3.SL.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

October 1, 2018
3.W.2a

Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.

October 1, 2018
3.SL.1a

Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

October 1, 2018
3.W.2b

Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.

October 1, 2018
3.SL.1b

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

October 1, 2018
3.W.2c

Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.

October 1, 2018
3.SL.1c

Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.

October 1, 2018
3.W.2d

Provide a concluding statement or section.

October 1, 2018
3.SL.1d

Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

October 1, 2018
3.W.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

October 1, 2018
3.SL.2

Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

October 1, 2018