I-CANyons Parent Toolkit for Third Grade Language Arts (ELA)
Foundational Skills: I CAN...
Standard
Recognize and apply grade-level phonics in multisyllable words.
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Core Standard
RF3.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.(a) Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes. (b) Decode words with common Latin suffixes. (c) Decode multisyllable words. (d) Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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In Other Words
Student is able to determine the meanings of words based on prefixes (e.g, re, mis) and suffixes (e.g., ly, ness). Student is able to determine meanings of multisyllable words by breaking the word apart. Student is able to identify and read grade level words that are irregularly spelled.
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If Mastered
Student can use knowledge about spelling patterns and it apply it to the spelling of new words.
(e.g., doubling of consonants, “le” endings, adding suffixes). Look for larger words that contain the targeted spelling pattern. Find and write words with plural endings, prefixes, suffixes and compound words. |
If Not Yet Mastered
See the MULTIPLE activities on the link from the Florida Center for Reading Research. This link has several activities/games that will help students develop grade level phonics and word analysis skills. Click Here.
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StandardRead grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension.
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Core StandardRF3.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. (a) Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. (b) Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. (c) Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary
RL 3.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2-3 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Recognize and begin to read documents written in cursive. RI 3.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 2-3 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Recognize and begin to read documents written in cursive. |
In Other WordsStudent can read grade level text with appropriate rate, accuracy and expression. By the end of third grade, students should be accurately reading at least 119 words per minute.
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If MasteredActivity 1: Have the student ask and answer questions directly tied to the text. Have them identify where the question or answer is found in the text. Activity 2: Write questions and answers that can only be found in the text.
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If Not Yet MasteredActivity 1: Practice reading aloud. Time your child for 1 minute and count the number of correctly read words per minute. Fluency passages can be found at: Click Here
Activity 2: Read a paragraph aloud modeling correct expression and phrasing. Have the child reread the same paragraph following the model. The fluency passages above can be used for this activity. |
