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.3.11

Students will conduct research projects and use content area vocabulary.

Pacing  

Instruct/

Assess

Component Code

Component

Standard(s)

 

LA.3.11.1

Conduct short research projects in small groups.

3.W.7

 

LA.3.11.2

Determine meaning of domain specific vocabulary words.

3.RI.4

 

LA.3.11.3

Create and present a product in a small group while speaking in complete sentences and answering clarifying questions when asked.

3.SL.6

 

LA.3.11.4

Use appropriate vocabulary in conversations based on purpose and time relationships.

3.L.6

 

LA.3.11.5

Locate and effectively utilize digital features and search tools to locate information.

3.RI.5

 

LA.3.11.6

Read grade level text fluently, with comprehension and purpose.

3.RF.4a

Academic Vocabulary:

Content Vocabulary: