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SC.3.I.Inquiry-Based Literacy Standards (I)

Inquiry-Based Literacy Standards (I)
3.I.1. Formulate relevant, self-generated questions based on interests and/or needs that can be investigated.
3.I.1.1. Formulate questions to focus thinking on an idea to narrow and direct further inquiry.
 
3.I.2. Transact with texts to formulate questions, propose explanations, and consider alternative views and multiple perspectives.
3.I.2.1. Explore topics of interest to formulate logical questions; build knowledge; generate possible explanations; consider alternative views.
 

SC.3.RI.Reading – Informational Text (RI)

Reading – Informational Text (RI)
3.RI.LCS. Language, Craft, and Structure (LCS)
3.RI.LCS.10. Analyze and provide evidence of how the author’s choice of purpose and perspective shapes content, meaning, and style.
3.RI.LCS.10.1. State the author’s purpose; distinguish one’s own perspective from that of the author.
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3.RI.LCS.8. Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, text features, conventions, and structures, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia texts.
3.RI.LCS.8.2. Use knowledge of appendices, timelines, maps, and charts to locate information and gain meaning; explain how these features contribute to a text.
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3.RI.LCS.9. Apply a range of strategies to determine and deepen the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple-meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
3.RI.LCS.9.1. Use paragraph-level context to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
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3.RI.LCS.9.2. Determine the meaning of a word when an affix is added to a base word.
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3.RI.LCS.9.4. Consult print and multimedia resources to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words or phrases.
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3.RI.LCS.9.5. Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases that signal spatial and temporal relationships; demonstrate an understanding of nuances.
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3.RI.MC. Meaning and Context (MC)
3.RI.MC.5. Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence, and investigating multiple interpretations.
3.RI.MC.5.1. Ask and answer literal and inferential questions to determine meaning; refer explicitly to the text to support inferences and conclusions.
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3.RI.MC.6. Summarize key details and ideas to support analysis of central ideas.
3.RI.MC.6.1. Summarize multi-paragraph texts using key details to support the central idea.
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3.RI.P. Principles of Reading (P)
3.RI.P.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
3.RI.P.3.1. Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes.
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3.RI.P.3.6. Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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3.RI.P.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
3.RI.P.4.2. Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, expression, intonation, and phrasing on successive readings.
 

SC.3.RL.Reading – Literary Text (RL)

Reading – Literary Text (RL)
3.RL.LCS. Language, Craft, and Structure (LCS)
3.RL.LCS.10. Apply a range of strategies to determine and deepen the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple-meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
3.RL.LCS.10.1. Use paragraph-level context to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
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3.RL.LCS.10.2. Determine the meaning of a word when an affix is added to a base word.
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3.RL.LCS.11. Analyze and provide evidence of how the author’s choice of point of view, perspective, or purpose shapes content, meaning, and style.
3.RL.LCS.11.1. Explain the differences between first and third person points of view.
 
3.RL.LCS.11.2. Compare and contrast the reader’s point of view to that of the narrator or a character.
 
3.RL.LCS.12. Analyze and critique how the author uses structures in print and multimedia texts to shape meaning and impact the reader.
3.RL.LCS.12.1. Identify text structures of various genres using the terms paragraph, chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each part transitions.
 
3.RL.LCS.12.2. Identify crafted text structures such as a collection of photographs or poetry texts, texts with a series of short memoirs, an inanimate voice text, and a framing question text.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
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3.RL.LCS.9. Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, and conventions, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia texts.
3.RL.LCS.9.1. Identify and explain how the author uses idioms, metaphor, or personification to shape meaning and style.
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3.RL.LCS.9.2. Explain how the author’s choice of words, illustrations, and conventions combine to create mood, contribute to meaning, and emphasize aspects of a character or setting.
 
3.RL.MC. Meaning and Context (MC)
3.RL.MC.5. Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence, and investigating multiple interpretations.
3.RL.MC.5.1. Ask and answer literal and inferential questions to determine meaning; refer explicitly to the text to support inferences and conclusions.
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3.RL.MC.6. Summarize key details and ideas to support analysis of thematic development.
3.RL.MC.6.1. Determine the theme by recalling key details that support the theme.
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3.RL.MC.7. Analyze the relationship among ideas, themes, or topics in multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.
3.RL.MC.7.1. Explain how illustrations contribute to create mood or emphasize aspects of character or setting.
 
3.RL.MC.7.2. Compare and contrast how an author uses characters to develop theme and plot in different texts within a series.
 
3.RL.MC.8. Analyze characters, settings, events, and ideas as they develop and interact within a particular context.
3.RL.MC.8.1. Use text evidence to:
3.RL.MC.8.1.a. Describe characters’ traits, motivations, and feelings and explain how their actions contribute to the development of the plot.
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3.RL.MC.8.1.b. Explain the influence of cultural and historical context on characters, setting, and plot development.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
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3.RL.P. Principles of Reading (P)
3.RL.P.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
3.RL.P.3.1. Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Roots/Prefixes/Suffixes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Suffixes
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3.RL.P.3.6. Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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3.RL.P.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
3.RL.P.4.2. Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, expression, intonation, and phrasing on successive readings.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
 
3.RL.RC. Range and Complexity (RC)
3.RL.RC.13. Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect and respond to increasingly complex text over time.
3.RL.RC.13.2. Read independently for sustained periods of time to build stamina.
 

SC.3.W.Writing (W)

Writing (W)
3.W.L. Language (L)
3.W.L.4. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.
3.W.L.4.1. When writing:
3.W.L.4.1.a. Show knowledge of the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nouns
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3.W.L.4.1.b. Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns; use abstract nouns.
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3.W.L.4.1.c. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
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3.W.L.4.1.d. Form and use the simple verb tenses.
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3.W.L.4.1.e. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
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3.W.L.4.1.g. Form and use prepositional phrases.
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3.W.L.5. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
3.W.L.5.1. Capitalize appropriate words in titles, historical periods, company names, product names, and special events.
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3.W.L.5.2. Use:
3.W.L.5.2.a. Apostrophes to form contractions and singular and plural possessives.
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3.W.L.5.2.b. Quotation marks to mark direct speech.
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3.W.L.5.3. Use conventional spelling for high- frequency words, previously studied words, and for adding suffixes to base words.
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3.W.L.5.4. Use spelling patterns and generalizations.
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3.W.MCC. Meaning, Context, and Craft (MCC)
3.W.MCC.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
3.W.MCC.2.1. Write informative/explanatory texts that:
3.W.MCC.2.1.g. Use transition words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.
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3.W.MCC.2.1.i. Provide a concluding statement or section.
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3.W.MCC.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
3.W.MCC.3.1. Gather ideas from texts, multimedia, and personal experience to write narratives that:
3.W.MCC.3.1.a. Develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
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3.W.MCC.3.1.d. Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
3.W.MCC.3.1.e. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing building on personal ideas and the ideas of others.
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3.W.MCC.3.1.f. Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
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3.W.MCC.3.1.g. Use imagery, precise words, and sensory details to develop characters and convey experiences and events.
3.W.MCC.3.1.h. Provide a sense of closure.
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3.W.RC. Range and Complexity (RC)
3.W.RC.6. Write independently, legibly, and routinely for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences over short and extended time frames.
3.W.RC.6.1. Write routinely and persevere in writing tasks:
3.W.RC.6.1.d. By adjusting the writing process for the task, increasing the length and complexity.
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