I-CANyons Parent Toolkit for Third Grade Language Arts (ELA)
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Standard
Write opinion pieces using reasons
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Core Standard
W3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view. (a) Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. (b) Provide reasons that support the opinion. (c) Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons. (d) Provide a concluding statement or section.
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In Other Words
Student is able to write an opinion piece based on a topic. The opinion piece should include: introduction, supportive reasons and conclusion.
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If Mastered
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If Not Yet Mastered
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Standard
Write informative texts to convey ideas
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Core Standard
W3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (a) Introduce a topic and group related information together, include illustrations when useful to aid in comprehension. (b) Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. (c) Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
W 3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic. |
In Other Words
Write an informative text based off facts, definitions and details on a topic. Introduce the topic, include specific information, and connect ideas.
Student is able to research topics and write about the topics. |
If Mastered
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If Not Yet Mastered
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StandardWrite narrative texts to develop real or imagined experiences
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Core StandardW3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. (a) Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. (b) Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. (c) Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order. (d) Provide a sense of closure.
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In Other WordsWrite an stories to develop real or imagined events. Include characters, sequence of events, thoughts, feelings experiences and a good ending.
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StandardUse technology to produce and publish writing
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Core StandardW3.6 With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
W 3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sour evidence into provided categories. |
In Other WordsStudent is able to use keyboarding skills to produce a writing piece.
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If Not Yet MasteredHave the student practice their keyboarding skills in order to increase their rate using one of the following online sites: Free typing game OR Typing web.
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