3rd Grade Student Friendly

RL 3.1

I can ask and answer questions about something I’m reading. I can refer back to what I am reading to support my answers.

I can remember fables and folklores and other stories I have read.

I remember what they are about and what the lesson or moral of the story was. I can refer to details in the story to support my conclusions.

RL 3.3

I can describe the characters in a story including their character traits, motivations and feelings in the story. I can explain how their actions mattered to the story events.

RL 3.4

I can figure out the meaning of words because of how they are being used in what I am reading. I know the difference between literal and nonliteral language.

RL 3.5

I can refer to parts of stories, dramas and poems when I am writing or speaking about reading. I use vocabulary like chapter, scene and stanza to describe the different parts.

RL 3.6

I recognize the point of view of the narrator and all of the characters in a story. I also recognize my own point of view as I read.

Reading Literature

RL 3.2

I can explain how details in illustrations can add to the words in a story. (create mood, emphasize characteristics of a character or setting) RL 3.9

I can compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plot of stories that are written by the same author. I recognize similarities and differences in the characters. (books in a series)

RL 3.10

I can read and understand stories, poems and dramas that are written for third grade students.

Reading Literature

RL 3.7

I can ask and answer questions about things that I read. I can refer back to what I am reading to support my thoughts.

RI 3.2

I can pull out the main idea of what I read. I can remember details from the reading and talk about how they add to the main idea.

RI 3.3

I can explain the connection between historical events, scientific ideas, or steps in technical procedures in what I read. I can discuss time, sequence and cause/effect.

Informational

RI 3.1

RI 3.4

When I read, I can figure out the meaning of scientific, historical and mathematical words.

RI 3.5

I know how to use picture captions, bold words, headings, glossaries, menus and icons to find information. I can also use search tools like key words, sidebars and hyperlinks.

I recognize the author’s point of view when I read. I also recognize my point of view when I read.

RI 3.7

I can use illustrations, maps, photographs, diagrams and charts to answer who, what, where, when why and how questions about what I am reading.

RI 3.8

I recognize comparisons, cause/effect and sequence (first, second, third) in what I read.

RI 3.9

After reading two books on the same topic, I can compare and contrast the most important points and key details.

Informational

RI 3.6

RI 3.10

I can read and understand history, social studies, science and informational reading that was written for a third grade student.

RF 3.3.a

RF 3.3.b

I can figure out what words mean based on their Latin suffix.

RF 3.3.c

I can figure out words that have multi-syllables.

RF 3.3.d

I can read sight words for third graders.

RF 3.4.a

I can read and understand things written for a fourth grade student.

Foundational Skills

I know what a prefix and suffix are. I know the meaning of the most common prefixes and suffixes.

I can read stories and poetry out loud. When I read, I read with a good rate, accuracy and expression.

RF 3.4.c

I can correct myself when I read a word wrong. I can figure out what the word is by thinking about what word best fits in the sentence I am reading.

Foundational Skills

RF 3.4.b

W 3.1.a

I can introduce the topic I am writing about, state my opinion and support my opinion with reasons.

W 3.1.b

I can list reasons that support my opinion on a topic.

I use linking words and phrases (because, therefore, since, for example) to connect my reasons to my opinion.

W 3.1.d

When I write, I include a conclusion sentence or paragraph to wrap up my opinion piece.

W 3.2.a

I can introduce a topic, group information that is related together, and include illustrations to help others understand my writing.

W 3.2.b

I can write about a topic using facts, definitions and details about the topic.

Writing

W 3.1.c

W 3.2.c

I use linking words to connect ideas in my writing. (also, another, more, and, but)

W 3.2.d

I can write a sentence or paragraph when I write to inform others or explain something.

I can write a story that introduces a narrator and/or characters and includes a sequence of events that tells about what happens in the story.

W 3.3.b

I use dialogue between characters, descriptions of actions/thoughts/feelings and events to show how the characters react to situations.

W 3.3.c

I use time vocabulary in my story to show event order.

(The next day, before, later, after)

W 3.3.d

I end my story so that my reader has a sense of ending and closure.

Writing

W 3.3.a

W 3.4

With help from my teacher, I can create outlines, organizers, and graphics to develop my ideas.

W 3.5

With help from my teacher and friends, I can brainstorm, revise and edit my writing.

With help from my teacher and friends, I can use technology to produce and publish my writing. I can use social media to interact and collaborate with others.

W 3.7

I can research a topic by myself.

W 3.8

I can remember information I have learned from experiences I have had, things I have read, videos I have watched, or things I have heard. I can take notes and sort evidence into categories.

W 3.10

I can write daily or over a long period of time. I participate in each part of the writing process (research, planning, reflection, revision). I can write for different purposes and for different audiences.

Writing

W 3.6

SL 3.1.a

I can participate in class discussions. I come to the discussion prepared with any research or studying I needed to do beforehand.

SL 3.1.b

SL 3.1.c

I can ask questions to make sure I understand what is being presented. I can sty on topic and make connections between what others say.

SL 3.1.d

I can explain my ideas about a discussion in a way that others can understand.

SL 3.2

I can tell what the main ideas and supporting details are in a presentation, read-aloud, speaker, video, etc.

SL 3.3

I can ask and answer questions about information I learned from a speaker. I can remember details from what I learned.

Speaking/Listening

I can be respectful in discussions by listening to others, waiting for my turn to talk, and giving the speaker my full attention.

I can tell a story, tell about an experience, or report on a topic by speaking clearly. I use facts and descriptive details.

SL 3.5

I can create podcasts or other audio recordings of stories or poems. I read at a good pace and use pictures or visuals to help tell the story.

SL 3.6

I can speak in complete sentences. I can give others extra details or clarification when they ask for it.

Speaking/Listening

SL 3.4

L 3.1.a

I know the jobs of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. I can tell what they do within sentences.

L 3.1.b

I can use regular and irregular plural nouns correctly.

L 3.1.c

L 3.1.d

I know how to use past tense regular and irregular verbs. (regular- “ed� irregular- hid, slept)

L 3.1.e

I can use different verb tenses to show past, present and future. (I walked, I walk, I will walk)

L 3.1.f

I can make my subjects and verbs agree (The book is in the drawer. The boys are at the park). I can make my pronouns and antecedents agree (his, her, he, she, they, their).

Language

I can use abstract nouns (childhood).

L 3.1.g

I can use comparative and superlative adjectives by adding an -er or -est suffix. I can use comparative and superlative adverbs by adding a -ly suffix.

L 3.1.h

I can use coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or yet, for, nor, so) and subordinating conjunctions (after, although, as, as if, as long as, as though, because, before, even if, even though, if, if only, in order that, now that, once, rather than, since, so that, than that, though, till, unless, until, when whenever, where, whereas, wherever, while).

L 3.1.i

L 3.2.a

I can capitalize words in titles.

L 3.2.b

I can use commas in street addresses.

L 3.2.c

I can use commas and quotation marks to show that someone is talking (dialogue).

Language

I know how to write simple, compound and complex sentences. (Joe waited. Joe waited for the train. Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.)

L 3.2.d

I can use possessives to show that something belongs to someone by adding an ‘s.

L 3.2.e

I can add suffixes to high-frequency word bases. (sitting, smiled, cries, happiness)

L 3.2.f

L 3.2.g

I can use dictionaries, spellcheck and glossaries to check and correct my spelling.

L 3.3.a

I can choose words and phrases for more power and impact in my writing and speaking.

L 3.3.b

I know the differences between the rules of written and spoken English.

Language

I can use spelling patterns in my spelling (word families, syllable patterns, ending rules).

L 3.4.a

I can use clues in a sentence to figure out the meaning of words I don’t know.

L 3.4.b

I can figure out the meaning of a new word when an affix I know is added to a word I know. (agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless)

L 3.4.c

L 3.4.d

I can use glossaries and dictionaries to find out the meaning of words.

L 3.5.a

I can figure out the literal meanings of words (what they really mean) and the nonliteral meaning of words (idioms).

(I’m taking steps to change my batting stance)

L 3.5.b

I can relate words to describe real life. (describe someone who is helpful or friendly)

Language

I can use a root word that I know to figure out the meaning of a word that uses that root that I don’t know. (company, companion)

I know the difference between words that have similar meanings (knew, believe, suspected, heard, wondered).

L 3.6

I can use historical, scientific, mathematical and geographic words that are in reading for third graders. I can use words that relate to time and area. (above, below, after, before, during, etc.)

Language

L 3.5.c

I can multiply whole numbers. I know that when I multiply two numbers, I am really finding the total number of objects in groups of objects. (5x7= 5 groups of 7 objects)

OA 3.2

I can divide whole numbers. I know that when I divide a number, I am really finding out how many objects can be shared equally among groups. (56/8= 8 groups with 7 objects shared equally in each.)

OA 3.3

I can multiply and divide numbers less than 100 to solve word problems that have whole number answers. I can use drawings and equations with symbols to show the problem.

OA 3.4

I can find the missing whole number in a multiplication or division problem. (5 x ? = 15)

OA 3.5 I know that it doesn’t matter which order you multiply numbers in, the product is the same (commutative property of multiplication). 6x4=24 and 4x6=24 I know that if I am multiplying 3 numbers, I can multiply two numbers first and then the product by the third number (associative property) 3x5x2= 15x2 I know that 8x(5+2)=(8x5) + (8x2) (distributive property).

OA 3.6

I know how to find the answer to a division problem by turning it into a missing number multiplication problem.

(32/8 is the same as 8 x ? = 32)

Operations/Algebraic Thinking

OA 3.1

I can multiply and divide numbers less than 100 using what I know about how multiplication and division are related, order of operations. I have memorized all my multiplication facts 1-10.

OA 3.8

I can solve word problems that have two steps using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. I can write these problems as equations using a letter in place of the number I don’t know. I can figure out if the answer is correct by using estimation and rounding.

OA 3.9

I recognize patterns in the addition and multiplication tables. I can explain the patterns by using properties of operations. (for example, 4 times a number is always even).

Operations/Algebraic Thinking

OA 3.7

NBT 3.1

NBT 3.2

I can add and subtract numbers less than 1000 using place value, properties of operations and the knowledge that subtraction is the opposite of addition.

NBT 3.3

I can multiply one digit numbers by multiples of 10 from 10 to 90 by using what I know about place value and properties of operations. (9x80, 5x60)

Numbers/ operations in base ten

I know how to use place value to round numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

NF 3.1

NF 3.2.a

I can show a fraction on a number line. I know that the fraction splits up a whole number into equal parts.

NF 3.2.b

I can show a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0 on the line. I know that the interval between numbers has the size a/b.

Numbers/ operations fractions

I know that fractions represent parts of a whole. I know that 1/b represents how large a piece of the whole is formed by 1 part when a whole is split into b equal parts.

I know that two fractions are equal (equivalent) if they are the same size or at the same point on a number line.

NF 3.3.b

I can show that fractions are equivalent using a fraction model. (1/2=2/4, 4/6=2/3).

NF 3.3.c

I can show whole numbers as a fraction. I can recognize fractions that are equal to a whole number. (3=3/1) I also know that 4/4 and 1 are the same point on a number line.

NF 3.3.d

I can compare two fractions with the same numerator or denominator by thinking about their size. I know that you can only compare when two fractions refer to the same whole. I can order fractions using <, + or > and show it on a model.

Numbers/operations fractions

NF 3.3.a

MD 3.1

I can tell and write time to the nearest minute. I know how to measure time intervals in minutes. I can solve word problems that ask me to add and subtract time intervals in minutes.

I can measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). I can add, subtract, multiply and divide to solve problems that have volumes or masses that have the same units.

MD 3.3

I can draw a picture graph and bar graph to show a data set with several categories. I can solve “how many more” and “how many less” problems using the graphs.

MD 3.4

I can find measurement data by measuring lengths with a ruler using halves and fourths of an inch. I can show the data I collected by making a line plot.

MD 3.5.a

I know that a unit square has one square unit of area and it can be used to measure area.

MD 3.5.b

I know that when I measure a plane figure that has no gaps or overlaps by n unit squares has an area of n square units.

Measurement/data

MD 3.2

MD 3.6

I can measure areas by counting unit squares in centimeters, meters, inches, feet, and made up units.

I can find the area of a rectangle that by tiling it with unit squares. I can show that the area is the same as multiplying the side lengths.

MD 3.7.b

I can multiply the side lengths to find the area of rectangles. I can solve real world problems where I have to find the area of a rectangle.

MD 3.7.c

I can show that the area of a rectangle with side lengths a and b+c is the same as a x b + a x c with tiling. I can use area models to show the distributive property.

MD 3.7.d

I know that area is additive. I can add together several rectangular areas to solve real world problems.

MD 2.10

I can draw a picture graph and a bar graph to show data that I have collected in a table with 4 categories. I can use the graph to solve problems by using the information on the graph.

Measurement/data

MD 3.7.a

MD 3.8

I can solve problems that involve finding the perimeter of a polygon, including finding an unknown side length based on what I know about the other side lengths.

I can categorize shapes into categories based on their attributes.

I know the names of the categories (rectangles, rhombuses, etc. have four sides and are quadrilaterals).

G 3.2

I can split shapes into parts with equal areas. I know that each part is a unit fraction of the whole shape.

Geometry

G 3.1