Level 3

Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development

Students read grade level appropriate narrative and expository text fluently and accurately with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression.

Decoding and Word Recognition

Students develop an understanding of many new words.

Reading Comprehension

Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material, using a variety of comprehension strategies.

Structural Features of Informational Materials

Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text

Literary Response and Analysis

Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children’s literature.

Structural Features of Literature

Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text

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Writing Strategies

Using the six traits of quality writing, students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea.

Students create a well-constructed single paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration, and a conclusion.

Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)

Using the six traits of quality writing, students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences.

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Written and Oral English Language Conventions

Students write and speak with a command of Standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level.

Grammar

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Listening and Speaking Strategies

Students listen attentively and respond appropriately to oral communication.

Comprehension

Students speak clearly and distinctly with appropriate volume.

Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication

Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications

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