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.

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

 

LA.3.10.2

Organize and edit papers using guidance and support from adults and peers.

3.W.4

3.W.5

 

LA.3.10.3

Differentiate their own point of view from that of the author.

3.RI.6

 

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

 

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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