English Language Arts Curriculum
3rd Grade
Course Purpose: |
Students will apply common figurative language devices and other specific skills to comprehend unfamiliar text. Students will incorporate text evidence to support answers and write multi-paragraph papers in the three genre types. |
Outcomes and Components:
LA.3.10 |
Students will create and present a five paragraph opinion piece. |
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Pacing Instruct/ Assess |
Component Code |
Component |
Standard(s) |
LA.3.10.1 |
Write an opinion piece that is supported with reasons. Include an introduction, linking words and phrases, and a conclusion, and publish using technology. |
3.W.1a 3.W.1b 3.W.1c 3.W.1d 3.W.6 |
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LA.3.10.2 |
Organize and edit papers using guidance and support from adults and peers. |
3.W.4 3.W.5 |
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LA.3.10.3 |
Differentiate their own point of view from that of the author. |
3.RI.6 |
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LA.3.10.4 |
Discuss opinions, build on others, and express own ideas clearly. Come prepared to follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, ask questions, stay on topic, and explain their own ideas. |
3.SL.1a 3.SL.1b 3.SL.1c 3.SL.1d |
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LA.3.10.5 |
Capitalize appropriate words in titles, form and use possessives, conventional spelling, spelling patterns, and consult reference materials when needed. |
3.L.2d 3.L.2e 3.L.2f 3.L.2g |
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